Mariam-uz-Zamani, Third Wife of Akbar
Mariam-uz-Zamani, also recognised as the legendary Rajput queen Jodha Bai or Heer Kunwari and was the third wife of the Mughal emperor Akbar who made a considerable impact on the personal, administrative and religious life of her husband. She was the mother of Akbar’s successor, Jahangir.
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Mariam-uz-Zamani, Third Wife of AkbarMariam-uz-Zamani was also recognised as 'Hira Kunwari' or 'Jodha Bai' or 'Harka Bai' or 'Heer Kunwari' and was a famous Hindu Rajput queen. 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 she was in power from 6th February, 1562 till 27th October, 1605 which spans over 43 years. Despite her being a Hindu queen, Jodha Bai was granted the honourable title of 'Mariam-uz-Zamani' or 'Mary of the Age' following the period after she gave birth to Jahangir and was treated with utmost respect inside the Mughal household. Mariam-uz-Zamani's wedding with Akbar impacted the socio-political and religious aspects of the kingdom of Akbar and influenced Akbar's imperial policies and laws to a great extent.
Born as a Hindu Rajput princess or 'Rajkumari' and was Raja Bharmal's eldest daughter. Raja Bharmal was the then ruler of Amer or Jaipur and was the grand-daughter of Raja Prithvi Singh I of Amer. Raja Bhagwan Das of the region of Amer was the brother of Mariam-uz-Zamani. Mariam-uz-Zamani, Third Wife of AkbarThe Rajput queen was the aunt of Raja Man Singh I who reigned over Amer and occupied a significant designation in Akbar's court, was respected as one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's cour