Anarkali was a favorite wife of Mughal emperor Akbar. Akbar's son Jahangir (Salim) had a secret sexual relationship with her. When Akbar came to know about this illicit affair, he buried his wife Anarkali alive
Contemporary testimony of English merchant William Finch (1608-1611)
Contemporary testimony of English merchant William Finch (1608-1611)
English Merchant William Terry(616-1619) corroborates the testimony of William Finch.He even reveals that Akbar threatened to disinherit Prince Salim( Jahangir) if he did not keep away from Anarkali. Further, we know from Abul Fazl that Jahangir wandered about the harem of Akbar
The story of Salim and Anarkali as depicted in Bollywood films like Mughal--Azam is fake and most of it is recently fabricated.
Jahangir had 300 wives, and the total number including concubines was about 1000 ( Terry and Finch ) . Many of them hailed from lower social strata
Jahangir had 300 wives, and the total number including concubines was about 1000 ( Terry and Finch ) . Many of them hailed from lower social strata
Akbar himself had a large harem of wives and concubines which amounted to about 5000 women.When Mughals changed wives and concubines as frequently as clothes, why on earth would Akbar object to a courtesan?Apart from the fact that it has no source, Bollywood story is totally fake
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