In 1857, the last ruler of the Mughal dynasty_______ was overthrown by the British.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Bahadur Shah Zafar.
· In 1857, Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last ruler of the Mughal dynasty, was overthrown by the British after the failure of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was subsequently exiled to Rangoon, Burma, where he spent the remainder of his life.
Other Options:
· Zahiruddin Babar: He was the founder of the Mughal dynasty and ruled in the 16th century, not during the 1857 rebellion.
· Nasiruddin Humayun: The second Mughal emperor, who ruled in the 16th century, long before the events of 1857.
· Jalaluddin Akbar: One of the most prominent Mughal emperors, who reigned in the late 16th century, not in 1857.