Q. Who ascended the throne in 1526 after Muzaffar II 's death?
Answer: Bahadur Shah
Notes: Bahadur Shah (1526-37) became ruler after Muzaffar II's death. He expanded Gujarat by capturing Malwa and parts of Rajasthan and fortified Diu. His reign faced the first Portuguese naval attack in 1531. He was killed in 1537 during a conflict with the Portuguese, leading to Gujarat's decline.