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Mariam-uz-Zamani Begum, also known as Heer Kunwari, Hira Kunwari, Harka Bai or Jodha Bai was an Empress of the Mughal Empire. She was the first chief Rajput wife of Emperor Akbar (though Akbar already had two other Chief Mughal wives and many other wives before his marriage to Rajput Princess Heer Kunwari), and the mother of the next Mughal Emperor, Jahangir.
Mariam-uz-Zamani (lit. 'Mary/Compassionate of the Age'); (c. 1542 – 19 May 1623), commonly known by the misnomer Jodha Bai, was the chief consort and principal Rajput wife as well as the favourite wife...
Jan 5, 2017 · She was also known as Hira Kumwari and Mariam-uz-Zamani, born on October 1, 1542, A.D. Her father was Raja Bharmal, the ruler of Jaipur. In her childhood days, all called Hira Kumwari. She was a very clever and precious woman and married Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in 1562 AD. After the marriage, she was referred to Jodha Begum.
Mariam-Uz-Zamani Palace, Fatehpur Sikri. Located within the main fort complex of Fatehpur Sikri, the Mariam-uz-Zamani Palace is a lovely Mughal themed palace that was the home of Akbar’s wife—Jodha Bai. It was the seat of power during both Akbar and his son’s Jehangir’s reign. Another belief goes that the palace was also known as ...
Sep 2, 2014 · The English traveller Edward Terry, who visited India between 1616 and 1619 records that the Mughal Emperor Jahangir used to carry the palanquin of his mother Mariam-Uz-Zamani on his own shoulders! There are vario us tales of "the stature and largesse he bestowed upon her".
Mariam gave birth to twins on 19 October 1564, Mirza Hassan and Mirza Hussein. They both died in the weeks following their birth, leaving Mariam grief-stricken. On 31 August 1569 she gave birth to a on Salim, whose birth was richly celebrated, with Akbar granting many largesses.
4 days ago · Akbar was the emperor of his period. Hence, he had a vast family. All the people of his family are hard to name but he has six wives named - Mariam-uz-Zamani, Ruqaiya Sultan Begum, Salima sultana begum, Bibi Marium, Bibi Khiera, Bibi Salima Sulatana. But he loved his Jodha begum the most.
