Akbar Shah II.
Akbar Shah II (born April 22, 1760 ; died September 28, 1837 in Delhi , born as Mirza Akbar ), also Akbar II , was the 16th emperor of the Mughal Empire of India from 1806 to 1837.
Live and act
Mirza Akbar was the second eldest son of Shah Alam II. As Akbar Shah II, he was essentially only the nominal ruler of the Mughal Empire. Control over it was placed under a British resident . However, he was allowed to use the title Padshah and reside in the Red Fort of Delhi. He was granted a pension by the British. Akbar Shah II sent Ram Mohan Roy as an envoy to England in 1831 to protest against his dealings with him. His mission was successful at first, but died of illness in England in 1833. In 1835, the British East India Company broke its formal ties to the Mughal Empire and issued its own coins. Akbar Shah II was only granted the title of King of Delhi by the British . After his death in 1837 he was followed by his son Bahadur Shah II.
literature
- Hans-Georg Behr : The Mughals. Power and splendor of the Indian emperors from 1369–1857 . Econ Verlag, Vienna-Düsseldorf 1979.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam II |
Mughal emperor of India 1806 - 1837 |
Bahadur Shah II. |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Akbar Shah II. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mirza Akbar |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Mughal Mughal of India |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 22, 1760 |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 28, 1837 |
| Place of death | Delhi , India |