Jodhabai, also referred to as Harkha Bai or Mariam-uz-Zamani,was the wife of Mughal emperor Akbar. She was the mother of Akbar's eldest surviving son and successor, Jahangir. Jodhabai had always been a controversial character. Many historians believe she was Akbar's wife, while some contradict this saying she was Akbar's son Jahangir’s wife.