Q. With reference to Bahadur Shah Zafar, which among the following statements is not true?
Answer: He succeeded to the throne in 1845 A.D.
Notes: Bahadur Shah Zafar was the successor to his father, Akbar II upon his death on 28 September 1837. During the time of the revolt of 1857, he was declared as the Emperor of India. The company forces led by Major William Hodson captured him. In 1862, at the age of 87 he died while in exile in Rangoon.

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