Zain Khan Koka

Zain Khan Koka (died 1601) was a leading official in the Moghul Empire under Akbar, including serving for a time as governor of Kabul.

Zain Khan was the son of Akbar's wetnurse and thus received the title "Koka" which means foster brother.

In 1596 Prince Salim (future Emperor Jahangir) became violently enamoured of Zain Khan Koka's daughter Khas Mahal, and meditated marrying her.

[2] However, when Akbar saw that Salim's heart was immoderately affected, he, of necessity, gave his consent.

The marriage took place on the eve of 28 June 1596 at the house of Hamida Banu Begum.