"This is Hindustan!" "History is witness to many dynasties who have ruled with sword and blood," "Since 1011 AD, countless invaders have ravaged and plundered this land," "And then came, the Mughals," "They made India their home, giving it love and respect," "Founded by Babur, the Mughal Dynasty passed from Humayun to his son, Akbar," "Among all the Mughal Emperors, Akbar achieved the greatest heights " "Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar!" "The first Mughal Emperor to be born on Indian soil Akbar was born in a Hindu Rajput home," "And there was Princess Jodhaa who was also born in Rajputana," "In Amer," "Daughter of King Bharmal and Queen Padmavati," "Jodhaa was betrothed to Prince Ratan Singh of Ajabgarh," "The Rajputs - were taught the art of combat from childhood to protect their families and homes and kingdom!" "Maan Singh!" "Brother Sujamal!" "Among the warriors, was Prince Sujamal Jodhaa's cousin," "Sujamal loved Jodhaa like a sister," "He was by her side whenever she beckoned," "You can make a better painting!" "Bharmal was crowned King, following the demise of Sujamal's father," "Sujamal was left isolated because his destiny would take him far from Amer," "Princess Jodhaa's future too would lead her away from the Rajputana provinces," "And now, the year is 1555!" "The Mughal dynasty had almost ended following Emperor Humayun's accidental death," "Taking advantage of the situation, King Hemu seized the Delhi throne," "A great battle ensued... in Panipat!" "On one side was King Hemu with an army twice the size of the Mughal army," "On the other side was Bairam Khan, Emperor Humayun's loyal general who was training the 13 year-old Jalaluddin to take on his father's mantle," "You must consolidate Hindustan!" "Your courage will lead to victory." "I, Bairam Khan, loyal servant to the Mughal dynasty remind you once again the future of the Mughals is in your hands." "Until he breathed his last, your father Emperor Humayun, had only one dream " "To see the Mughal flag flying over Hindustan." "God willing, it will be you, who will fulfill his dream!" "Long live Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad!" "Prepare to attack!" "If we can kill King Hemu, his army will scatter." "Hemu's eyes alone are exposed, unprotected by armour." "Appoint an archer who must strike him in the eye." "Soldiers and riders!" "Charge!" "Prepare to charge!" "Your glorious Majesty!" "For the first time, today, allow your sword to prove its worth." "Behead the traitor and bring glory to the Ghazi name!" "He is worse than a dead man, Khan Baba." "How can I strike him?" "If you do not, the army will take it amiss and not believe you are a true Ghazi." "Do as I bid!" "Soldiers!" "My brave Mughal soldiers!" "Like his ancestors our Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad too, is a true Ghazi!" "A glorious future to the young Emperor!" "This is how Bairam Khan regained the Delhi throne for the young Emperor," "For the next six years, Bairam Khan tried consolidating Hindustan by sending emissaries with proclamations to neighbouring provinces," "This decree has been sent by Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad!" "Align your kingdom, within a month to the Mughal Empire!" "And as a loyal subject, pay the Jaziya tax and other taxes." "If you reject the Emperor's decree then you will face Jalaluddin's wrath!" "This disobedience will be deemed a crime." "Offenders and their kingdoms will be annihilated." "By decree of the Emperor of Hindustan Jalaluddin Mohammad!" "Tell your Emperor, he will not have my kingdom!" "We, Rajputs, are unused to such orders." "I need some time." "I accept!" "But... we too have certain conditions." "I won't give Ajabgarh!" "Throw him out!" "Prepare to attack!" "Have all preparations been made, Khan Baba?" "Jalal, the Mughal army awaits your signal." "Was a last chance for peace given?" " Chughtai Khan!" " Your Majesty our peace proclamation has been returned." "O great and magnificent Emperor, behead him!" "No, Khan Baba." "A king in captivity is at our mercy." "He should be forgiven, not beheaded!" "Forgive me, Your Majesty as loyal custodian I will have to preserve the glory of the Mughal Empire." "Enough, Khan Baba!" "No more." "Jalal!" "Do not forget you are the future of the Mughal Empire." "I, Bairam Khan, have created you, O Protector of the World!" "I have built the Empire so carefully..." "and now you destroy it." "Loyalty can make a man impertinent." "I have seen rebellion clouding your sight, Khan Baba." "This is the first time, I have stopped your sword." "Do you know why?" "Because from now on..." "I will make my own decisions!" "From now on, following any battle I want mercy to be shown to prisoners of war." "Today I declare prisoners of war will not be enslaved." "It is inappropriate." "Yes, I want to rule this land." "But rule it with, humanity and compassion." "I misunderstood you." "Had I known I wouldn't have had any reservation in ruling under your sovereignty." " Chughtai Khan!" " This way, Your Highness!" "It is now my desire, that you unburden yourself of responsibility and devote your life to Allah!" "Go on pilgrimage to Mecca." "Your Majesty!" "One more province is now under Mughal rule." "What about Rajputana?" "Your Majesty, their borders are unyielding." "The kings of Rajputana have rejected our sovereignty outright!" "The Rajputs!" "Devotees of the sword, the bravest of the brave!" "Your Highness!" "What's the reason for this interruption." "Forgive me." "The Queen is asking for the Princess." "Tell the Queen mother, I'll join her shortly." "As you wish." "Jodhaa, this isn't fair!" "I was about to win when the attendant distracted me." "Victory is victory, brother." "I have defeated you!" "Brother Sujamal, remember - a moment's distraction can change the duel's outcome." "A slight distraction can bring defeat... or death!" " It is you who taught me that!" " Yes, I know." "Now the student teaches the teacher." "Not teaching, only reminding." "Let me tell you." "Your skills are impressive." "A good student absorbs knowledge swiftly and well." "Like you, Jodhaa!" "Really?" "So I am a good student." "Thanks to a wise teacher like you." " Your new teacher is wiser." " A new teacher?" "Who is that?" "The Queen." "Your mother will teach you, what women must know." "You will soon be carried away in a palanquin." "But I have a condition!" "I will not marry, till father appoints you the Crown Prince!" " But..." " My last word!" "Jodhaa, you must not make unreasonable demands." "But it's true!" "I have heard father praise your skills." "He speaks of your bravery." "And the many tournaments you have won you are proficient in warfare deserving to be crowned." "Now there's nothing to be worried about." "Am I right?" "On this auspicious day of Dassera it is time for important announcements!" "My first announcement is:" "The reins of Amer will be in Bhagwan Das's hands." "The second:" "Sujamal... will be subordinate to Bhagwan Das." "And now for the news, you've long awaited." "Within the year, on an auspicious day, with Goddess Jamvai Mata's blessings Princess Jodhaa and Prince Ratan Singh will be joined in holy matrimony!" "Feign some shyness!" "A fruitful union!" "Where are you going?" "They must be looking for you." "Give me your veil." " Go and take my place discreetly." " Yes." "Brother, it grieved me to hear perhaps... father was helpless!" "Helpless?" "More like selfish and greedy." "I am not hungry for power." "I never eyed a thing that isn't mine." "I don't mind sharing the kingdom with Bhagwan Das and Maan Singh." "All I want is, my self-respect and honour." "And what is rightfully mine." "And if I am denied this then, remember Jodhaa, the setting sun will rise again!" "Brother!" "I will speak to the Emperor at an opportune moment and request him to ask King Bharmal to give you a share of the Amer throne." "I will be indebted to you, Sharifuddin Hussain!" "What will I get in return?" "What do you want?" "To invade Delhi!" "Invade..." "Delhi?" "Once you have your share of Amer, you will have to help me to invade Delhi." "But are you not the Emperor's brother-in-law?" "Yes, I did marry Bakshi Banu Begum, Jalaluddin's sister." "Due to that alliance, I was appointed, the Governor of Ajmer, Nagor and Mewat." "Let me tell you something Sujamal." "Water and ambition have one thing in common." "They are ever-swelling." "Now I want all of Hindustan!" "Very well." "I will help you." "But no blood must be shed in my accession." "What we dreaded has happened!" "Sujamal has asked Sharifuddin for help to annex my throne." "If a war is waged, our kingdom will be ruined." "Thousands of women will be widowed." "Children orphaned." "The very thought makes me tremble." "It does not make any sense to let innocent people get slaughtered." "Chandrabhanji wouldn't it be wise to make peace with the Mughals and offer Jalaluddin a hand of friendship?" " Do that and be branded a traitor!" " An alliance with the Mughals?" "No greater example of treason." "You'll surely be regarded a traitor." "It pains me too." "But let me tell you I will be saving my people from defeat, death and disaster by accepting the Mughal treaty!" "Very well, King Bharmal let me warn you and the people of Amer because of your decision no alliances will take place between our families for present and future generations!" " Not only Ajabgarh!" "All of Rajputana will cut ties with you!" "Rajaji, welcome to Sanganer!" "His Majesty has seen Chandrabhanji's message." "He will meet you here, in the elephant arena." " Where is His Majesty?" " His Majesty?" "Right there." "Taming wild elephants and horses is the Emperor's favourite pastime." "This is no longer a sport!" "Your Majesty, King Bharmal of Amer Head of the Kachhaawaas - a great Rajput dynasty, awaits you." "Welcome!" "Greetings, Your Majesty!" "We praise your courage." "A truly amazing feat!" "I invite you to my royal tent." "I will be pleased to welcome you there, Rajaji." "As you wish!" "On your guard!" "The Crown of the Mughals the Emperor of Hindustan Jalaluddin Mohammad approaches!" "Welcome." "I am honoured you have traveled so far to see me." "May I know the purpose of this visit?" "I wish to include the kingdom of Amer under Mughal sovereignty." "I am pleased and proud to hear you are entrusting Amer to us." "I wish to discuss... one more matter..." "Please go ahead." "In private..." "Disperse!" "Pray speak." "You must accept the hand..." "of my daughter, Princess Jodhaa!" "And this will be a marriage of alliance between the Mughals and Amer." "I can understand..." "the reason behind your silence..." " Probably..." " Don't misunderstand." "I appreciate your courage in speaking your mind." "I am honoured by your proposal." "And I thank you for it." "Let me give it some thought." "Only after visiting the shrine of Saint Moinuddin Chisti will I send you my response." "As it befits you!" "Help me, Khwaja!" "Help me." "I have come to Your sacred shrine with a dream " "The dream of a consolidated Hindustan under the Mughal sky." "Pray to Allah to help me fulfill this dream, O Saint!" "Ameen!" "May peace be upon you!" " Sharifuddin, all well?" " Yes, Your Majesty!" "Yes, Khan Baba?" "Jalal, there was almost a riot on my way to Ajmer when some Hindu Rajputs stopped Muslim pilgrims from coming to this shrine." "Due to that, the unrest is spreading." "Such religious riots, can cause disaster some day." "Will more security on the Ajmer route help?" "Your Majesty, orders will be issued!" "Many more places need surveillance, Sharifuddin." "Apart from Ajmer, there is..." "looting and plundering on the route leading to the Gujarat ports." "That is causing problems for the Haj pilgrims." "Whom does the Ajmer province fall under?" "King Bharmal of Amer." "Khan Baba!" "Kindly get my message sent to King Bharmal." "I accept his proposal of a marriage of alliance with his daughter." "And especially mention " "To ensure peace and unity in the province I will be pleased to accept this marriage!" "But consider that she is a Rajput." "A Hindu." "How is this marriage possible?" "Kindly reconsider your decision." "Sharifuddin, I have thought it over carefully." "It was the respected Bairam Khan Baba who held the reins of the Mughal rule in my name for years." "For all these years..." "I have often wondered why our forefathers failed to take over all of Hindustan." "Until now I have been in a quandary, how to make this dream come true." "The goal was clear, but the path was unknown!" "A marriage of alliance." "A new bond." "A divine signal from Allah." "I thank you, Almighty Allah, for showing me the way forward." "Khan Baba, convey my message of acceptance." "But father, he is a Mughal!" "Earlier too, I did not have a choice when I was betrothed to Prince Ratan Singh of Ajabgarh." "I convinced my heart to accept him." "But now I am being married to a man who belongs to a different religion." "Jodhaa, as your father, I understand what you're going through." "Your heart had set out to marry Prince Ratan Singh." "But it is them who have broken the alliance!" "It pains me to ask." "If not for your father then for the sake of your people for the province of Amer you will have to sacrifice your happiness." "I hear you have a message from Agra." "Is brother set to marry?" "I wonder why it has been decided so quickly." "Mother is away on a provincial tour." " We must go at once." "A lot needs..." " Control your emotions, Begum!" "Do you have any idea who he is marrying?" "The Princess of Amer." "A Hindu!" "Listen carefully!" "I will not attend this impure ceremony." "And neither will you!" "Please listen..." "Brother, forgive me." "Dear brother, I need your help, Please rescue me, Yours, Jodhaa," "No." "How can I send this letter to Sujamal?" " When I know that he's suffering." " Forgive me, Jodhaa." "What if Prince Ratan Singh reconsiders marrying you?" "If you just tell him you are opposed to this marriage." "Then..." "No, Madhavi." "In doing that, I'll be hurting father." "He is convinced this alliance will safeguard our kingdom." "Disperse!" "There is a way out." "Why not send a companion in your place to marry him?" "He has never seen you." "No, mother." "If the Mughal Emperor discovers the truth Amer will have to face his wrath." "They will definitely get to know." "Then, my dear keep this vial of poison drinking poison is better than losing your honour!" "O enchanter of the heart" "O enchanter of the heart" "My beloved Krishna, heed me" "Lord, why me?" "How will I find peace without You?" "Night and day I pine for You" "Abandon Your sacred cities of Kashi and Mathura" "Come and dwell in my eyes" "How will I find peace without You?" "My beloved Krishna, night and day I pine for You" " Yes, Princess?" " I have come to a decision." "I wish to meet the Emperor before I consent to marry." "I have certain conditions." "And for that, she has requested Your Majesty's presence in her royal tent." "What are these conditions?" "They are unknown to me!" "I am sorry, she has refused to tell me." "I welcome you I cannot find the words to express my appreciation that you agreed to come and hear me out." "I have two conditions " "Only if these are met, will I marry you." "And what are they?" "My first condition " "I will be allowed to keep my religion, my faith follow my customs and traditions and under no circumstances, will I be coerced into conversion!" "Do you accept?" "And?" "I will be allowed to bring an idol of my God with me and for Him, a temple will be built in my chamber!" "These are my two conditions." "King Bharmal's daughter has put two conditions before me." "Only if I meet them will she consent to marry me." "Her first condition:" "She would like to keep her religion and traditions." "And the second:" "A temple should be built in her palace inside the Mughal fort." "This the first time I have experienced the legendary Rajput pride and dignity." "I salute the Princess of Amer's fearless courage and candour!" "Let me tell her that I, too am born on the same soil as her." "And I, too, have the same courage and candour!" "I have decided that the alliance with Princess Jodhaa of Amer is acceptable to me!" "Allah willing, her demands will be met to her satisfaction." "Congratulations!" "Your Majesty, congratulations!" "Your marriage has given the pilgrims of Ajmer Sharif new reason to rejoice." "A group of Sufis would like to perform in honour of Khwaja Gharib Nawaaz." "Khwajaji, O Saint" "Khwajaji!" "O Master" "O Benevolent Heeder of the poor" "O Moinuddin" "O my beloved Khwaja!" "Abide in my heart" "O King of Kings, O beloved of Ali!" "O my beloved Khwaja!" "Abide in my heart" "You restore the destiny of the helpless" "O Saint, I have seen divine light in Your court" "O Saint, men of God lower their heads in Your court" "You are the Peer of the realm of Hindal You are the Pinnacle" "In yearning for You, beloved Khwajaji we have found the Prophet, the Chosen One" "My master has lead me to You" "My master has led me to You I have found refuge in You" "All my troubles have ended" "Now I am one with You" "No matter how proud I am to be one with You, it is but little" "I shall never leave the place where Your feet rest" "What is the reason for this sternness?" "Does this marriage displease you?" "Islam gives women equal rights to dissolve a marriage." "If you do not want this marriage choose the path of the 'khulla' and absolve yourself from this marriage." "It is your right!" "You can break this bond and be free." "Your customs may permit 'khulla'," "But for us, marriage binds us for seven lifetimes." "I am grateful to you, for accepting my demands." "I don't know, why my mind is filled with doubt." "My mind hasn't made peace with this marriage." "Perhaps, it is because our religion and cultures are so different." "I did give my consent to this marriage yet, my heart does not allow me to be close to you!" "I respect you." "I value your feelings." "I will not force myself on you." "I will be close to you when, God willing, your heart permits." "May Allah give you peace!" "Where's the Emperor?" "He is leaving for Malwa on urgent business." "Is everything alright, Jodhaa?" "Yes." "The Empress Hamida Banu Begum, mother of the Emperor!" "Welcome, my dear." "May Allah protect you from the evil eye and keep you well and happy!" "Ameen!" "So be it!" "Let me introduce you." "This is Maham Anga Jalaluddin's wet nurse." "She is like a mother to him." "She is also a Minister in the Mughal Court." "Remember one thing, Maham Anga has special status." "Jalal regards her above all the others." "More than me." "I have been away most of the time." "She nurtured Jalal during my 15-year absence." "He may ignore my word, but never hers." "Do not be apprehensive, Princess." "This is your home!" "Salima, escort the Princess to her royal chamber." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Wait!" "A ritual is yet to be done." "Rajput Folk Song about a New Bride" "Walk this way, Empress, with your pretty coloured feet." "The wind is blowing in the wrong direction." "Watch her every step!" "Come, my Empress!" "The women's palaces, the royal harem!" "This is your royal chamber." "It has five sections " "The first is for meetings, the Goshay Mulaakaat!" "Meet Shaak and Shurukh." "They learn quickly and repeat every word they hear." "This is your sleeping chamber, the Khwabgah your changing room, the Toshak Khana your gallery, the Jharokha and your prayer room, the Tasbih Khana!" "But... you won't need the Tasbih Khana." "I will, Ni'mat." "I will have my Krishna temple here." "So now we'll hear Hindu devotional songs echoing in the Mughal fort." "Right?" "Ni'mat!" "We did hear of your conditions." "You merit all praise, Empress!" "Rest assured, these are the Mughals." "A magnificent temple will be built." "Not magnificent." "A small temple is what I desire." "Kindly pass on this message to the Emperor." "Yes, Empress!" "Let everyone know!" "Fold your hands!" "Lower your eyes!" "Crown of the Mughals!" "Lord of his subjects!" "Heir of Timor!" "Jewel of Babur!" "Son of Humayun!" "Merciful Protector!" "Renowned in the Universe!" "The Emperor of Hindustan!" "Jalaluddin Mohammad, graces this court with his presence!" "Long live Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad!" "Finance Minister, Todarmalji..." "Your Majesty, war raises taxes and causes inflation hitting the common man the hardest." "War destroys the economy!" "You are so right, Todarmalji!" "This needs special attention." "We'll discuss it in the Diwan-E-Khas!" "(Private Audience Hall)" "Let's proceed." "Your Majesty, we've got news that your brother-in-law Sharifuddin Hussain, has taken over the governance of Ajmer." "And he did this because he is displeased with your marriage to the Rajput Princess." "Silence, Adham Khan!" "We will speak of family quarrels in private." "No, Khan Baba." "Let Adham Khan continue..." "Forgive me, Your Majesty!" "Sharifuddin doubts your abilities and intelligence as Emperor." "He even dared to say... because of this marriage you will cause the ruin of the Mughal dynasty." "He has crossed all boundaries of respect by spreading this to all." "Sharifuddin!" "Your Majesty ignore him." "A frog can only leap so high!" "But Sharifuddin has a point, Madam Maham Anga." "But Sharifuddin has a point, Madam Maham Anga." "Your Majesty was this the only way to consolidate the Empire?" "Pardon my impertinence but may I suggest that your heart is taking control of your mind." "What compelled you to marry a Hindu?" "It was an administrative decision, Head of the Ullemas." "Of benefit to everyone." "Measures taken for the country's welfare shouldn't be construed as anti-religious." "You are right." "But our sore point is why was a temple built in the fort?" "It is a blow to our hearts!" "Shaikh Mubarak Sahib..." "Saadir Adaasi Sahib!" "Circumstances compelled me to do what I did." "The well being of the kingdom is utmost in my mind!" "Very well, what do you expect from me, respected Sirs?" "Forgive me for saying this, Your Majesty the Empress must be kept out of all the common areas in the fort." "And no Islamic tradition should be changed on account of her." "O enchanter of the heart" "My beloved Krishna, heed me" "How will I find peace without You?" "Night and day I pine for You" "Abandon Your sacred cities of Kashi and Mathura" "Come and dwell in my eyes" "How will I find peace without You?" "My beloved Krishna, night and day I pine for You" "Disperse!" "The Royal Court of Public Proceedings is adjourned for the day!" "O Divine dancer who resides in Gokul in Vrindavan" "Radha, your handmaiden, yearns for the sight of You" "O beautiful dusky son of Nanda, beloved Krishna" "O forest-dweller, beauty is Your form" "I have surrendered body and soul to You" "O enchanter of the heart!" "Vermilion." "I belong to You, my life belongs to You" "I see only You In every reflection" "I shall become Your flute And belong to Your lips alone" "My heart is flooded with dreams" "Why was Shamsuddin Atka Khan appointed Prime Minister, and not me?" "It is now clear to me." "You consider Shamsuddin Atka Khan as a father and hence you made him the Prime Minister." "Who addresses the Emperor in such a raised tone?" "That is not true!" "I believe in his political abilities." "After all, Adham Khan is the Emperor's foster and older brother." "He dares to challenge the Emperor's authority without crown or throne..." " Ni'mat!" "... through deceit and injustice!" "A thousand scoundrels rolled into one!" "I want to know how capable are you, of ruling the kingdom?" "You were nothing." "But a puppet who danced to Bairam Khan's tune." "Don't forget it was my mother, who guided you." "I too am as capable as you!" "Mother, on what grounds could I have appointed him the Prime Minister?" "He has committed inhuman and shameful crimes." "He has plundered Malwa!" "Raped women!" "When I declared no prisoner of war be made into a slave or forced to convert, Adham disobeyed my orders!" "He has done everything I abhor!" "Actions I detest!" "He has brought disgrace to the Mughals through his deeds." "And does marrying a Hindu, bring great honour?" "Beware, Adham!" "Take the Princess's name with respect!" "Don't forget she is now the Empress of Hindustan!" "I won't tolerate any disrespect to her." "Your Majesty!" "Disperse!" "It is said that bad times come without warning!" "Failing to get Sharifuddin's help Sujamal knocked on other doors to regain his share of the throne," "Prince Ratan Singh of Ajabgarh offered him help," "And so did King Rana Uday Singh of Udaygarh," "To match the military might of Jalaluddin Mohammad we must forget our differences and join hands." "They agreed to help Sujamal, But decided to wait for the right time," "I will wipe out the names of Jodhaa and Jalaluddin from Rajputana's memory!" "No." "Don't say that, Ranaji." "Jodhaa's plight after marriage, worries me." "What she must be going through." "I know her well." "She must be unhappy." "Very unhappy!" "Your Majesty, this is a difficult question." "I'd like to reply through an anecdote..." "Pray speak!" "Your Majesty, the angels were once asked: 'What is heaven?" "'" "They answered: 'Every heart where love dwells is heaven itself'!" "Well said!" "The angels were then asked, 'What is hell?" "'" "They replied: 'A heart without love is hell itself'!" "How true!" "Well spoken!" "Today's session is over." "People may imagine spring is here Love, too, is bewildered" "Fragrance upstages the flowers in the garden" "Hidden in the veil of nature is a touch of sorrow" "The world around us is mellow Time is slumbering" "Lost and forgotten memories fill my heart" "Rebels must be dealt with severely." "If a ruler is weak, his kingdom will soon be in disarray." "When it comes to Sharifuddin you will have to exercise caution." "He is beyond, even my control!" "Curse my luck!" "Lost again." "Never mind." "Those who lose in this game, win in love." "Me?" "And love?" "My luck fails me there too." "Tell me something..." " Have you ever fallen in love?" " Why this sudden question?" "It's alright, Neelakshi." "To tell you the truth Ni'mat, I'm not sure what love is." "Love?" "A rainbow of feelings!" "But you're unlucky in love." "How do you know?" "As the palace's Head Eunuch, do you think I spend my time clapping?" "Your Majesty..." "I have good news." "The Emperor has ordered a Rajput feast in your honour on the day of the Pir." "A Rajput feast?" "In my honour?" "Not mine for sure!" "And he has sent you this gift." "It is beautiful!" "Kindly tell the Emperor, I like it very much." "Yes, Your Majesty!" "This means only one thing." "He's trying to woo you." "If that be so, I won't be indifferent either." "What do you... propose to do?" "I will cook for the feast." "Hear this!" "Her delicate hands will grind spices and stir pots." "That will be the day!" "You can't do that." "Why not?" "Because you are the Empress of Hindustan!" "Then I shall cook as a wife, not an Empress!" "My!" "My!" "Mir Bakawal, why are you gawking?" "It's the first time an Empress has entered the Royal Kitchen." "Your Highness, does our cooking displease you?" "She fears you'll make mincemeat of the peas!" "At your service..." "Prepare the ingredients..." "Come on!" "Hear the menu of the day!" "Your Majesty, we got the vessels cleaned, as per your instructions." "What's going on here?" "Why aren't you preparing lunch?" "Weren't you given the menu?" " We have been given the day off." " The day off?" "By whom?" "The Empress of Hindustan." "She will cook a vegetarian Rajput meal with her own hands." "The respected Maham Anga enters the kitchen!" "Keep your distance!" "There is a difference in dreaming and fulfilling dreams." "Do not fool yourself into believing that you have become an Empress, Princess!" "What wrong have I done?" "First you had a temple built in Agra fort now you take charge of the kitchen I am understanding everything!" "What do you mean?" "I have taken charge of the kitchen?" "Isn't that the right of every married woman?" "Never forget your marriage to Jalal is just an alliance." "In exchange for peace." "It might be so for you." "For us marriage is a sacred bond, which ends only in death." "Don't explain the meaning of marriage to me." "What marriage are you talking about?" "Which is not yet consummated?" "A marriage is complete only when there's an heir." "And since Jalal won't even touch you, an heir?" "So Princess Jodhaa, enjoy the world of the Mughals." "But do not try to be part of it." "I..." "I can't believe you're saying this." "How do you claim to be like a mother to him?" "Yes!" "I am his mother!" "I have fed him my milk." "Dedicating every waking hour to his well-being." "I have protected him from all harm." "Thanks to me no one has touched him." "An arrow was aimed at him when he was a boy I took it on my chest and saved him!" "If anyone tries to come between Jalal and me, I will destroy them." "I have always kept him from harm's eye." "You think I'll leave him exposed to you?" "Never!" "Your Majesty, the menu today is dal bati churma ker-sangri, pithode, gatte, til-papdi and panchmel sabzi." "For dessert, we have ghevar and sohan halwa." "Well done, Mir Bakawal!" "Pardon me, Your Majesty the Rajput Empress has prepared the feast today, not me." "But Mir Bakawal, this feast was supposed to be in her honour." "He is not at fault." "I asked him to let me cook." "Why did you take the trouble?" "It's no trouble." "I consider it my good fortune." "Pardon me, Your Majesty." "Let me remind you according to the law, food served to the Emperor must first be tasted by the cook." "Only then, is it safe for the Emperor to eat." "Since Empress Jodhaa has made the feast today let her say 'Bismillah' and begin." "Matters of security must be respected." "Even the Emperor cannot object." "Taste the food, Empress!" "Please do the honours." "Your Majesty, the food is safe to be served!" "Your Majesty..." "you may now enjoy the repast." "Bring me the dishes the Empress has tasted." "I wish to eat from the same plate!" "Wait!" "Do not eat that!" "Why not?" "It has less salt." "The food is exquisite." "Every morsel deserves praise!" "I have enjoyed it so much..." "I declare on the day of the Pir, I will only eat vegetarian food from Empress Jodhaa's kitchen!" "It is hard to describe this affliction" "I wonder to myself" "Does she belong to me?" "We walk side by side but distance separates us" "Like two shores of the ocean that never meet" "She is near yet so far" "I cannot endure this yearning" "A wall of glass keeps us apart" "No one should be allowed to trade in grain without our consent." "Another suggestion " "In certain provinces people are suffering from drought." "Their taxes should be waived!" "You are right, Khan Baba." "Ensure both the policies are implemented immediately." "Your Majesty!" "O my God!" "I heard a song My heart chose her" "What is this story that time tells me?" "O Allah!" "If the Emperor hears about this, he will free me too!" "Their freedom is more important than yours." "If I am filled with sadness" "She is forlorn too" "Loneliness casts a shadow on our encounters" "We meet and yet we do not meet, Flowers bloom and yet they do not" "Spring in our eyes, autumn in our hearts" "Jodhaa, I do not want to go on this provincial tour, but duty calls." "The Empress sits in the palanquin." " In the name of Allah!" " In the shelter of Allah!" "You did well!" "Now I will trap her with this." "Trap?" "But Mahambi, she wrote this letter before she was married." " How do you know that?" " Neelakshi told me." "Remember!" "You know nothing." "And don't you dare talk to anyone about this!" "Or else..." "Princess Jodhaa!" "Trying to be too clever, is she?" "I implore you." "I have tried hard to contact you." "There's still time." "Come and protect me, my brother." "Yours, Jodhaa." "Sujamal, she reminds you of your brotherly duty." "You must go!" "Have you lost your mind?" "It's a trap!" "Why would she call you to a lion's den?" "Entering the Agra fort means, inviting death." "Ranaji, at the cost of losing my life, I will go..." "You have indeed lost your mind, Sujamal!" "Go if you wish." "And spend the rest of your life admiring the dungeons of Agra fort!" "I will go." "Sharifuddin, I'm sensing trouble." "I'm in danger of being found out." "The Prime Minister Shamsuddin Atka Khan has discovered that I've embezzled tax money." "Adham, my brother, there's only one way out." "Before Shamsuddin unravels the truth to Todarmal he must be stopped!" "Can I be of any help?" "After all, I am indebted to you and your mother for my position in the Mughal army." "No." "I will act alone!" "Adham, my brother, be cautious whatever you do, don't leave it unfinished." "Taxes have been embezzled in the province of Malwa alone." "Tally the figures in these documents and you will see for yourself." "But Malwa comes under Adham." " You mean..." " I have always suspected him." "Today I have proof too!" "Shamsuddin Atka Khan Sahib!" "I must praise your auditing and revenue collection skills." "How well you count!" "But when it comes to my province Malwa you will have to ignore certain figures." "Consider them a concession." "You forget your responsibility as the Emperor's elder brother." "Moreover you happily extort your province to fill your pockets." " This is sheer cheating!" " Not cheating, a privilege!" "I advise you, Khan Baba to not interfere in my affairs or else..." " Adham Khan!" "Challenging a Prime Minister is no less than challenging the Emperor." "Disaster, Your Majesty!" "Adham Khan has entered the women's palace with a sword." "He murdered the Prime Minister!" "You insolent, ungrateful wretch." "How dare you!" "You killed a man, who was like a father to me." "Arrest this miserable wretch!" "Today you have crossed all limits!" "You killed Khan Baba to hide your heinous crimes!" "Not only was he loyal to the Mughal Empire but also a man of God!" "I considered him a father." "His punishment is throw him down head first!" "No, Jalal!" "Carry out the order!" " Is he dead?" " No, Your Majesty." "He is alive." "Then bring him up." "And throw him down again!" "Your Majesty..." "Keep your distance!" "Elder Mother I had to kill Adham for the terrible crime he committed." "Justice demanded his life, Elder Mother." "I understand." "Adham was wrong and had to pay for his crime." "That is why I forgive you, Jalal!" "I know that nothing can come between you and the throne." "And in my view Jodhaa too, should not make any such attempt!" "Jodhaa?" "Why do you speak of her?" "Do you know what this is?" "A vial of poison!" "It was found in Jodhaa's belongings." "My greatest fear is now coming true." "Fear?" "Don't forget, even priceless brass turns black!" "Find out whom she writes to, besides her family." "What are you insinuating?" "She was betrothed to the Prince of Ajabgarh." "Then she married you." "Why?" "She is an assassin sent by the Rajputs in disguise of a beautiful wife." "Are you saying that she sent a message to the Prince of Ajabgarh?" "You are no longer a child, Jalal." "She's your wife!" "Yet why does she resist intimacy?" "Because she's still in love with that Rajput Prince of Ajabgarh." "Someone is coming to see her soon." "No matter how much light, a mirror reflects, it has a dark side." "How is my Jodhaa?" "I was worried about you." "Why did you want to meet me in secret?" "You mentioned in your letter that you're coming to take me away?" "But why?" "I knew you were unhappy." "I read your letter and came at once." " Letter?" "What letter?" " The one that you sent." "I sent no letter." "What do you mean?" " Here it is and your rakhi too." " This rakhi..." "I did... write this letter before I got married." "But never sent it, thinking you had your own worries." "How are you, brother?" "Me?" "I am well." "Just wandering about without kingdom or home." "Never mind me." "I was worried about you all along." "Brother, I am happy here." "Happy?" "What do you mean?" "You were forced to marry and you say you're happy?" "It's not as you think." "The Emperor did not convert me." "He even built a temple for me." "What?" "I knew nothing of this." "I am saddened by what you have endured, brother." "One thing still bothers me." "If you didn't send me the letter, then who did?" "Arrest him!" "The Emperor?" "So this was a trap set up by you!" "You betrayed me, Jodhaa!" "No, brother." "That is why you sent the letter." "Don't misunderstand." "I have nothing to do with this." "Jodhaa, this rakhi will always stay on my wrist it will be a reminder of your treachery!" "Brother!" "Your Majesty!" "For his treachery against the Mughal Empire arrest the traitor Ni'mat!" "No, Your Majesty!" "Save me, my Empress!" "He isn't to be blamed." "He was only following my orders." "May I know what was so important that you saw it fit to hide it from your husband and sneak out in the middle of the night to meet a stranger." "Who was he?" "The Prince of Ajabgarh?" "The Prince of Ajabgarh?" " But..." " You have betrayed me!" " Betrayed?" " Yes!" "Elder Mother had warned me." "It is not me, but Maham Anga, who has betrayed you!" "How can she ever betray me?" "She has nurtured and raised me." "Probably that's the reason, I too have shown her respect." "But the same Maham Anga has tried to keep us apart." "She planted a vile seed of doubt in your mind against me." " What would you call her, Your Majesty!" " Silence!" "I will not tolerate a word against Elder Mother." "Just as you will not entertain a word against her I too cannot hear a word against my integrity and honour." "How unfortunate I am!" "Just when I had started to find love, trust and happiness why did this have to happen?" "Since I am accused of treason, you may as well let me know my punishment." "You will go back to your family!" "Since love must be based on trust it would be best that I go." "Prepare the Empress of Hindustan's departure at once!" "People may imagine spring is here" "Love too, is bewildered" "Fragrance upstages the flowers in the garden" "Hidden in the veil of nature is a touch of sorrow" "The world around us is mellow" "Time is slumbering" "Lost and forgotten memories fill my heart" "What have you done?" "You consider him your son, and yet tried to wreck his marriage?" "I was only doing my duty." "Duty?" "I tolerated your misdeeds, you pass off as duty." "I have never interfered." "But enough is enough!" "This is a limit!" "He wasn't the Prince of Ajabgarh but Jodhaa's brother, Sujamal." "What?" "What about that letter?" "Are you even aware of what was written?" "Jodhaa wrote it before she got married, but never sent it." "And Maham Anga used the letter to poison your mind against her." "I can't believe it, Mother!" "Elder Mother, is it true?" "This is a blatant lie." "I have been wrongly accused!" "I'm innocent, Empress!" "Silence, Maham Anga!" "Lower your voice when speaking to my mother!" "Answer my question." "Is it true or not?" "Salima will answer this question." "Salima!" "Speak up, Salima." "Have no fear." "Tell us the truth!" "Your Majesty, I brought it to respected Maham Anga's notice that the letter was written before marriage but she threatened me and used the letter for her own ends." "O God!" "I have made a terrible mistake..." "What have I done?" "What have I done?" "I gave you the status of a mother and you poisoned my mind against Jodhaa?" "You have broken my trust in you." "You have erased all the good memories..." "I had of you!" "Is this why I called you 'elder Mother'?" "You have nurtured me all my life." "Only for that, I forgive you!" "Nevertheless, from now I will never see your face again." "Bring her back, Jalal!" "I don't know how I shall face her." "Admitting a mistake only makes love grow deeper." "I am convinced that Jodhaa will accept." " Didn't I tell you, he'd come?" " I still can't believe it!" "Welcome!" "It is an honour and a privilege to have you here in Amer." "May this vermilion mark signify a strong bond between Mughals and Rajputs!" "No matter what he says, I will not go back." "But are you not going to welcome him?" "Now wipe the frown off your face and draw the veil." "Whom do my son-in-law's eyes seek?" "We have a custom in Amer." "When a son-in-law visits for the first time he must find his bride among the women of the palace." "If he succeeds, he gets to stay in his wife's chamber." "And if he fails, he has to sleep under the open sky counting the stars!" "Come!" "Welcome, son-in-law..." "So you finally found your Jodhaa!" " Will you come back with me?" " No, I'm not going anywhere!" "I have come to take you home." "Why do you now refuse?" "I will not go back to Agra!" "It feels strange being here, alone with you, in this chamber." "It is strange!" "But I have a solution..." "And what might that be?" "This is too harsh a punishment." "Now I cannot see my face reflected in your eyes!" "This is unjust!" "Jodhaa..." "Jodhaa, I have expressed regret." "You can't win me by just expressing regret." "But you will never understand this." "I don't understand?" "No, you don't!" "You know how to wage war and conquer." "But do not know how to rule." "What did you say?" "That you have only conquered me but not won my heart yet." "This is unfair." "I have fulfilled your every wish I have respected every demand of yours I have carried out my duties as a husband!" "If that were true you'd never have sent me away without hearing my side." "But this..." "But try and understand that considering the circumstances a misunderstanding was inevitable." "But you should have at least tried to know what really happened." "But the truth is that, you are far removed from reality you do not know how to win hearts." "To do that, you need to look into their minds discover their little pleasures and sorrows." "And win their trust." "Be one with their heartbeat!" "And the day you will succeed in doing that you will rule my heart!" "Forgive me, Jodhaa." "Excellent!" "Now, if you defeat me you can gladly stay back in Amer." "And if I win then you will have to return with me." "Raise your sword!" "Raise it!" "Excellent!" "Allah be praised!" "Empress of Hindustan do not forget, I am your husband!" "Disperse!" "O Allah..." "There is a saying in Persian:" "'Why seek Paradise?" "It is before me now!" "'" "I will not go back!" "Princess!" "I won!" "This is unfair." "Gira interrupted..." "Regardless!" "I won and you lost." "Gira, could you not have waited?" "You made me lose." "Forgive me." "An envoy brings a message for His Majesty." "Ask him to wait." "Forgive her, Jodhaa." "Remember, a moment's distraction can prove fatal in battle and can bring... '... defeat or death.' I know!" "Where did you learn to duel so well?" "My brother Sujamal taught me the art!" "He has taught you well." "I was lucky to have won." "Now prepare to leave." "I will not go." "Now this goes against your protocol." "Being the Empress of Hindustan, you cannot go back on your word." "I do as I please." " I will not go!" " And now, I won't force you." "Do you know why?" "My heart says, you will come on your own accord." "You will come." "Because by then..." "I would have won your heart!" "Your Majesty, why are you doing this?" "Roaming in the bazaar without guards is dangerous." "Do not worry." "No one will recognize me." "I'm doing it since there's a difference between conquering and ruling!" "To win the hearts of people, one must look into their minds." "Another thing... do not address me as 'Your Majesty'." "Then what do I call you?" "Call me Jalal." "Where do we start, Mahesh Das?" " Greetings!" " Greetings!" "Will your eyes only feast or do you even intend to buy anything?" " How much is the grain?" " Three coins for a pound." " The barley?" " Two coins for a pound." "Shall I pack it?" "We'll buy wheat instead." " Wheat?" "Two coins for a pound." " Two coins for a pound?" "!" "What can we do?" "The landowners decide the price." "His prices are sky high." "Looks like you too have dropped from the sky!" "You're pockets are empty and you want to buy Agra bazaar?" "Take it or leave it!" "Insolent fool!" "Do you know with whom you have an audience?" "An audience?" "Move on!" "Let's go." "We'll try the next shop." "Move on!" "Get your fresh tobacco here!" "Silence!" "Arrest him!" "What's going on there?" "Master, forgive me." " We must go back." " No, wait." "This is what I've come to see." " This Mughal officer is unjust." " Yes, indeed!" "Too much atrocity!" "But he is a loyal officer of the Mughal Court..." " Are you new here?" " Yes." "Another blind man in the land of the blind!" "Can't you see how these foreigners behave?" " What foreigners?" " These Mughals!" "They are all outsiders." "The Emperor's court is full of them." "I have heard that, the Emperor is a very good man." "He is doing a lot for the common man." "Why not complain to him directly?" "Forget it, Mister!" "We can only complain to our near ones." "And we do not believe that the Emperor is a Hindustani." "The Mughals or any others, they are all outsiders!" "Did you know our Emperor was born in Amarkot in a Hindu Rajput home?" "And raised here too?" "So how can you call him a foreigner?" "He is as much an Indian as you are." "Really?" "If he is an Indian then what has he done for the common man?" "If this Emperor cares so much then why doesn't he abolish the Pilgrim Tax?" "The Pilgrim Tax?" "Looks like you're new not only to Agra but to the country!" "Don't we all Hindus have to pay Pilgrim Tax when we go on pilgrimage?" "It does not worry the rich." "But the common man can't pay such taxes." "So we suffer but what's the use?" "Nobody pays any attention." "Let's go!" "Coming here incognito has proved most useful, Your Majesty." "Now we know how people perceive the Mughal rule." "What is this Pilgrim Tax?" "When the Hindus go on pilgrimage to pray to their Gods they have to pay a tax to the Mughal Treasury." "Do you also pay this tax?" " Yes, Your Majesty!" " So why didn't you object?" "This is outrageous." "A tax to offer prayers to God?" "I never thought about it." "This tax has been collected for years." "How do we change this?" "To all those present!" "I want to make an important announcement " "After much deliberation, I have come to realize that asking Hindus to pay a tax when they go on pilgrimage is akin to weighing God's glory in coins." "Therefore, I have decided that from today the Pilgrim Tax will be abolished forever!" "Your Majesty, it is a wonderful thought." "May I be permitted to comment?" "You may." "What is this injustice?" "Have you forgotten us?" "We, too, have worked hard to build the Mughal Empire." "Our sweat has also cemented the bricks to build the Empire." "We are also your advisors." "This is an astonishing decision!" "Before deciding, why wasn't our counsel taken?" "I felt no need, respected Saadir Adaasi!" "Imposing or abolishing a tax is a ruler's decision." "The throne decides." "I'm not taking any step against Islam." "It is an administrative decision." "Not a religious one!" "If that be so then could the Finance Minister Todarmalji kindly explain the impact on the Royal Treasury?" "Your Majesty, this decision will definitely impact the Royal Treasury." "The Royal Treasury!" "I'd like to know what is this Royal Treasury?" "What is this Treasury?" "We, Mughals, are not like the other invaders who plunder and loot Hindustan of its riches and fill the coffers." "This is my country." "And I will not allow anyone to ravage it!" "I want my people to know that regardless of their religion, I will embrace them." "A coin rings out only when it falls, not when picked up." "I request you not to be emotional and make unwise decisions." "Ever since I was a child others have made decisions for me." "I've always been told what must be done." "I want to be free now and do as I see fit!" "Todarmalji!" "Let it be known that from today, the Pilgrim Tax is forever abolished!" "Let the order be carried out!" "Long live!" "O great and magnificent Emperor" "O great and magnificent Emperor" "Ruler of Royal Decree" "May your life be everlasting" "Words alone cannot praise you You are the cornerstone of Hindustan" "Hindustan is your life And you are the life of Hindustan" "We welcome you in our hearts!" "Kingdom of Virat's salutation!" "O great and magnificent Emperor" "Ruler of Royal Decree" "May your life be everlasting" "Words alone cannot praise you" "You are the cornerstone of Hindustan" "Hindustan is your life" "And you are the life of Hindustan!" "We welcome you in our hearts" "The kingdom of Shimalgarh's salutation!" "In every town" "In every courtyard" "Love abounds" "In every heart" "Our victory  lies in the Emperor" "A wind of peace  blows across the land" "We welcome you in our hearts" "O great and magnificent Emperor Ruler of Royal Decree" "Empress of Hindustan, Jodhaabai has arrived in Diwaan-E-Aam!" "I am overwhelmed with happiness to see you here." "I had to come." "After all, you have won my heart!" "Your Majesty today your people have wholly accepted you in their hearts." "And hence, your subjects, most humbly wish to bestow on you the title of... 'Akbar'!" "Jalaluddin Mohammad 'Akbar'!" "The title pleases me very much." "I accept it with gratitude." " Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar!" " Long live!" "Akbar!" "Every heart bears witness to our Emperor's generosity" "Wherever he treads, he showers gold on his path" "We welcome you in our hearts" "Your religion is love" "You rule many hearts" "No praise can describe you" "You are the confluence of all traditions" "We welcome you in our hearts" "O great and magnificent Emperor!" "The Emperor has been struck by an arrow!" "There he is!" "Allow His Majesty to rest." "We will keep you informed of his progress." "'I am very pleased." "No praise will do justice to your work.'" "'Delhi is within our reach now." "Saadir Adaasi'" "The arrow's poison is spreading." "His temperature isn't coming down." "Who could have attempted to kill Jalaluddin?" " Never mind!" "My concern is Rajputana." " Meaning?" "If Jalaluddin survives the Mughal army will spare no one." "And if he dies the Afghans and Uzbeks won't let this opportunity slip by." "That's so true, Ranaji." "It will be wise to ignore the needs of others and safeguard our own provinces." "Sujamal we would've helped you but circumstances have changed." "And anyway, your struggle is no more political it has become a family feud." "You must work alone to regain your share of Amer's throne!" "We can only offer you our best wishes, nothing more!" "Jodhaa, his condition is worsening." "O Lord Krishna..." "The Emperor has regained consciousness!" "May His Majesty live long!" "May God give you a long life!" " Please rest." " The Emperor is well again." "The Emperor is well again?" "The Emperor is well again!" "Sharifuddin Hussain!" "Jalal knows you were behind the assassination attempt." "He is furious." "Soldiers are coming for us!" "Have no fear, Saadir Adaasi Sahib." "Before Agra, we must seize Amer!" "Amer?" "Will Sujamal help you once he is crowned?" "Once Amer is in our hands, we will finish Sujamal." "Sharifuddin has planned an attack on Amer." "With Sujamal taking on his side." "End this conflict and give Sujamal his rightful share." "Have no fear!" "Yes." "Now about Sharifuddin he must be stopped in Merta, before he reaches Amer." "Banu?" "Time is scarce." "My husband can kill Sujamal anytime." "Jodhaa, stop this battle!" "Or else three families will drown in their own blood." "We have to go!" "The battlefield is dangerous." "Do not go!" "Todarmalji, my mind is made up." "I must go." "Do not worry." "Halt!" "Your Majesty, dust is rising on the northern horizon..." "How far are they?" "About three miles." "Two miles..." "He has arrived too soon." "One mile!" "Halt!" "Your Majesty, the archers await your command." "No!" "I want peace, not war." "Chughtai Khan!" "Raise the peace flag!" "Pardon me, Your Majesty Sharifuddin will misunderstand." "He might assume we are weak." "That's precisely what I want." "He must get the wrong idea and commit a mistake." "I understood." "Raise the peace flag!" "I knew Jalaluddin would want to negotiate." " Manjum Khan!" " Yes, Your Majesty." "Raise our flag in acceptance." "And set camp here!" "Allah, protect us!" "He deliberately did not use elephants." "Because they would have slowed down his pace." "Their army has much food." "They can survive a long time." "They can extend the battle longer than us." "Many of our soldiers have been misguided to join Sharifuddin's army." "We have to bring them back!" "A great battle is won without shedding a single drop of blood." " Is everything ready?" " Yes, Your Majesty." "Make no mistake." "You will infiltrate the Emperor's army and find a way into his tent and at the opportune moment, kill the Emperor!" "Also, Jalaluddin has told Bharmal to grant Sujamal his rights to Amer's throne." "Make sure Sujamal learns nothing of this." "Once we get rid of the Emperor, Sujamal comes next." "Don't ask questions!" "We are withdrawing our support of Sharifuddin." "As you command." "Take our men and fight alongside Jalaluddin's army." "Hurry!" "There is very little time." "As you command..." "What is the meaning of this?" " Kumbhaa?" " What happened?" "Surprised?" "Wasn't he the one you sent to warn Jalaluddin?" "Yes." "Because I wanted to stop you." "If you're a true warrior, then fight Jalaluddin on the battlefield." "Not by conspiracy!" "Not by conspiracy?" "When you asked me to help overthrow King Bharmal wasn't that a conspiracy?" "Where was your loyalty then?" "On your guard!" "Horsemen approaching!" "It's Sujamal!" "Sujamal!" "Warn the Emperor!" "Bhagwan Das, pull out the arrows!" "Is this Sujamal?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "Sharifuddin has sent an assassin disguised as a Royal Guard to kill you." "Take him away!" "Thank you, Uncle." "I am grateful to you." "You agreed to offer me my share..." "I made a mistake... in judging you" "O Allah!" "Jodhaa will be distraught!" "She betrayed me!" "No, Sujamal." "You are mistaken." "It was I, who mistrusted her, and wanted you arrested." " Jodhaa is not at fault." " What?" "Jodhaa, I misunderstood you and doubted your integrity forgive me..." "Don't say that!" "I misunderstood you I hurt your honour..." "No, brother!" "May you stay forever happy!" "You are... a great man!" "I was wrong..." "to have not understood you." "What you have done for Jodhaa will make future generations honour and respect you..." "Banu Sharifuddin is a rebel." "He has committed treason against me." "The only punishment for such a man is death." "Justice demands that I kill him." "I don't know if he is right or wrong." "But the need of the hour is to let your spirit of forgiveness guide your decision." "O Allah, what must I do?" "First Adham and now Sharifuddin why do my close ones have to fall under the shadow of my sword?" "I expected this behaviour from you but it is your misfortune that I survived." "I could have made you Governor of other provinces besides Ajmer." "Rebellion results in only one thing..." "and that is bloodshed." "Didn't you think of 'bloodshed' when you mercilessly killed Adham Khan?" "That was a different matter, Sharifuddin." "How unfair!" "You can't state the 'rules of the game' and make the moves too." "This time I decide the rules." "I am listening." "If you want, we can prevent bloodshed." "And how is that?" "Fight me!" "In an arm-to-arm combat." "If I win, then Hindustan will be mine." "And if I lose, I will leave this country forever!" "I accept!" "This is no way to crush a revolt." "Why did you accept?" "To prevent bloodshed." "Forgive me, Your Majesty, you forget Sharifuddin is fierce and vicious." "I'm aware of that." "He is a strong man." "But I won't let Hindustan fall in the wrong hands!" "Sharifuddin!" "If you were not my brother-in-law this spear would have gone through you!" "Only for my sister's sake I forgive you!" "I am taking back your provinces from you." "You will not be allowed to take any administrative decisions from now on." "As you command." "And all your life..." "you will remain loyal to me!" "Yes, Your Majesty!" " Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar!" " Long live!" "Respected Saadir Adaasi Sahib the happiness of life cannot be divided on religious grounds." "I am a follower of Islam... a Muslim!" "And yet, I bow my head, in respect for every religion." "The people of my Empire are free to worship and practice their religions." "But it is a shame you failed to understand me." "Now it is my wish." "You dedicate your life to Allah and travel to Holy Mecca!" "Now I request the Rajput Empress of Hindustan to join me here." "To all present and the Mughal empire, I say this for the last time " "Queen Jodhaa is a Hindu Rajput." "She is my wife." "And the Empress of Hindustan!" "Any act against her, is an act against the Mughal empire." "Let one more thing be known to one and all!" "Respect and tolerance of every religion will make the future of Hindustan glorious!" "So be it!" "Anything else for the day, Chughtai Khan?" "Only a prayer for your good health." "This was the story of Jodhaa Akbar." "Their love story is not a part of folklore." "Nor is their love ever discussed." "Perhaps, it is because..." "history never gave them any importance." "But the truth is  that Jodhaa and Akbar, together  silently  made history!" "Sync:" "C. Rondinelli"