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Name the Rajput princess whom Akbar married.

  1. Jija Bai

  2. Jhoda Bai

  3. Mumtaz Mahal

  4. Noor Jehan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jodha Bai (also spelled Jhoda Bai) was a Rajput princess from Amber who married Emperor Akbar in 1562. This marriage was significant as it formed a strategic alliance between the Mughals and the Rajputs. She was also known by the name Mariam-uz-Zamani after marriage.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the historical context and the marriages of Akbar, the Mughal emperor.

Option A) Jija Bai - This option is incorrect. Jija Bai was the mother of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. She was not a Rajput princess and was not married to Akbar.

Option B) Jodha Bai - This option is correct. Jodha Bai, also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani, was a Rajput princess from the Amber Kingdom. She was married to Akbar and was the mother of Jahangir, Akbar's successor.

Option C) Mumtaz Mahal - This option is incorrect. Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal in her memory. She was not married to Akbar.

Option D) Noor Jehan - This option is incorrect. Noor Jehan, also known as Mehr-un-Nisa, was the wife of Jahangir, Akbar's son. She was not married to Akbar.

The correct answer is B) Jodha Bai. This option is correct because Jodha Bai was a Rajput princess whom Akbar married.

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