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Name the Rajput princess whom Akbar married

  1. Jodha Bai

  2. Mumtaz mahal

  3. Jasmine

  4. Jija Bai
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Explanation

Akbar married the Rajput princess Jodha Bai (also known as Harkha Bai) in 1562 as a political alliance. This marriage symbolized Akbar's policy of religious tolerance and integration with Rajput kingdoms.

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To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the Mughal Empire and its history.

The Rajput princess whom Akbar married is referred to as Jodha Bai.

Option A) Jodha Bai - This option is correct because Jodha Bai was a Rajput princess who married Akbar. She was also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani and was the mother of Emperor Jahangir.

Option B) Mumtaz Mahal - This option is incorrect because Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, not Akbar.

Option C) Jasmine - This option is incorrect because there is no historical evidence or mention of a Rajput princess named Jasmine who married Akbar.

Option D) Jija Bai - This option is incorrect because Jija Bai was the mother of Emperor Shivaji, a Maratha ruler, and not related to Akbar.

The correct answer is A) Jodha Bai. Jodha Bai was a Rajput princess who married Akbar and was also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani.

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