Episode 1-100
Jodha Akbar is a sixteenth century love story about a political marriage of convenience saga between a Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodhaa. But much more then that it's the marriage of contrasts.
Maha Manga enquires Akhbar about the box that contained the poison after Akhbar presents the box. Akhbar stays curious on finding the culprit who was responsible for his son's death. Akhbar enquires Jodha about the box, but, Jodha mentions her unawareness. She also breaks a glass bowl in anger and asks Akbar to fix it up with a view to indicate the respect she lost after Akhbar insulted her. Rahim meets Jodha in person and informs her about witnessing Maha Manga immersing the poison in the box.
Jodha informs Moti about Mahamanga who was the culprit responsible for the death of Akhbar's heir. Jodha hence, decides to reveal Mahamanga's evil act to Akhbar with a valid evidence. Jodha pretentiously mixes spices from the same box in Mahamanga's presence to check Mahamanga's behaviour. Mahamanga hence, accepts her crime to Jodha but, creates a whole new story in Akhbar's presence.
Akhbar gets furious on Jodha as she accuses Mahamanga for killing Akhbar's heir. Akhbar however defends Jodha in Mahamanga's favour. Maharana and his army organize a meeting to plan a strategy against Akhbar. Jodha asks Rahim to act as a evidence and explain the entire scenario to Akhbar that he explained to her.
Jodha asks Moti to keep a watch while she changes clothes. Moti, however, allows Akbar to enter the room. Akbar informs Jodha that he will deliver the verdict into the accusations against Mahamanga. Akbar further reveals that he had discovered that it was Mahamanga's lookalike who had murdered their son. Later, he meets Mahamanga's lookalike and questions her motive behind killing the prince.
Mahamanga's lookalike kills the royal prince to avenge the death of her family members at the hands of Akbar. After learning her intentions, Akbar sentences her to death. Akbar informs Jodha that she would finally be visiting her parents at Amer. Though delighted, Jodha agonizes over the horror and pain she suffered in Agra.
Jodha's brothers receive a letter from Amer by King Bharval informing them about the war strike, by their enemy. Jodha's brothers hence, visit Amer by taking Akbar's permission. Aadam informs his mother Mahamanga about her lookalike- Lakhi's killing. Mahamanga hence, appreciates Laaki's sacrifice and asks her son Aadam to grant a huge reward to Laaki's family. Akbar gets furious on Jodha after she refuses to participate in the occasion of Meena Bazaar. He then, orders Jodha to participate in the occasion. Jodha however, decides to stay firm on her decision.
Akbar's mother signifies the importance of the Meena Bazaar to Jodha as an age hold tradition. Jodha, hence, willingly agrees to be a part of it. She also feels guilty for keeping her mother in law unaware about her return to Amer. Akbar appreciates Jodha for participating in Meena Bazaar. Though being a Mughal, he informs her about celebrating the festival of Holi in his kingdom, the other day, to make the Queen cherish her last days in Agra.
Rukaiyya appreciates Akbar's concern for Jodha after Akbar purchases all the clothes that Jodha exhibited in the Meena Bazaar. Jodha accidently splashes colours of holi over Mahamanga while celebrating the festival with her friends. Mahamanga gets furious and holds Jodha at fault by making it a religious issue. Akbar hence, gets bursts his anger over Jodha while, Jodha willingly accepts her mistake.
Mahamanga's son gets furious after he learns about his mother's insult by Jodha. With a view to punish Jodha, Akbar decides to send Jodha to Amer. He announces the same in his courtroom. Jodha's mother however, objects for the same and informs Jodha about her return, to be disrespect to their community. Jodha hence, assures her mother of her stay in Agra. Akbar gets restless after Jodha disappears from the kingdom the next day.
Mahamanga gets annoyed by Jodha's act of getting disappeared overnight. Akbar also stays bothered about Jodha. Jodha on the other hand, tries to commit suicide by jumping in a lake. Akbar also jumps into the lake and saves her life. Akbar's mother asks for a remedy from Saint Peersaab for the constant disturbances in Akbar's life. Peersaab hence, mentions Akbar and his wife's visit to Ajmer Sharif as a solution to the problem. He also mentions about criteria for Akbar's partner, for the pilgrimage, to be the one who receives the first light of the sun, early that day.
Akbar brings Jodha inside the kingdom through a secret route. He leaves Jodha in a dark room that falls in way of the route. Rukkaiya gets annoyed watching Jodha receiving the first ray of sunlight the next morning after Rukkaiya and Akbar's mother enter the dark room. Akbar's mother informs Jodha about the words of Peersaab and asks her to leave for Ajmer Sharif with Akbar.
Akbar's mother is cheerful after her desire to send Akbar and Jodha to Ajmer Sharif is fulfilled. Aadam Khan sends his boys to kill Akbar on his way to Ajmer Sharif. Akbar catches a live snake from Jodha's bed while, she is asleep.
Jodha feels guilty for getting angry at Akbar after she misunderstands his concern as his misbehaviour. Akbar and Jodha meet a group of poor Fakirs on their way to Ajmer Sharif. Jodha gets annoyed on Akbar, after he refuses her to lend her jewelleries to them. She gets further annoyed after he gives them his own jewelleries.
Akbar and Jodha visit a jungle together for hunting. In order to save the animals from being prey, Jodha empties Akbar's gun prior to their visit to the jungle. She informs him about it when he tries to kill a tiger. The tiger attacks Akbar but, Akbar manages to kill him with his knife. Akbar, however, gets seriously injured. Jodha manages to bring him back home. Akbar's mother gets furious on Jodha on watching her son's condition.
Akbar gets attacked by a tiger during hunting. Mahamanga announces about Akbar's ill health. Jodha wants to meet Rukaiyaa but is denied by her & her maids. Finally she manages to meet Rukaiyya & tell her about the whole incident. Akbar's mother sends some medicine made by Jodha to treat Akbar, which upsets Mahamanga & Rukaiyya.
Akbar's health gets worse and whole kingdom gets worried. Jodha prays to Lord Krishna for Akbar's recovery. A famous physician visits the kingdom and tells everybody about the magical benefits that Jodha's medicine could bring. Jodha's medicine helps Akbar in his speedy recovery which upsets Rukaiyya. Akbar's mother gifts Koran to Jodha.
Jodha tells her mother-in-law that she tried to save Akbar because he is a son, a brother, a husband and not because he is an emperor. Akbar's mother is impressed with Jodha. Jodha's father visits kingdom to meet Akbar. He tells that his daughter Sukanya's marriage has been fixed. Jodha comes to know that Akbar has played a matchmaker for Sukanya. Jodha's father requests Akbar to perform the rituals at Sukanya's marriage.
Rukaiyya asks Akbar why he played a match-maker for Sukanya and comes to know that it was a political move. Rukaiyya tells Akbar that she would not allow him to attend Sukanya's marriage. Mahamanga plans to stop Akbar from visiting Aamer. Jodha and Akbar get into an argument while talking about Akbar's plan to visit Aamer with his army. Mahamanga tells Rukaiyya about Akbar's decision to attend Sukanya's marriage. She provokes her against Jodha.
King Bharmal starts preparations for Sukanya's marriage. His wife and mother convince him to invite King Pratap to the wedding ceremony despite the differences between the duo. King Pratap accepts the wedding invitation. Akbar's mother plans to send precious jewels and gifts for Sukanya. Akbar and Jodha go for boat ride on a full moon night. The joyride turns a nightmare when the royal couple come under attack.
In the October 15 Episode of Jodha-Akbar, Akbar suspects the attack on him while boating in the river was planned by someone very close to him. He asks his guards to increase vigil. Jodha and Akbar reach Aamer. Mahamanga tells Akbar that he should remain within his chamber and not venture out as it could be dangerous. Akbar ignores and goes to visit the palace. King Pratap reaches Aamer and meets Akbar.
King Bharmal gets worried when Akbar and king Pratap get into an argument at Aamer fort.Jodha overhears the argument and requests Akbar not to get into a war with King Pratap. Akbar agrees, provided that nobody insulted his religion and Jodha stayed in his room. Mahamanga gets irritated on seeing Zaveda getting influenced by Aamer's culture and people. Jodha and Akbar visit a temple together where she gets a shock. Akbar had ransacked the temple during his campaigns.
Akbar bows down in front of the idol in temple and apologises to Jodha for desecrating it. Resham tells Mahamanga about Jodha and Akbar's visit to the temple. Mahamanga gets furious. She yells at Jodha for trying to change Akbar's religion and beliefs. She also questions Akbar for visiting a temple. Akbar tells Mahamanga that it was a political decision.
Sukanya asks Jodha for some tips to woo her husband as Jodha has been married for quite some time. A worried Jodha goes to Akbar's room and asks him if his people would have any issues regarding his visit to the temple. Maansingh tells Akbar that Jodha has been very famous for her bravery in her childhood. Akbar asks Jodha to show some archery skills, Jodha leaves him impressed.
Jodha tells Akbar about the bravery of Prithvi Raj Chauhan. Akbar seems to be impressed by Jodha. Sukanya gets emotional on seeing green bangles gifted to her by Jodha. It reminds her of their childhood days. Mahamanga fumes with jealousy on learning that Akbar has sent special gifts for her sister-in-law. She sets fire to the gift given to her by royal Aamer family.
King Bharmal prevents a showdown between Pratap and Akbar by announcing that the start to the marriage celebrations. Adham decides to strike again at Akbar and decides to use Hawai, Akbar's favourite elephant, to carry out his plan. Akbar is shocked when he sees Hawai rampaging through the marriage venue. Akbar rushes to Hawai and manages to pacify the pachyderm. Akbar suspects mischief behind Hawai's rampage.
King Bharmal is worried about elephant fiasco but relieved that Akbar did not get hurt. Akbar orders Adgha to find out the culprit. Jodha requests Akbar to leave Aamer because if something happens to him, it might create a problem in Sukanya's marriage. Mahamanga gets furious on seeing Jodha enjoying the Mehendi ceremony and Javeda getting happily involved in the rituals. Akbar learns about Jodha's dance performance to be held in a ladies function where men are not allowed. Akbar makes his mind to watch Jodha dancing as he is her husband.
Shariffudin asks the groom's father to show evidence about his promise to give away Ratangarh fort as part of dowry. Akbar refuses to giveaway his fort. King Pratap considers it an insult and leaves. Jodha meets Sukanya's groom and learns that marriage will be cancelled. Jodha decides to meet Shariffudin to discover the truth and save Sukanya's marriage.
Mahamanga tries to convince Akbar's mother Hameeda to leave Aamer but Hameeda says the whole Ratangarh incidence is a case of misunderstanding and should be rectified through discussion. Shariffudin and Adham celebrate the success of their plan unaware of the fact that the Bandi standing there is actually Jodha. Jodha overhears their conversation and gets to know the whole truth about Shariffuddin's promise. Jodha goes to Akbar and tells him about the conversation between Adham and Shariffuddin. Akbar refuses to believe her and ask her to bring some strong evidence against Shariffuddin.
Jodha thanks Akbar for saving Sukanya's marriage. Akbar teases Jodha while performing riruals of Sukanya's marriage. Akbar's army wins the Aamer fort back from Dhawalgarh Kingdom. King Achal learns about the same and refuses to accept Sukanya as his daughter-in-law.

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