Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty. In 1857, a revolution began against the British. Mattadin and his army reached Delhi to appeal for help from the Emperor. Bahadur Shah's staff and family constantly tried to convince him to not be a part of the revolution as it may end the Mughal Empire. Bahadur Shah Zafar still supported Mattadin and his army.