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Did Akbar secretly visit Mirabai?
Before he departed, he touched the holy feet of Meera and placed a necklace of priceless gems in front of the idol as a present. Somehow the news reached the KumbhaRana that Akbar had entered the sacred temple in disguise, touched the feet of Meerabai and even presented her a necklace.
Why Krishna did not marry Meera?
From then on, Meera lost her love for Sri Krishna as her husband. It is said that when Meera grew up, she believed that Shri Krishna would marry her. Meera’s love for Krishna was not liked by her in-laws and her mother-in-law insisted her to worship Durga Maa as her in-laws worshiped Durga Devi, but Meera did not.
When was Akbar born?
October 15, 1542
Akbar/Date of birth
Akbar, in full Abū al-Fatḥ Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Akbar, (born October 15?, 1542, Umarkot [now in Sindh province, Pakistan]—died c. October 25, 1605, Agra, India), the greatest of the Mughal emperors of India.
Who is Rana Sanga to Meera?
Bhojraj Singh Sisodia (c. 1495–1526) was the eldest son of Rana Sanga, ruler of Mewar in western India. He is best known as the husband of the reputed bhakti poet-saint Meerabai.
Why did Akbar refuse to see Meerabai?
Meerabai was married to Rana Kumbha of Chitore, in Mewar. This family and the Moghul Emperors had always been the worst of enemies! If Akbar went to see Meerabai, he would be risking his life and he would also be placing Meerabai herself in great danger. But Akbar was determined to go. He said, “I will not go as the Emperor with my army.
Why did Akbar place a necklace at the feet of Mirabai?
To show his gratitude, Akbar placed a diamond necklace at the feet of Mirabai’s little statue of Lord Krishna. Those who were present were amazed at the mendicant’s gesture. They wondered if perhaps somebody quite rich had come in the form of a mendicant.
Who is Meera Meerabai?
Meerabai is widely known as an incarnation of Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna. She was born in 1499 in a small village called Kurkhi in Marwar, in the state of Rajasthan, India. Meera’s father Ratan Singh belonged to the Ranthors of Merta, who were great devotees of Vishnu.
What qualities did Akbar always appreciate in others?
Akbar always appreciated others’ good qualities. In the course of time, he came to hear about Mirabai, the great devotee of Lord Krishna. The bhajans that she sang became known throughout the length and breadth of India.