The person who was named the ruler of India in 1857 I believe was Bahadur Shah II
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Answer : Bahadur Shah the Second. He was a Mughal Emperor and was temporarily named the ruler of India in the year 1857. He was placed in power by the Sepoy's during the rebellion. After the rebellion, he was placed in exile in Burma.
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