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Mariam-uz-Zamani (lit. ' Mary/Compassionate of the Age '; [5] c. 1542 – 19 May 1623), commonly known by the misnomer Jodha Bai, [6] was the chief consort and principal Hindu wife [a] as well as the favourite wife of the third Mughal emperor, Akbar.
Born as a Rajput princess, Mariam-uz-Zamani was married to Akbar in the year 1562 as a result of a political alliance between Akbar and her father, Raja Bharmal. [12] [13] She gradually became his favourite wife and was the first wife of Akbar to honour the royal household with an heir. [14]
The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani or Mariam's tomb is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as Jodha Bai, the favorite wife [2] [3] of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. [4] [5] [6] The tomb was built by her son Jahangir, in her memory between years 1623–1627 and is located in Sikandra, next to the Akbar's tomb, [7] [8] [9] in the direction of Mathura.
Jodha Bai, now named Mariam-uz-Zamani also gained prestige in the Mughal court both during the reign of her husband and that of her son as Empress and Queen mother respectively. [34] Bharmal died in 1574 and was succeeded by his son Raja Bhagwant Das , a trusted ally of Akbar.
Name Image Location Criteria Year Description; Al Zubarah Archaeological Site: Al Shamal Municipality. Cultural (iii) (iv) (v) 2013 The walled coastal town of Al Zubarah in the Persian Gulf flourished as a pearling and trading centre in the late 18th century and early 19th centuries, before it was destroyed in 1811 and abandoned in the early 1900s.
Jodha Bai Mahal: The place of residence of Akbar's favourite and chief Rajput wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as Jodha Bai, shows Rajput influence and is built around a courtyard, with special care being taken to ensure privacy. It also has a Hindu temple and a tulsi math used by his Hindu wife for worship.
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This is a list of cities and towns in Qatar. [1] [2] Over 60 percent of residents of Qatar live in Doha, the capital. Alphabetical list of cities and towns.