Bahadur Shah Zafar, the final ruler of the Mughal dynasty, saw the empire’s end after the Revolt of 1857. His reign marked the last chapter of Delhi’s Mughal glory.
A King with a Pen, Not a Sword
Known more for his poetry than warfare, Zafar’s verses on love, sorrow, and exile remain timeless. His court was a hub of Urdu poetry and culture.
The Revolt of 1857
Though powerless politically, Bahadur Shah Zafar became the symbolic leader of India’s first war of independence, uniting people under the Mughal banner.
Exile & Legacy
After the revolt failed, Zafar was exiled to Rangoon, where he died in 1862. His tomb became a silent reminder of the Mughal Empire’s fall.