Death of Bahadur Shah I
Death of Bahadur Shah I
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1712 in India
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Historical records for India in 1712
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February
March
Succession
Jahandar Shah is a mere puppet in the hands of his favorite wife, Lal Kunwar,who, before her elevation to the position of Queen Consort was a mere dancing girl. Azim-ush-shan is killed and Jahandar Shah is able to rule for a further eleven months
Succession
Jahandar Shah is a mere puppet in the hands of his favorite wife, Lal Kunwar,who, before her elevation to the position of Queen Consort was a mere dancing girl
December
Death of Jahandar Shah
Upon the death of their father Jahandar Shah and his brother Azim-ush-shan declare themselves emperor and conduct a struggle for the succession
Succession
Upon the death of their father Jahandar Shah and his brother Azim-ush-shan declare themselves emperor and conduct a struggle for the succession
Other events (month unknown)
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of India
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