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Mariam-uz-Zamani (lit. ' Mary /Compassionate of the Age ' ; [5] c. 1542 – 19 May 1623), commonly known by the misnomer Jodha Bai , [6] was the chief consort and principal Hindu wife [a] as well as the favourite wife of the third Mughal emperor, Akbar .
Jul 31, 2018 · Mariam-uz-Zamani was the chief and first Rajput wife of the third Mughal emperor, Akbar. She was a Rajput princess born to Raja Bihari Mal (or Bhar Mal) of Amer (Jaipur). Although her actual name is not known, an 18th-century genealogy of Kachwaha Rajputs, the clan she belonged to, refers her as Harkhan Champavati .
Mariam-uz-Zamani was also recognised as 'Hira Kunwari' or 'Jodha Bai' or 'Harka Bai' or 'Heer Kunwari' and was a famous Hindu Rajput princess. Born on 1st October, 1542, Mariam-Uz-Zamani's son was Jahangir and grandson was Shah Jahan. Known to be the longest serving Mughal empress, she was revered as the 'Queen Mother' and was in power from 6th ...
Mariam-uz-Zamani happens to be one of the most fascinating personalities in the medieval history of India. The third wife of Emperor Akbar, she has been known by many names in the history such as Harka Bai, Jodha Bai with the latter name indicating that she was born in Jodhpur, but many historians also claim that she was in fact born in Amber region of Rajasthan.
Aug 8, 2023 · Aug 8, 2023. Jodha Bai Begum, also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani, occupies a significant place in the annals of Indian history as the Rajput queen who became an integral part of the Mughal dynasty ...
The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani or Mariam's tomb is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as Jodha Bai, the favorite wife [2] [3] of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. [4] [5] [6] The tomb was built by her son Jahangir, in her memory between years 1623–1627 and is located in Sikandra, next to the Akbar's tomb, [7] [8] [9] in the direction of ...
Oct 1, 2016 · Popularly known as Jodha Bai, Mariam-uz-Zamani was born on October 1, 1542. Jodha Bai was the daughter of Raja Bharmel of Amer (Jaipur). She was a Hindu princess but married a Muslim king, Akbar. Their marriage was considered to be an example of religious tolerance. However, the marriage between the two of them was more of a political alliance.
