Jodha Akbar was an Indian historical drama television series that aired from June 18, 2013 to August 7, 2015 on Zee TV.

The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, and had starred Rajat Tokas and Paridhi Sharma.

Jodha Bai, princess of Amer, daughter of Raja Bharmal and Rani Mainavati, is a kind and intelligent young girl who believes that rule is spread by love and togetherness, not by force.

Later, when Sharifuddin continued to increase his demands, King Bharmal's friend suggests that he should meet Jalal to negotiate.

The kingdom rejoices at the thought of an heir, but the happiness is short-lived as Maham Anga poisons Rukaiya, leading to a miscarriage.

She plants false scenarios in his mind to make him hate his parents, and entices him into women and addictions.

Individuals protested against the show along with Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, another historical series that aired on Sony TV.

[4] The title of the series was criticised by members of the Kshatriya community as a misleading, politically motivated historical revision that minimised Rajput history.

The community protested against the series in Rajasthan, and alleged that if the name was not changed, they would not allow any Balaji Telefilms productions to be released in the state.

"[5] The producer of the show, Ekta Kapoor was influenced by the 2008 big screen movie, Jodhaa Akbar, directed by Bollywood's Ashutosh Gowariker.

[6][7] Rajat Tokas who had earlier worked with Ekta Kapoor in the soap opera, Tere Liye was selected to play the role of the protagonist Akbar.

[8][9] Ekta Kapoor stated she conducted 7000 auditions for the female protagonist Jodha across the nation before selecting Paridhi Sharma.

[10] Ashwini Kalsekar was selected to play the role of Maham Anga, Akbar's primary caretaker and protector.