Rajput-Mughal Alliance — Marriage of Jodha Bai and Akbar(1562)
The 1562 marriage of Akbar with Jodha Bai (Harka Bai) of Amber — the founding act of the Rajput-Mughal alliance that transformed Indian politics.
What you need to know
- Took place at Sambhar, Rajasthan in February 1562
- First major Rajput-Mughal matrimonial alliance
- Jodha Bai retained Hindu religion and practices
- Set template: 12 more Rajput princesses married Mughals over next decades
- Transformed Amber from minor principality to most powerful Rajput state
- Jodha Bai became mother of Emperor Jahangir
Participants
- Raja Bharmal
- Father of the Bride / Rajput Negotiator
- Jodha Bai
- Bride / Princess of Amber
- Akbar
- Groom / Mughal Emperor
Theatres
- Amber Fort
Marriage Ceremony Site
Powers
Facts at a glance
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- Tags
- Akbar, Jodha Bai, Raja Bharmal, Amber, Rajput-Mughal alliance, marriage, Sambhar