Oct 1, 2023, 10:05 PM IST

10 Bollywood movies set in Mughal era

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Released in 1953, Anarkali, revolves around the story of Prince Salim who falls in love with a dancer, Anarkali, but Emperor Akbar is against the match.

1964 film Jahan Ara is based on the story of Emperor Shah Jahan's daughter

1945 film Humayun is based on the story of Babur's son Humayun and tells the story of how he faced the threats to his empire and his love story with Hamida Bano

Jodhaa Akbar released in 2008 tells the love story of Akbar and her queen Jodhaa

The 1960 film Mughal-e-Azam tells the story of Salim, an emperor Akbar's son who falls in love with a beautiful courtesan. Even though he is determined to be with her, his father decides to break them apart.

Released in 2005, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story tells the story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal

Released in 1963, Taj Mahal features Bina Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Veena and Helen in lead roles.

Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris is a 2006 film that tells the story of the time when Aurangzeb banned music in the country and all the musicians went underground. 

The musical drama Baiju Bawra tells the story of A young musician named Baiju challenges the famous maestro Tansen in Mughal Emperor Akbar's court to a musical duel in order to avenge his father's death.

The 1967 movie Noor Jehan is based on the story of Shah Jahan's wife 

Tansen released in 1943, tells the story of Tansen, one of King Akbar's 'navratnas', faces a dire situation when his long-time lover arrives to meet him on Akbar's birthday. He has to choose between meeting her and performing for the king.