Muhammad Shah

Military Commander

1702 – 1748

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Who was Muhammad Shah?

Shahanshah Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad Shah, Abu Al-Fatah Nasir-ud-Din Roshan Akhtar Muhammad Shah also known as Roshan Akhtar, was the Mughal emperor between 1719 and 1748. He was son of Khujista Akhtar, the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I. Ascending the throne at 17 with the help of the Sayyid Brothers, he later got rid of them with the help of Asaf Jah I. Muhammad Shah was a great patron of the arts, including musical, cultural and administrative developments, his pen-name was Sada Rangila.

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Born
Aug 17, 1702
Fatehpur Sikri
Also known as
  • Roshan Akhtar
  • Shahanshah Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad Shah, Abu Al-Fatah Nasir-ud-Din Roshan Akhtar Muhammad Shah
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Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Islam
Died
Apr 26, 1748
Delhi

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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