ZAFAR MAHAL (Exploring Mehrauli Village: MV1E06)
This walk explores the historic Mehrauli village, the area behind the famous Qutub complex. Mehrauli is built around the Sufi shrine of Bakhtiyar Kaki. Each monument in the neighborhood has a story to tell: step wells where water smelled of sulphur, a tank where Prophet Muhammad left a mark, martyrdom site of Sikh hero Banda Bahadur, a palace of the Mughals and a still empty grave meant for the last Mughal emperor.
Film and Music by : Aditya Pathak (© adityapathak.net)
Note: The information, views and stories shared by the walk-leader are based on the research work done by the Delhi Heritage Walks team. For any queries about the same, you may please contact them directly at their website -
Remembering Zafar @ Zafar Mahal, Mehrauli
Remembering Zafar @ Zafar Mahal, Mehrauli
Marvels of Mehrauli : Zafar Mahal. Part 1
Zafar Mahal is the last legacy of the Mughal Empire, yet most of us are barely aware of it.
Nestled inside the maze of Mehrauli and adjoining Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki's Dargah, this palace of a bygone era is still trying its best to stand out, despite all the encroachment that surrounds it.
Dr. Amita Paliwal is an Associate Professor at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. She has also done extensive research and written a paper on Zafar Mahal.
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ZAFAR MAHAL AT DELHI
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Zafar Mahal - In memory of the exiled Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli village, South Delhi, India is regarded as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the mid-Nineteenth century. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) says the building was built in the early Nineteenth Century by Akbar Shah II and the entrance gate called Hathi Gate was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who was popularly known as Zafar meaning 'Victory'.
It has a sad history because Bahadur Shah Zafar who wished to be buried at a selected burial ground, precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) in Delhi and the famous Dargha of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the 1857 First War of Indian Independence called the Sepoy Mutiny or Upraising, where he died of old age 150 years ago without any honour. Bahadaur Shah Zafar penned his couplet known by the title do gaz zameen meaning two yards of land, lamenting for his fate of not finding a place for his burial (at his chosen place of burial) in his home country. The couplet reads in Urdu language as:
Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar
Dafn ke liye
Do gaz zameen bhi
Mil na saki kuye yaar mein
When translated in English it says How unlucky is Zafar! For burial, even two yards of land were not to be had in the land of his beloved.
Bahadur Shah ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of 62 and his life coincided with the most creative period of Urdu literature with its centre in Delhi. He was associated with literary figures like Ghalib, Momin and Zauq. Emperor Bahdaur Shah Zafar II (1837--1857) was tried for treason by the British and deported to Rangoon, Burma, now Myanmar from the imperial city of Delhi. His trial was conducted by a military commission which began on January 27 till March 9, 1858. According to historian Percival Spear, there were four charges levelled against Bahadur Shah Zafar pertaining to aiding and abetting the soldiers during the revolt of 1857, for allegedly proclaiming himself as the sovereign of India, for waging war against the Government and for being responsible for the deaths of many Europeans, including women and children.
The irony of this history is also that he travelled in a bullock cart, with a group of British Lancers escorting him towards Yangon (Rangoon). The exiled emperor died in November 1862. He was buried with great urgency in the night itself with lantern light in presence of his few family members under the direction of a British officer. The grave was initially unmarked but later a Tablet was erected at the location but only in the 20th century. His mazar (grave) has at last become a shrine and the local Burmese and also visitors from India and Pakistan consider him a Pir (saint). It is also said that the nationalist leader of India, founder of the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose took a formal oath at this grave to free India from foreign rule.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Zafar Mahal- The tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar, Mehrauli
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli village, South Delhi, India is regarded as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the mid-Nineteenth century. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) says the building was built in the early Nineteenth Century by Akbar Shah II and the entrance gate called Hathi Gate was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who was popularly known as Zafar meaning 'Victory'.
It has a sad history because Bahadur Shah Zafar who wished to be buried at a selected burial ground, precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) in Delhi and the famous Dargha of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the 1857 First War of Indian Independence called the Sepoy Mutiny or Upraising, where he died of old age 150 years ago without any honour. Bahadaur Shah Zafar penned his couplet known by the title do gaz zameen meaning two yards of land, lamenting for his fate of not finding a place for his burial (at his chosen place of burial) in his home country. The couplet reads in Urdu language as:
Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar
Dafn ke liye
Do gaz zameen bhi
Mil na saki kuye yaar mein
When translated in English it says How unlucky is Zafar! For burial, even two yards of land were not to be had in the land of his beloved.
Bahadur Shah ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of 62 and his life coincided with the most creative period of Urdu literature with its centre in Delhi. He was associated with literary figures like Ghalib, Momin and Zauq. Emperor Bahdaur Shah Zafar II (1837--1857) was tried for treason by the British and deported to Rangoon, Burma, now Myanmar from the imperial city of Delhi. His trial was conducted by a military commission which began on January 27 till March 9, 1858. According to historian Percival Spear, there were four charges levelled against Bahadur Shah Zafar pertaining to aiding and abetting the soldiers during the revolt of 1857, for allegedly proclaiming himself as the sovereign of India, for waging war against the Government and for being responsible for the deaths of many Europeans, including women and children.
The irony of this history is also that he travelled in a bullock cart, with a group of British Lancers escorting him towards Yangon (Rangoon). The exiled emperor died in November 1862. He was buried with great urgency in the night itself with lantern light in presence of his few family members under the direction of a British officer. The grave was initially unmarked but later a Tablet was erected at the location but only in the 20th century. His mazar (grave) has at last become a shrine and the local Burmese and also visitors from India and Pakistan consider him a Pir (saint). It is also said that the nationalist leader of India, founder of the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose took a formal oath at this grave to free India from foreign rule.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Ruins of Zafar Mahal at Mehrauli
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli village, South Delhi, India is regarded as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the mid-Nineteenth century. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) says the building was built in the early Nineteenth Century by Akbar Shah II and the entrance gate called Hathi Gate was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who was popularly known as Zafar meaning 'Victory'.
It has a sad history because Bahadur Shah Zafar who wished to be buried at a selected burial ground, precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) in Delhi and the famous Dargha of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the 1857 First War of Indian Independence called the Sepoy Mutiny or Upraising, where he died of old age 150 years ago without any honour. Bahadaur Shah Zafar penned his couplet known by the title do gaz zameen meaning two yards of land, lamenting for his fate of not finding a place for his burial (at his chosen place of burial) in his home country. The couplet reads in Urdu language as:
Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar
Dafn ke liye
Do gaz zameen bhi
Mil na saki kuye yaar mein
When translated in English it says How unlucky is Zafar! For burial, even two yards of land were not to be had in the land of his beloved.
Bahadur Shah ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of 62 and his life coincided with the most creative period of Urdu literature with its centre in Delhi. He was associated with literary figures like Ghalib, Momin and Zauq. Emperor Bahdaur Shah Zafar II (1837--1857) was tried for treason by the British and deported to Rangoon, Burma, now Myanmar from the imperial city of Delhi. His trial was conducted by a military commission which began on January 27 till March 9, 1858. According to historian Percival Spear, there were four charges levelled against Bahadur Shah Zafar pertaining to aiding and abetting the soldiers during the revolt of 1857, for allegedly proclaiming himself as the sovereign of India, for waging war against the Government and for being responsible for the deaths of many Europeans, including women and children.
The irony of this history is also that he travelled in a bullock cart, with a group of British Lancers escorting him towards Yangon (Rangoon). The exiled emperor died in November 1862. He was buried with great urgency in the night itself with lantern light in presence of his few family members under the direction of a British officer. The grave was initially unmarked but later a Tablet was erected at the location but only in the 20th century. His mazar (grave) has at last become a shrine and the local Burmese and also visitors from India and Pakistan consider him a Pir (saint). It is also said that the nationalist leader of India, founder of the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose took a formal oath at this grave to free India from foreign rule.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Zafar Mahal | Mehrauli is the last structure built by Mughals
Zafar Mahal, in Mehrauli village, in South Delhi, India is considered the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, which was built first by Akbar Shah II in the 18th century. Zafar Mahal, is the ruined summer palace of the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II. The Moghul Dynasty .The palace, located at about 300 feet (91 m) to the west of Ajmeri Gate of the dargah of Khwaja Kaki has an imposing gate. Built as a three-storied structure in red sandstone embellished with marble, it is around 50 feet wide with a gate opening called the Hathi gate. It was declared a protected monument in 1920 under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904. Bahadur Shah Zafar who was known as the poet-king wished to be buried next to graves of his predecessors. Mehrauli village in South Delhi is well connected by a good road net work and it is also part of the Qutb complex, which is a favorite visitors destination. Take a drive and enjoy the beauty of the history and historical monument.
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli village, South Delhi, India is regarded as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the mid-Nineteenth century. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) says the building was built in the early Nineteenth Century by Akbar Shah II and the entrance gate called Hathi Gate was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who was popularly known as Zafar meaning 'Victory'.
It has a sad history because Bahadur Shah Zafar who wished to be buried at a selected burial ground, precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) in Delhi and the famous Dargha of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the 1857 First War of Indian Independence called the Sepoy Mutiny or Upraising, where he died of old age 150 years ago without any honour. Bahadaur Shah Zafar penned his couplet known by the title do gaz zameen meaning two yards of land, lamenting for his fate of not finding a place for his burial (at his chosen place of burial) in his home country. The couplet reads in Urdu language as:
Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar
Dafn ke liye
Do gaz zameen bhi
Mil na saki kuye yaar mein
When translated in English it says How unlucky is Zafar! For burial, even two yards of land were not to be had in the land of his beloved.
Bahadur Shah ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of 62 and his life coincided with the most creative period of Urdu literature with its centre in Delhi. He was associated with literary figures like Ghalib, Momin and Zauq. Emperor Bahdaur Shah Zafar II (1837--1857) was tried for treason by the British and deported to Rangoon, Burma, now Myanmar from the imperial city of Delhi. His trial was conducted by a military commission which began on January 27 till March 9, 1858. According to historian Percival Spear, there were four charges levelled against Bahadur Shah Zafar pertaining to aiding and abetting the soldiers during the revolt of 1857, for allegedly proclaiming himself as the sovereign of India, for waging war against the Government and for being responsible for the deaths of many Europeans, including women and children.
The irony of this history is also that he travelled in a bullock cart, with a group of British Lancers escorting him towards Yangon (Rangoon). The exiled emperor died in November 1862. He was buried with great urgency in the night itself with lantern light in presence of his few family members under the direction of a British officer. The grave was initially unmarked but later a Tablet was erected at the location but only in the 20th century. His mazar (grave) has at last become a shrine and the local Burmese and also visitors from India and Pakistan consider him a Pir (saint). It is also said that the nationalist leader of India, founder of the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose took a formal oath at this grave to free India from foreign rule.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Ruins of Mughal monument, 'Zafar Mahal' along the streets of Mehrauli
Zafar Mahal, in Mehrauli village, in South Delhi, India is considered the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, which was built first by Akbar Shah II in the 18th century, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the 19th century by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, popularly known as Zafar (the nom de plume of Bahadur Shah II) meaning ‘Victory’. It has a forlorn history because Bahadur Shah Zafar, who wished to be buried in the precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) and the famous Dargah of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki in Mehrauli, Delhi, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the First War of Indian Independence in 1857, where he died of old age.
Source: Wikipedia
A heritage walk during the monsoon season in Mehrauli, a 'monsoon retreat' for the last Mughals. Mehrauli village is surrounded by Mughal architecture on all its sides. The heritage walk was organized by 'Delhi by Foot' in collaboration with 'Riya Sarkar', an architect by training who enjoys leading heritage walks in the city and is a fantabulous storyteller. Also 'Parwaz', a group renowned for their poetry, baithaks and interactive events on literary themes enlightened the walk with couplets from the last Mughal rulers.
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A forgotten royal: The 'last' prince of Awadh died a lonely death at Delhi's Malcha Mahal
Prince Ali Raza, whoclaimed to be a descendent of Nawab of Awadh, was found dead on September 2, 2017, at Malcha Mahal, inside Delhi's Ridge forest. He had been living there, leading a reclusive life, since 1985.
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Red Fort (Part 13) : Sawan-Bhado, Zafar Mahal, Neher-e-Bahisht, Heera Mahal and more
Red Fort (Part 13) : Sawan-Bhado, Zafar Mahal, Neher-e-Bahisht, Heera Mahal and more
Ruins of Zafar Mahal with Moti Masjid adjoining
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli village, South Delhi, India is regarded as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the mid-Nineteenth century. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) says the building was built in the early Nineteenth Century by Akbar Shah II and the entrance gate called Hathi Gate was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who was popularly known as Zafar meaning 'Victory'.
It has a sad history because Bahadur Shah Zafar who wished to be buried at a selected burial ground, precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) in Delhi and the famous Dargha of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the 1857 First War of Indian Independence called the Sepoy Mutiny or Upraising, where he died of old age 150 years ago without any honour. Bahadaur Shah Zafar penned his couplet known by the title do gaz zameen meaning two yards of land, lamenting for his fate of not finding a place for his burial (at his chosen place of burial) in his home country. The couplet reads in Urdu language as:
Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar
Dafn ke liye
Do gaz zameen bhi
Mil na saki kuye yaar mein
When translated in English it says How unlucky is Zafar! For burial, even two yards of land were not to be had in the land of his beloved.
Bahadur Shah ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of 62 and his life coincided with the most creative period of Urdu literature with its centre in Delhi. He was associated with literary figures like Ghalib, Momin and Zauq. Emperor Bahdaur Shah Zafar II (1837--1857) was tried for treason by the British and deported to Rangoon, Burma, now Myanmar from the imperial city of Delhi. His trial was conducted by a military commission which began on January 27 till March 9, 1858. According to historian Percival Spear, there were four charges levelled against Bahadur Shah Zafar pertaining to aiding and abetting the soldiers during the revolt of 1857, for allegedly proclaiming himself as the sovereign of India, for waging war against the Government and for being responsible for the deaths of many Europeans, including women and children.
The irony of this history is also that he travelled in a bullock cart, with a group of British Lancers escorting him towards Yangon (Rangoon). The exiled emperor died in November 1862. He was buried with great urgency in the night itself with lantern light in presence of his few family members under the direction of a British officer. The grave was initially unmarked but later a Tablet was erected at the location but only in the 20th century. His mazar (grave) has at last become a shrine and the local Burmese and also visitors from India and Pakistan consider him a Pir (saint). It is also said that the nationalist leader of India, founder of the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose took a formal oath at this grave to free India from foreign rule.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Our national treasure in tatters - Zafar Mahal, Mehrauli
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli village, South Delhi, India is regarded as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the mid-Nineteenth century. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) says the building was built in the early Nineteenth Century by Akbar Shah II and the entrance gate called Hathi Gate was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who was popularly known as Zafar meaning 'Victory'.
It has a sad history because Bahadur Shah Zafar who wished to be buried at a selected burial ground, precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) in Delhi and the famous Dargha of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the 1857 First War of Indian Independence called the Sepoy Mutiny or Upraising, where he died of old age 150 years ago without any honour. Bahadaur Shah Zafar penned his couplet known by the title do gaz zameen meaning two yards of land, lamenting for his fate of not finding a place for his burial (at his chosen place of burial) in his home country. The couplet reads in Urdu language as:
Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar
Dafn ke liye
Do gaz zameen bhi
Mil na saki kuye yaar mein
When translated in English it says How unlucky is Zafar! For burial, even two yards of land were not to be had in the land of his beloved.
Bahadur Shah ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of 62 and his life coincided with the most creative period of Urdu literature with its centre in Delhi. He was associated with literary figures like Ghalib, Momin and Zauq. Emperor Bahdaur Shah Zafar II (1837--1857) was tried for treason by the British and deported to Rangoon, Burma, now Myanmar from the imperial city of Delhi. His trial was conducted by a military commission which began on January 27 till March 9, 1858. According to historian Percival Spear, there were four charges levelled against Bahadur Shah Zafar pertaining to aiding and abetting the soldiers during the revolt of 1857, for allegedly proclaiming himself as the sovereign of India, for waging war against the Government and for being responsible for the deaths of many Europeans, including women and children.
The irony of this history is also that he travelled in a bullock cart, with a group of British Lancers escorting him towards Yangon (Rangoon). The exiled emperor died in November 1862. He was buried with great urgency in the night itself with lantern light in presence of his few family members under the direction of a British officer. The grave was initially unmarked but later a Tablet was erected at the location but only in the 20th century. His mazar (grave) has at last become a shrine and the local Burmese and also visitors from India and Pakistan consider him a Pir (saint). It is also said that the nationalist leader of India, founder of the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose took a formal oath at this grave to free India from foreign rule.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Zafar Mahal - ruined summer palace of the last Mughal emperor
Zafar Mahal in Mehrauli village, South Delhi, India is regarded as the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the mid-Nineteenth century. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) says the building was built in the early Nineteenth Century by Akbar Shah II and the entrance gate called Hathi Gate was built by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, who was popularly known as Zafar meaning 'Victory'.
It has a sad history because Bahadur Shah Zafar who wished to be buried at a selected burial ground, precincts of the Zafar Mahal (palace) in Delhi and the famous Dargha of Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, was deported by the British to Rangoon, after the 1857 First War of Indian Independence called the Sepoy Mutiny or Upraising, where he died of old age 150 years ago without any honour. Bahadaur Shah Zafar penned his couplet known by the title do gaz zameen meaning two yards of land, lamenting for his fate of not finding a place for his burial (at his chosen place of burial) in his home country. The couplet reads in Urdu language as:
Kitna hai badnaseeb Zafar
Dafn ke liye
Do gaz zameen bhi
Mil na saki kuye yaar mein
When translated in English it says How unlucky is Zafar! For burial, even two yards of land were not to be had in the land of his beloved.
Bahadur Shah ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of 62 and his life coincided with the most creative period of Urdu literature with its centre in Delhi. He was associated with literary figures like Ghalib, Momin and Zauq. Emperor Bahdaur Shah Zafar II (1837--1857) was tried for treason by the British and deported to Rangoon, Burma, now Myanmar from the imperial city of Delhi. His trial was conducted by a military commission which began on January 27 till March 9, 1858. According to historian Percival Spear, there were four charges levelled against Bahadur Shah Zafar pertaining to aiding and abetting the soldiers during the revolt of 1857, for allegedly proclaiming himself as the sovereign of India, for waging war against the Government and for being responsible for the deaths of many Europeans, including women and children.
The irony of this history is also that he travelled in a bullock cart, with a group of British Lancers escorting him towards Yangon (Rangoon). The exiled emperor died in November 1862. He was buried with great urgency in the night itself with lantern light in presence of his few family members under the direction of a British officer. The grave was initially unmarked but later a Tablet was erected at the location but only in the 20th century. His mazar (grave) has at last become a shrine and the local Burmese and also visitors from India and Pakistan consider him a Pir (saint). It is also said that the nationalist leader of India, founder of the Indian National Army, Subhas Chandra Bose took a formal oath at this grave to free India from foreign rule.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com
Marvels of Mehrauli : Zafar Mahal, Part 3
Our third and final segment on the Summer Palace of the Last Mughal Badshah.
We look at the enclosure built by Jahandar Shah which houses the graves of Shah Alam I, Shah Alam II, Akbar Shah II and the Empty grave site of Bahadur Shah Zafar, where he intended to be buried, but was instead banished to Rangoon by the British following the Revolt of 1857.
Dr. Amita Paliwal is an Associate Professor at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. She has also done extensive research and written a paper on Zafar Mahal.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar Royal Family Situation in India now. Who is Real Moghal. ..
Bahadur Shah Zafar Royal Family Situation in India now. Who is Real Moghal. .. for more detail contact humanrights.hcf@gmail.com
Zafar Mahal
One of the narrow lanes of mehrauli suddenly opened up and standing directly in front of me was the beautiful palace gate. Zafar Mahal, in Mehrauli is considered the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the fading years of the Mughal era. The building has two components namely, the Mahal or the palace, which was built first by Akbar Shah II in the 18th century and the entrance gate that was reconstructed in the 19th Century by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, popularly known as Zafar .
Mughal Princess अब गरीबी में जीवन जी रही है आखिर क्यों ?
The Story Of A Mughal Princess Who Now Lives In Poverty At A Kolkata Slum
At the height of its power, the Mughal empire ruled over a quarter of the world population. The empire was rich beyond measure. The yearly revenue exceeded over 4000 tonnes of silver. Yes, that’s PER YEAR. The empire was also one of the most effective in extracting money out of its empire – that means effective taxing. During its peak, Emperor Akbar was worth 25% of global GDP.
The European ruling class did not even come close to what the Mughals had in terms of luxury.
But life is tricky and sometimes it plays the part of a great leveler.
One of the direct descendants of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, Sultana Begum lives in a Kolkata slum on a pension of just 6000 rupees a month.
She lives in a two-room slum house with a shared kitchen and washes utensils and clothes out under the common street tap. She has struggled to make her ends meet with the meager money she gets from the Government of India.
Sultana tried to make a living by having her own tea stall but it was shut down. Now, her only source of income is her pension.
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the great-great-great-grandson of Aurangzeb. And Sultana Begum is the great-granddaughter-in-law of Bahadur Shah. Bahadur Shah was the unofficial leader of the 1857 rebellion against the British
Although he did not have a big army, he was unofficially appointed the leader of the rebellion. 57 Europeans were held hostage in his palace by the rebel soldiers during the time and all of them were killed in revenge. Bahadur Shah had nothing to do with the killing of the hostages but was held guilty and was exiled to Rangoon for the rest of his life by the British.
Rangoon is the present-day Yangon – the capital of Myanmar (Burma).
While most of his descendants were killed after the rebellion, some survived, including the great grandfather of Sultana’s husband.
These descendants were scattered across the globe. Some lived in India in anonymity because they feared the British and some went abroad. Some descendants live in Detroit, USA, and even Pakistan.
Sultana Begum even wrote to Sonia Gandhi explaining her heritage. She appealed to the government that they provide some kind of assistance to her.
The government did help her back in 2003. They gave her Rs. 50,000 in cash and even gave her an apartment. But the local goons threw her out on the streets and took away her apartment.And that’s how she ended up in the Kolkata slum. She cared for six children in the small house.
Sultana Begum says that the Government earns crores from monuments like Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Shalimar Gardens.She says she deserves at least enough to live the rest of her life in peace and not in poverty.#SultanaBegum #MughalQueen #BahadurShahZafar #Princess
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Marvels of Mehrauli : Zafar Mahal, Part 2
Part Two of the series on Zafar Mahal.
We look at the Moti Masjid inside the compound.
Zafar Mahal is the last legacy of the Mughal Empire, yet most of us are barely aware of it.
Nestled inside the maze of Mehrauli and adjoining Khwaja Bakhtiyar Kaki's Dargah, this palace of a bygone era is still trying its best to stand out, despite all the encroachment that surrounds it.
Dr. Amita Paliwal is an Associate Professor at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. She has also done extensive research and written a paper on Zafar Mahal.
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