Mariam-uz-Zamani was born in the year 1542 as the daughter of Raja Bharmal of the Kachwaha Rajput Kingdom of Amer(Jaipur) … See more

Mariam-uz-Zamani's marriage was the result of a conflict between her father and Akbar's brother-in-law, Sharif-ud-din Mirza, the Hakim of Mewat. Raja Bharmal had been facing harassment at Sharif-ud-din's hands, on account of his conflict with Sujamal. Bharmal … See more

Mariam-uz-Zamani's family became one of the highest-ranking nobles in the Akbar's court. The Rajas of Amber especially benefited from their … See more

The Empress held a significant influence over Akbar. Her high rank in the imperial harem provided her with substantial power and privilege. Tirmizi proclaims it was her retirement as the Empress Consort of the Mughal Empire after the demise of her husband, Akbar … See more

The misnomer of Jodha Bai
During the rule of Emperor Akbar, he issued a decree that prohibited the mention of the … See more

Akbar, at the insistence of Raja Bharmal, did not convert the princess to Islam and permitted her to perform Hindu rituals in her palace. Although the marriage was a result of a political … See more

The Empress held considerable freedom of speech in the matters of court. She was one of the few wives of Akbar who had the privilege to attend and express her views on the matters of the court. One of the episodes recorded in the book of Badayuni notes that once on … See more