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This post attempts to explain the role of various Mughal ladies in containing the revolt of Salim, when he revolted against his father Akbar...
That time, Akbar was ready to go on a war with him, as he was quite furious to know about Salim's act..In such a situation, the Royal Mughal Ladies of the harem, played a crucial role.
Historical Documents tell us 2 major names....Major role was played by Salima Begum and Akbar's mother Hamida Bano Begum.
It was Salima Begum who went to Allahabad to meet Salim with an elephant named 'Fatha Lashkar', a special horse, and a special robe of honour. She also played some role in securing the pardon of Akbar's mother, Hamida Bano Begum, for Salim.
It was Salima Begum, in forefront, due to whose efforts Salim was finally pardoned in 1603.
In Mughal chronicles there is no mention of any other lady in getting this pardon for Salim. We have checked many chronicles. Though, we can not rule out the possibility of role played by other ladies too, because the senior women in the harem acted like a motherly figure to the royal princes. Hence, many ladies could have been involved. It is important to mention that, the account does not explicitly states the names of Ruqayya Sultan Begum or Mariam-Uz-Zamani Begum ; the actual role as per Akbarnama goes to Salima Sultan Begum and Hamida Bano Begum.
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Regarding, Harka Bai/Mariam-Uz-Zamani Begum's Role here.
It is quite evident that she must have sided with Akbar. She must have tried to request/relent, without going against her husband. The SAME thing has been inferred from many sources. And, there is mention in contemporary accounts about this.
I am explaining what i mean here. Read this, to get an idea :
Salim's wife Man Bai( daughter of Bhagwan Das) during the rebellion of his son Khusrau, wanted Khusrau to listen to Salim, and give up his rebellious means.
It has been mentioned that " Man Bai EVEN WROTE to Khusrau " to be sincere to his father, Salim/Jahangir.
Man Bai was very disturbed due this Father-Son tussle between Jahangir and Khusrau.
Jahangir notes in his autobiography about Man Bai that->
" She was at times disturbed, for such feelings were hereditary, and her ancestors and her brothers had occasionally showed signs but after a time had recovered. "
Also Read :
Marriage of Maan Bai and Salim / Jahangir
What i mean here is THAT...The high ideals of the Rajput ladies and their devotion to their husbands FORBIDS them to go against their husbands. And, this is WHAT Rajput ladies were KNOWN for. Hence, Harka Bai/MUZ must have taken her husband's side here..
And, Jahangir has also noted in his autobiography about Man Bai's idealism, and her ancestors also. So, MUZ surely must have sided with Akbar, as per the ideals .
The details about the death of Akbar and revolt of Salim can be read in these posts :
Part-1.
The LAST Portrait : Tragedy of a dying emperor | With English translation of surviving Persian Inscriptions | Death of Mughal Emperor Akbar - Part 1 of a 3 part series
Part-2.
2 HOURS that changed Mughal History | Death of Akbar - Victory of Jahangir - Defeat of Khusrau, Raja Man Singh & Mirza Aziz Koka | Story of treachery, loyalty & fluctuating fortunes - A detailed analysis from Portuguese account of 3rd Christian Mission at Mughal Court, Akbarnama, lesser known Persian histories & hitherto unknown Rajasthani (Jaipur) Manuscript | Part-2 of 3 part series
Part-3.
Contemporary account of reaction of people & Aftermath of Death of Akbar | Rise of Islamic Orthodoxy | Obituary of the Jesuit Priests | With 14 Mughal Miniatures| Death of Mughal Emperor Akbar - Last Part of a 3 part series
Article Category : Mughals (Akbar)
This post attempts to explain the role of various Mughal ladies in containing the revolt of Salim, when he revolted against his father Akbar...
That time, Akbar was ready to go on a war with him, as he was quite furious to know about Salim's act..In such a situation, the Royal Mughal Ladies of the harem, played a crucial role.
Historical Documents tell us 2 major names....Major role was played by Salima Begum and Akbar's mother Hamida Bano Begum.
It was Salima Begum who went to Allahabad to meet Salim with an elephant named 'Fatha Lashkar', a special horse, and a special robe of honour. She also played some role in securing the pardon of Akbar's mother, Hamida Bano Begum, for Salim.
It was Salima Begum, in forefront, due to whose efforts Salim was finally pardoned in 1603.
In Mughal chronicles there is no mention of any other lady in getting this pardon for Salim. We have checked many chronicles. Though, we can not rule out the possibility of role played by other ladies too, because the senior women in the harem acted like a motherly figure to the royal princes. Hence, many ladies could have been involved. It is important to mention that, the account does not explicitly states the names of Ruqayya Sultan Begum or Mariam-Uz-Zamani Begum ; the actual role as per Akbarnama goes to Salima Sultan Begum and Hamida Bano Begum.
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| Tomb of Mariam-Uz-Zamani at Sikandra - Built by her son Jahangir |
Regarding, Harka Bai/Mariam-Uz-Zamani Begum's Role here.
It is quite evident that she must have sided with Akbar. She must have tried to request/relent, without going against her husband. The SAME thing has been inferred from many sources. And, there is mention in contemporary accounts about this.
I am explaining what i mean here. Read this, to get an idea :
Salim's wife Man Bai( daughter of Bhagwan Das) during the rebellion of his son Khusrau, wanted Khusrau to listen to Salim, and give up his rebellious means.
It has been mentioned that " Man Bai EVEN WROTE to Khusrau " to be sincere to his father, Salim/Jahangir.
Man Bai was very disturbed due this Father-Son tussle between Jahangir and Khusrau.
Jahangir notes in his autobiography about Man Bai that->
" She was at times disturbed, for such feelings were hereditary, and her ancestors and her brothers had occasionally showed signs but after a time had recovered. "
Also Read :
Marriage of Maan Bai and Salim / Jahangir
Inference:
What i mean here is THAT...The high ideals of the Rajput ladies and their devotion to their husbands FORBIDS them to go against their husbands. And, this is WHAT Rajput ladies were KNOWN for. Hence, Harka Bai/MUZ must have taken her husband's side here..
And, Jahangir has also noted in his autobiography about Man Bai's idealism, and her ancestors also. So, MUZ surely must have sided with Akbar, as per the ideals .
The details about the death of Akbar and revolt of Salim can be read in these posts :
Part-1.
The LAST Portrait : Tragedy of a dying emperor | With English translation of surviving Persian Inscriptions | Death of Mughal Emperor Akbar - Part 1 of a 3 part series
Part-2.
2 HOURS that changed Mughal History | Death of Akbar - Victory of Jahangir - Defeat of Khusrau, Raja Man Singh & Mirza Aziz Koka | Story of treachery, loyalty & fluctuating fortunes - A detailed analysis from Portuguese account of 3rd Christian Mission at Mughal Court, Akbarnama, lesser known Persian histories & hitherto unknown Rajasthani (Jaipur) Manuscript | Part-2 of 3 part series
Part-3.
Contemporary account of reaction of people & Aftermath of Death of Akbar | Rise of Islamic Orthodoxy | Obituary of the Jesuit Priests | With 14 Mughal Miniatures| Death of Mughal Emperor Akbar - Last Part of a 3 part series
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