Bahadur Shah II Zafar, Emperor (Mughal Empire) : All Data

Bahadur Shah II Zafar was the last Mughal Emperor who ruled from 1837 to 1857. He reigned over the Mughal Empire during a tumultuous period marked by significant political and social changes. The most important war that occurred during his tenure was the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which started in May 1857 and lasted until June 1858. This rebellion was a major uprising against British rule in India and had a profound impact on the future of the subcontinent. Despite his symbolic role in the rebellion, Bahadur Shah II Zafar was ultimately captured and exiled by the British, marking the end of the Mughal Empire.