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Akbar had 36 wives and over 300 women in his Harem. His 3 major wives were Ruqaiyya Sultan Begum (Muslim; his cousin; married at the age of 9 and his most esteemed wife), Salima Sultan Begum (Muslim; the widow of his advisor, Bairam Khan) and Heera Kunwari/Harkha Bai (Hindu; misnamed as Jodha Bai; she bore his son and successor Jahangir).
In addition to this, two facts must be made clear that:
1. "Jodha Bai" was NOT the name of Akbar's Hindu wife. It was actually the name of Jahangir's Hindu wife a.ka. Taj Bibi Bilqis Makani (maiden name Jagat Gosain), princess of Jodhpur (hence the name 'Jodha'). Many people confuse the two names and believe Jodha was the name of Akbar's Hindu wife.
2. Akbar did NOT have a Christian wife. "Mariam/Maryam-uz-Zamani" was the name of Akbar's Hindu wife, after she gave birth to Jahangir. The name Mariam-uz-Zamani means 'Mary of the Age'. As the term 'Mariam' resembles the Christian names like Maria, Mary etc, hence people get confused that Akbar had a Christian wife.
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How was great Ashoka or Akbar?
AKBAR the great was the best ruler in the history of INDIA as he removed the hindu pilgrimage tax .NOT many kinks remove tax.
What does Akbar mean?
The word Akbar means Great in arabic.
What is the physical height of akbar the great?
akbar was 12 feet long
Is akbar a great mugal?
He was not great, but the best Mughal
Who refused to bow his head before Akbar the Great?
rana pratap a rajput ruler of mewar
How many daughters did Akbar have?
Emperor Akbar had three daughters. Shahzada Khanum was the eldest daughter of Akbar. Shukr-un-nisa Begum and Aram Banu Begum were born to him by Bibi Daulat Shad.
How many sons and daughters did king Akbar have?
jahangir,murad,daniyal
Who was consider by many to be a great Mogul ruler?
akbar
How was great Ashoka or Akbar?
AKBAR the great was the best ruler in the history of INDIA as he removed the hindu pilgrimage tax .NOT many kinks remove tax.
What is the name of the daughter of Akbar?
Akbar had three daughters: Shahzada Khanum, Shukr-un-nisa Begum and Aram Banu Begum.
When was Akbar the Great born?
Akbar the Great was born on November 23, 1542.
When was Tomb of Akbar the Great created?
Tomb of Akbar the Great was created in 1613.
Was Akbar the Great a patron of the arts?
Yes, Akbar the Great was a patroon of the arts.
Who is the father of Akbar the Great?
Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, is the father of Akbar the Great or Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar.
What was the surname of the Great Akbar?
Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad was the surname of Akbar the Great.
What does Akbar mean?
The word Akbar means Great in arabic.
What is the physical height of akbar the great?
akbar was 12 feet long
