Which Mughal emperor is known by the name of 'Rangila'?
M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014
A. Farrukh Siyar
B. Rafi-ud-Darazat
C. Muhammad Shah
D. Rafi-ud-Daula
Answer: Muhammad Shah
Option c is the correct answer.
Muhammad Shah was a Mughal emperor who ruled from 1719 to 1748. He was the fourth son of Bahadur Shah-I. At the age of 17 , he gained the kingdom with the support of the Sayyid brothers. He was sometimes known as Rangila or Shah Rangila. He was a pleasure-seeking Mughal emperor of India. Due to his pleasure-loving attitude, he was called Rangila. He was a huge supporter of the arts, particularly musical, artistic, and administrative advancements. He composed poetry using the pen name 'Sada Rangila'. He is credited with founding Islamic educational institutions like Maktabs. The Quran was first translated into simple Persian and Urdu during his rule.
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Rafi-ud-Darazat (1719): He was installed as the monarch by the Saiyyad brothers. In actuality, the Saiyyad brothers installed three young princes on the throne within a short eight-month period. He died within four months as a result of alcohol drinking. Nikusiyar, the grandson of aurangzeb, rebelled during his rule and took the throne at agra with the help of mitrasen (a nagar brahmin). Rafi-ud-Daula (1719): Nikusiyar was imprisoned by Hussain Ali Khan (the Saiyyad brother), who invaded Agra. Shah Jahan II was the title given to Rafi-us-Daula. Despite this, he was never allowed to venture out of the Red Fort. He reigned for a little time before passing away from Tuberculosis.