Muhammad Azam Shah (1653 - 1707) was a a Mughal Prince and son of Emperor Alamgir I and Dilrus Bano Bagum, and thus a full brother of Muhammad Akbar. Like his brother, Azam Shah married (1668) a daughter of Dara Shikoh.
Upon the death of his father Aurangzeb on February 21, 1707, Azam Shah proclaimed himself emperor and attempted to seize the throne. His venture met with failure and he was killed on June 13, 1707 in the struggles following the disputed succession.His elder brother Prince Muhammad Mu'azzam succeeded their father to the Mughal throne.
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