10 Mughal Emperors With Most Number Of Wives

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 23, 2023

1. Emperor Akbar (reigned 1556-1605)

Akbar, arguably the most renowned Mughal emperor, is believed to have had approximately 300 wives, though the exact number remains uncertain.

2. Emperor Jahangir (reigned 1605-1627)

Jahangir, Akbar's son, had a total of 20 wives, among whom Nur Jahan, his most famous consort, holds prominence.

3. Emperor Aurangzeb (reigned 1658-1707)

Known for his strict adherence to Islamic law, Aurangzeb had 12 wives during his reign. After the demise of his first wife, he refrained from marrying again.

4. Emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628-1658)

Shah Jahan, the visionary behind the Taj Mahal, had seven wives. Notably, Mumtaz Mahal, his beloved wife, inspired the construction of the iconic mausoleum.

5. Emperor Babur (reigned 1526-1530)

Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, had five wives. Aisha Sultan Begum, his first wife, bore him his eldest son, Humayun.

6. Emperor Humayun (reigned 1530-1540, 1555-1556)

Humayun, Babur's son, had four wives. Hamida Banu Begum, among them, was the mother of his successor, Akbar.

7. Emperor Farrukhsiyar (reigned 1713-1719)

Farrukhsiyar, during his brief reign, married four wives.

8. Emperor Muhammad Shah (reigned 1719-1748)

Muhammad Shah, remembered for his patronage of the arts and extravagant lifestyle, had three wives.

9. Emperor Bahadur Shah I (reigned 1707-1712)

Bahadur Shah I had three wives, with Nizam Bai being the mother of his successor, Jahandar Shah.

10. Emperor Muhammad Aurangzeb (reigned 1707)

Muhammad Aurangzeb, also known as Azam Shah, had three wives during his short reign as emperor.

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