The love story of Jodhaa and the great emperor Akbar is one of the most famous love stories to come out of India but many forget that behind the Bollywood glamour and mythos was a real relationship and that Jodhaa was one of the greatest empresses in Mughal history. Come join me as we learn about the life of this Indian Princess who’s birth name we don’t even know. 21qa\gvc?>

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