Bahadur Shah I

Bahadur Shah I was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1707 to 1712, succeeding his father, Aurangzeb. As the last ruler of significant imperial strength, he faced challenges from rising regional powers and internal strife. His reign marked the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire, as it struggled to maintain control over its vast territories. Bahadur Shah I was known for his attempts to promote cultural unity and patronize the arts, but his governance was weakened by financial difficulties and the increasing autonomy of local leaders, leading to a fragmentation of imperial authority.