Who among the following later Mughal emperors took the title 'Alamgir II'?
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Aziz-ud-Din
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Rafi-ud-Darajat
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Muazzam
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None of these
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Correct answer
Explanation
'Aziz-ud-din', the son of Jahandar Shah was placed on the throne by the new king maker. He adopted the same title as the great Aurangzeb, and called himself 'Alamgir-II'. The new ruler was a kind of 'prisoner on the throne' in the hand of king maker. His attempt to free himself resulted in his ruin; the emperor was put to death by Ghazi-ud-din Imad-ul-mulk's orders.