May 11, 2024, 02:24 PM IST
Hindu kings marrying Mughal princesses was not uncommon during periods of political alliance between Hindu kingdoms and the Mughal Empire in India
The marriages often led to cultural exchanges, where Hindu and Mughal traditions intertwined, influencing art, architecture, and cuisine.
These alliances were sometimes challenged by internal conflicts within the Mughal Empire or among the Hindu kingdoms, leading to shifts in power dynamics.
Maharaja Amar Singh married Mughal princess Khanum, daughter of Akbar.
Rana Sanga of Mewar married the daughter of a Muslim commander.
According to reports, Raja Mansingh's son Kunwar Jagat Singh was married to a Muslim princess.