Apr 27, 2024, 08:11 AM IST
The Mughals, reigning from the 15th to the 18th century, hold the record for the longest rule among Muslim dynasties in India.
Marital alliances were crucial for Mughal emperors in maintaining their sultanate's strength, spanning nearly 500 years.
Mughal emperors strategically married for both familial and political gains, resulting in multiple wives residing in the harem.
Akbar, often cited as having around 300 wives, lacks definitive historical evidence supporting this claim.
Jahangir, son of Akbar and the fourth Mughal emperor, boasted 20 wives, including the influential Noorjahan.
Despite Aurangzeb's adherence to Shariat rules, he expanded his matrimonial bonds to encompass 12 wives.
Shahjahan, renowned for building the Taj Mahal, a world wonder, had six additional wives alongside Mumtaz.
Babar, the founder of the Mughal Sultanate, had five wives, including Ayesha Sultan Begum, the mother of Emperor Humayun.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports