Jahandar Shah
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.svg){kind=small} 8th Mughal Emperor
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| Reign | 27 February 1712 – 11 February 1713 | ||||
| Coronation | 29 March 1712 at Lahore | ||||
| Predecessor | Bahadur Shah I | ||||
| Successor | Farrukhsiyar | ||||
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9 May 1661 Deccan, Mughal Empire |
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| Died | 12 February 1713 (aged 51) Delhi, Mughal Empire |
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| Burial | Humayun's Tomb | ||||
| Spouse | Saidat-un-Nisa Begum Imtiaz Mahal Begum Anup Bai |
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| Issue | Muhammad Azhar-ud-Din Bahadur A'az-ud-Din Wali Ahd Bahadur Muhammad Aziz-ud-Din Bahadur Alamgir II Izz-ud-Din Bahadur Said-un-Nisa Begum Iffat Ara Begum Rabi Begum |
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| Dynasty | Timurid | ||||
| Father | Bahadur Shah I | ||||
| Mother | Nizam Bai | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
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| Mirza Mu'izz-ud-Din Beig Mohammed Khan Jahandar Shah Bahadur |
Mirza Mu'izz-ud-Din Beig Mohammed Khan (10 May 1661 – 12 February 1713), also called Jahandar Shah, was a Mughal Emperor who ruled for a brief period in 1712–1713, "a worthless debauch that became emperor after liquidating his three brothers." His title was Shahanshah-i-Ghazi Abu'l Fath Mu'izz-ud-Din Muhammad Jahandar Shah Sahib-i-Quran Padshah-i-Jahan (Khuld Aramgah).
Prince Jahandar Shah was born in Deccan Subah, to emperor Bahadur Shah I and Nizam Bai, the daughter of Mirza Raja Jai Singh. He was appointed as Vizier of Balkh in 1671 by his grandfather, Aurangzeb.
Upon the death of their father on 27 February 1712, he and his brother, Azim-ush-Shan, declared themselves emperor and battled for succession. Azim-us-Shan was killed on 17 March, 1712, while Jahandar Shah ruled for an additional eleven months. Before coming to the throne, Jahandar Shah sailed around the Indian ocean and was a very prosperous trader. He was later appointed Subedar of Sindh. He fathered three sons, including Aziz-ud-Din, who reigned as Mughal emperor between 1754 and 1759.
Jahandar Shah, was very frivolous in lifestyle, his court was enlivened by dancing and entertainment. He chose a favourite wife, Lal Kunwar who was a mere dancing girl before her elevation to the position of Queen Consort. Together they shocked the Mughal Empire and were even opposed by Aurangzeb's surviving daughter Zinat-un-Nissa.
His authority was rejected by the third Nawab of the Carnatic Muhammed Saadatullah Khan I, who killed De Singh of Orchha, mainly because the Nawab believed that he was the righteous commander of the Gingee Fort, and began a smear campaign referring to Jahandar Shah as an usurper to the Mughal throne. To further strengthen his authority Jahandar Shah sent gifts to the Ottoman Sultan Ahmad III.
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