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In pics: The most beautiful and famous wives of Mughal emperors

Here are six of the most beautiful and famous wives of Mughal emperors, known for their charm, influence, and historical significance.

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Edited By: Abhirupa Kundu
Published on: July 06, 2025 13:54 IST
Jodha Bai: Often associated with Rajput princess Mariam-uz-Zamani, who was Akbar’s Hindu wife. Celebrated for her beauty and her role in promoting religious tolerance in the empire.
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Jodha Bai: Often associated with Rajput princess Mariam-uz-Zamani, who was Akbar’s Hindu wife. Celebrated for her beauty and her role in promoting religious tolerance in the empire.
Empress Nur Jahan (wife of Jahangir): Known for her intelligence, beauty, and political influence. She effectively ruled the empire during Jahangir’s later years and issued imperial orders (farmans) in her name.
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Empress Nur Jahan (wife of Jahangir): Known for her intelligence, beauty, and political influence. She effectively ruled the empire during Jahangir’s later years and issued imperial orders (farmans) in her name.
Mumtaz Mahal (wife of Shah Jahan): Famous as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan after her death. Renowned for her beauty, grace, and deep love shared with her husband.
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Mumtaz Mahal (wife of Shah Jahan): Famous as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan after her death. Renowned for her beauty, grace, and deep love shared with her husband.
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Hamida Banu Begum (wife of Humayun): Mother of Emperor Akbar, respected for her wisdom and piety. She held a significant position in the royal court and was referred to as
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Hamida Banu Begum (wife of Humayun): Mother of Emperor Akbar, respected for her wisdom and piety. She held a significant position in the royal court and was referred to as "Maryam Makani" (epitome of compassion).
Ruqaiya Sultan Begum (first wife of Akbar): Akbar’s cousin and chief consort for many years. She was known for her royal lineage, strong personality, and raising Prince Khurram (later Shah Jahan).
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Ruqaiya Sultan Begum (first wife of Akbar): Akbar’s cousin and chief consort for many years. She was known for her royal lineage, strong personality, and raising Prince Khurram (later Shah Jahan).
Zeenat Mahal (wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar): One of the later Mughal queens, known for her beauty and political ambitions. She played an influential role during the declining years of the Mughal empire.
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Zeenat Mahal (wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar): One of the later Mughal queens, known for her beauty and political ambitions. She played an influential role during the declining years of the Mughal empire.
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