Muhammad Shah was a great patron of the arts, including musical, cultural and administrative developments, he is thus often referred to as Muhammad Shah Rangila (lit. ' Muhammad Shah "the colourful" '). [6] His pen-name was "Sadrang" and he is also sometimes referred to as "Bahadur Shah Rangila" after his grand father Bahadur Shah I.

Muhammad Shah Rangeela was the Mughal Emperor who ascended to the Peacock Throne in 1719 which he occupied till his death in 1748. His name was Roshan Akhtar and was the grandson of Bahadur Shah 1. He was born in 1702 at Fatehpur Sikri and was just 17 years old when the crown was placed on his head.

Dec 23, 2024 · Muhammad Shah (Rangeela) (1719 – 1748 CE) Muhammad Shah was known for his love of arts and culture. He dislodged the Saiyyad brothers with help from regional leaders.

The longest surviving sovereign of the age, the Muhammad Shah II, called Rangila, or Colorful, was not famed for his industry: in the mornings, partridge and elephant fights were laid on for his pleasure; during the evenings, jugglers and mime artists performed, while the Emperor watched, often dressed in a lady’s long tunic (peshwaz) and ...

Nov 23, 2023 · Ahmad Shah (1748-54) Son of Muhammad Shah Rangeela and Kudsiya Begum (a dancing girl). Ineffectual Mughal emperor of India from 1748 to 1754, who has been characterized as good-natured but incompetent and without …

Feb 2, 2013 · When Muhamamd Shah ascended the throne he was only 17 years old. He was given to pleasure. He loved to spend his time in the company of eunuchs and ladies of the harem. This earned him the nickname of Rangila (merrymaker). His favourite courtesan was Gulab Bai. Watching elephant fights in the morning was his favourite pastime.

May 22, 2012 · Crowned at the age of 17 by the scheming Sayyid brothers, Muhammad Shah later got rid of them, and brought a sense of stability to the empire. He died at 46. It was during his reign that Delhi, the seat of the Mughals, witnessed an extraordinary cultural life.

The Tomb of Muhammad Shah 'Rangeela' sits within the enclosed boundaries of the Dargah of Nizamuddin Aulia and very close to the Tomb of Jahanara. He was an Emperor who ruled over the Sultanate of Delhi between 1719 AD and 1748 AD.

Oct 12, 2000 · This eighteen-year-old prince went down into the history as Muhammad Shah, nicknamed Rangeela (or merrymaker). Traditionally historians describe him as licentious and lazy but there can be little doubt that he is one of the most underrated personalities in history.

6 days ago · Explanation: Muhammad Shah (1719-48): After the death of Rafi-ud-Daula, Raushan Akhtar became the choice of the Sayyid Brothers. Muhammad Shah, as he came to be known in history, was given the title of ‘Rangeela’ due to his luxurious life-style.