Which Mughal emperor, the second son of Aurangzeb, ascended the throne in 1707 at the age of 64 and was the eighth Mughal emperor?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Bahadur Shah I
- Step 1: The Bahadur Shah I article says he "was the eighth Mughal emperor from 1707 to 1712," was "the second son of the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb," and "ascended the Mughal throne at age 64 on 19 June 1707." Answer: Bahadur Shah I. Why not the others: Jahandar Shah, Muhammad Shah and Farrukhsiyar don't fit.
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