Ahmad Shah Bahadur: The Fourteenth Mughal Emperor

Ahmad Shah Bahadur

Ahmad Shah Bahadur, the fourteenth Mughal Emperor, was contemporary in Indian history and abounded with revolts. As a case study of a ruler’s biography and the disputes and contradictions in his deeds, let’s examine his life, reign and hesitations about his legacy. Historical Context of Ahmad Shah Bahadur From the mid-18th century till Emperor Ahmad … Read more

Muhammad Shah: The Thirteenth Mughal Emperor

Muhammad Shah

On the death of Farrukhsiyar, his successor, Muhammad Shah, known as Roshan Akhtar, before ascending to the throne at age 11, ascended to the Mughal power in 1719. Now, we will turn to his personal life and ruling. The starting point of my story is Mary’s childhood. She grew up in a noble Saint Germain … Read more