Apr 20, 2024, 04:57 PM IST
Akbar, the renowned Mughal emperor, is believed to have had around 300 wives, although the exact number remains uncertain.
Jahangir, Akbar's son, had 20 wives, with Nur Jahan being his most famous consort.
Aurangzeb, known for his strict adherence to Islamic law, had 12 wives during his reign, but refrained from marrying again after the death of his first wife.
Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal, had seven wives, with Mumtaz Mahal being his beloved wife who inspired the construction of the iconic mausoleum.
Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, had five wives, with his first wife, Aisha Sultan Begum, giving birth to his eldest son, Humayun.
Humayun, son of Babur, had four wives, including Hamida Banu Begum, who was the mother of his successor, Akbar.
During his brief reign, Farrukhsiyar had four wives.
During his brief reign (1707-1707), Emperor Muhammad Aurangzeb, also known as Azam Shah, had three wives.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports.