Mother wants an heir from us.
That's why she has vowed...
...to walk to Ajmer.
If you don't want mother to go...
...you will have to convince everyone...
...that you're pregnant with my child.
Is this a joke?
No, this is not a joke or a game for me.
I told a lie to please your parents.
Now, are you ready to play this charade for my mother...
...that, you're going to give me an heir?
No!
This is not possible.
I knew it.
I knew your answer.
Jalal is right, your highness.
You've taken on a difficult vow.
One has to pay a big price for their wishes to be fulfilled.
I want Jodha and Jalal to come together, under this pretext.
Come together? They are together.
There's a big difference in being together...
...and being intimate, Gulbadan.
I want this child to bring them close.
I will wait for the moment...
...when love blossoms between them.
It will bring Jalal and Jodha closer...
...and also unite them as one.
So be it.
It seems, the saint was carried away.
The Mughal empire's heir...
...to be born to lady Jodha?
He can't think of touching her...
...in fact, Jalal can't even glance at her.
How will she give a heir to the Mughal empire?
Alright.
Let's see...
...how lady Jodha gives the Mughal empire a heir...
...without being with Jalal.
There's a limit to stubbornness.
How can he think like this?
Me? Act like I am pregnant?
How's that possible?
The emperor honoured the king and the queen for you.
That doesn't mean, he'll make you perform this charade.
I don't see a way out of this.
Tell me, what should I do?
I would advice you to try talking to the empress, once.
Maybe, she can show you the way.
Will she listen to me?
She's angry since she lost in chess to me.
Then, talk to the emperor.
But, why will the emperor help me?
He put me in this dilemma.
But, just once...
Enough, Moti! Tell me if you have another idea.
Otherwise, you can leave.
But, I am trying to help you.
I don't want anyone's help...
...and I don't want to talk about this matter.
Have faith in Lord Krishna, Jodha.
As always, He'll show you the way out.
I don't understand, why the saint...
...had to make such a prediction?
Careful, Your Highness.
Are you okay?
Sit down. Gently.
Call the physician, right away.
The heir to the Mughal empire?
That has been Ruqaiya's eternal wish.
But, it's not in her fate to provide the emperor with a child.
Poor thing! She's been yearning for a child for so long.
She doesn't yearn for a child, lady Nazima, but for power.
By giving the empire its heir...
...she wants to remain the first wife, forever.
No matter what she wishes, but...
...lady Ruqaiya will never rest peacefully.
I am sure...
...she won't get any good news this time, either.
Be quiet.
The physician is going inside.
I know, you'll say what I don't want to hear, again.
But still, I've this eternal wish...
...to give Jalal the heir to this empire.
Then, give me a gift, my queen.
Your wish will be fulfilled, this time.
What? What did you say?
Lord Almighty has answered your prayers.
You will soon give an heir to the emperor.
You're pregnant.
I didn't hear that.
Say it again.
You're pregnant, Your Highness.
The emperor's heir will be here, soon.
Soon, you'll hear your child address you as mother".
Congratulations.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
This is for not letting this news out of this chamber.
As they say, the walls have ears.
I don't want these walls to hear it, either.
I want to tell Jalal about it.
No one should know about it.
Yes, Your Highness.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Lord Almighty, I'm grateful to You.
You finally answered my prayers.
"I don't want to face him."
"But, it's the blessing of God."
"I'll offer it to him, too."
"Why did he bow down?"
"I bowed my head, so why isn't she anointing me?"
This isn't for anointing you, it's for the blessings.
No.
Don't take the platter, accept the blessings.
Let me show you.
Apart from violence and announcing punishment...
"...he knows nothing."
You can't do it.
Pardon my insolence, Your Highness.
Lady Ruqaiya has called for you.
She wishes an urgent meeting with you.
Tell her I am on my way.
Hoshiyar. Get me a mirror.
God forbid, but I never saw you...
...looking at yourself in the mirror.
I mean, you were never concerned...
...about your beauty before, your highness.
No. Call me the queen mother, you fool.
I am not looking at my face...
...but, the grace of the woman, who will soon...
...be the queen mother.
That means, you aren't happy because you're pregnant.
Anyone can get pregnant, Hoshiyar.
But, only a few fortunate ones...
...get to be the queen mother.
God bless the Emperor.
What happened, Ruqaiya?
You called me.
You never called me this early in the morning.
There has never been such a beautiful morning, Jalal.
So tell me, what can you do for me?
Is this why you called me here?
You are upset!
Fine. Let me change the question.
If I give you something...
...that will stop mother from going to the shrine...
...then, what will you do for me?
Wonderful. Even after trying to convince Jodha...
...she didn't agree to lie to mother.
But, you'll lie to mother even though I didn't ask you.
Of course.
The biggest difference is...
...Jodha can never be, what I am going to be.
What do you mean?
The queen mother.
What?
Say that, again?
I am pregnant, Jalal.
Say that again, Ruqaiya?
Jalal, you're going to be a father.
The empire is going to have its heir.
Their benefactor.
Say it again, Ruqaiya. Keep saying it.
Even I asked the physician many times.
I asked her to repeat it again and again, like you!
Each time, she answered the same way.
I am pregnant.
I will give the Mughal empire its heir.
You don't know how invaluable this gift is.
God has answered our prayers.
I knew you will give me my heir.
But, even if I am blessed with a daughter...
...I'll consider her as a blessing of God.
I will raise her with all the comforts and love.
No, Jalal. I will give you a son.
I will give this empire its heir.
I won't be this happy, when I conquer all of India.
Ruqaiya, for this gift...
...I will fulfil all your wishes.
Tell me, what do you want?
Not yet, Jalal.
I will definitely ask you for a gift.
But, only after giving you your heir.
I will collect this gift, later.
Okay, I promise.
Ask me.
I promise you.
I will give you anything you ask for, at anytime.
Send this message to every kingdom...
...every village and every city.
The heir to the Mughal empire will soon be born.
There should be fireworks.
Invite all the title bearers to a feast.
Send this message to Delhi, Kabul and Amer.
Along with the orders...
...that, I won't tolerate anyone's absence...
...while welcoming the heir of the Mughal empire.
My wish has finally been fulfilled.
The emperor has given me his promise, Hoshiyar.
The day I become the queen mother...
...I will control all the power of this empire.
What power, your highness?
The power that is vested in Maham Anga.
The power of the prime minister.
The power she holds in the special court.
I want to snatch all the power from her.
Have something sweet, mother.
Lady Ruqaiya is pregnant.
You're happy as if you're pregnant, not her.
Mother. My pregnancy won't fulfil the motive...
...which Ruqaiya's pregnancy will.
I see?
You see, everyone knows that the emperor loves children.
When he has a child, and from his favourite wife...
...then, he'll spend more time with his wife and child.
When that happens, he won't...
...give too much time to obligations in matters of state.
Who will be left to take charge of all these responsibilities?
My husband and your son, Adham Khan.
Isn't that wonderful?
What's wonderful is that, Ruqaiya is pregnant...
...and you've grown sensible.
On that note, you have something sweet.
You're an idiot, Resham.
A fool.
After giving an heir, the wife...
...gets the title of queen mother.
Any other queen would've only wanted Jalal's love...
...but, Ruqaiya...
...is hungry for power.
As soon as Ruqaiya is crowned the queen mother...
...she will grow most powerful...
...and she'll create a big obstruction...
...in the path of fulfilling my dreams.
Resham, I can never forget that...
...Ruqaiya saw Adham enter the harem.
But, you saved Adham from that problem.
Ruqaiya was at a loss for words.
You tied down her wings.
I tied them down, but I couldn't clip them.
As soon as she gets this position...
...she will spread her wings, again.
She wants to be the most powerful in the empire.
To do that, she will snatch the power...
...from those who have it, which means me, Resham.
Me.
I am very happy, today.
Release 100 captives of the last battle, unconditionally.
Open the doors of the treasury for the poor.
Give large amounts of donation...
...to celebrate the approaching birth of my son.
Maham Anga will be restless after she hears this news.
Most definitely. But, I am not worried about her.
Although, I would like to see...
...how this news affects the Hindu wife, Jodha.
Is it?
This is such good news!
I don't have to worry, any more!
Now, mother's desire will be fulfilled.
She won't even have to...
...make the difficult journey to the shrine.
I am happy that now you don't have to act pregnant.
-Yes. -Jodha, I told you...
...Lord Krishna will surely work his magic?
Lord Almighty has heard your prayers, my queen.
The saint's blessings have worked.
The Mughal empire is going to get its heir.
It is God's mercy.
I was desperate to hear this news since a long time.
We have heard that lady Ruqaiya is pregnant, Hoshiyar.
Of course.
She is going to bring the heir to this empire into this world.
It isn't necessary that the child will be a male child.
I am sure, it will be a son.
I am even ready to put in down in writing.
I am very happy, Jalal.
This news calls for a celebration.
We will have the baby shower and then, a huge feast.
Donations should be given to the poor, too.
I agree with you, mother.
Aunt...
...invite the nobles and the relatives...
...as well as the head officials of the empire.
Absolutely!
I think, Jodha is very lucky.
Ever since she has come to Agra...
...there has been a shower of good news.
It seems God has sent her with...
...the message of victory for the Mughal empire.
I will offer my prayer of thanks and come.
Do you agree to what...
...the queen just said, Jalal?
I think, mother is extremely fond of Jodha.
Even more than me.
"As per the emperor's orders, the messengers were sent...
...in all directions with the invites."
"Respected king Bharmal and all the residents..."
...of Amer's royal family are hereby informed of the good news...
...that by the grace of God, our queen...
...Ruqaiya Sultan is...
"...going to give birth to the heir of the Mughal empire."
"I request all the members of lady Jodha's family...
...should attend this celebration."
This is very good news, indeed.
But I am going to go visit the king of Sujanpur, Bhawani Singh...
...with regards to Sukanya's alliance.
Hence, I won't be able to go to Agra.
Bhagwant Das, you along with Raj Singh...
...Khangar Singh and Jagannath prepare to go to Agra.
Seek his pardon on my behalf and tell him of my helplessness...
...due to which Mainawati and I could not be present there.
My lady.
It will be your duty to send the necessary gifts...
...that a pregnant lady should receive at this occasion.
Yes.
Our son-in-law, emperor Jalal will be a father.
Let's make sure all the gifts are worthy of his status.
Bhagwant Das.
I wanted to tell you...
Mother, what are you thinking about?
I was thinking about Jodha.
Amongst the Mughals, the queen who gives birth to the heir...
...grows in terms of stature.
Just as we have with the first consort.
So I was wondering, what if our Jodha...
Mother, you have no reason to worry.
Our Jodha is clever and mature, too.
She will manage everything.
Trust me. Everything will be fine for her.
You are consoling me like Shagunibai.
Moti, what happened?
Have you applied henna on your feet? Can't you walk?
Are you alright?
What are you thinking about?
I am worried about you, Jodha.
You are going to lady Ruqaiya with a gift.
But, what if she is unhappy to see you?
Moti, you're too much! You worry like mother does.
This is a happy occasion.
Anyway, I am the princess of Amer first...
...and then, the emperor's wife.
It is my duty and also the tradition of Amer...
...to congratulate a pregnant lady.
Whatever it may be...
...I am also a member of this family, right?
It is extremely important to congratulate queen Ruqaiya.
If I don't go, then perhaps she may feel offended.
Come.
Your Highness.
Lady Jodha seeks permission to come and meet you.
I must say, she is sensible.
She has come to heel, well before time.
Bring her inside.
Heartiest congratulations, lady Ruqaiya.
Why?
Do you feel ashamed to call me the empress?
-What? -Yes.
I know why you have come here.
On the pretext of congratulating me you want to tell the world...
...how generous you are.
But, lady Jodha, I have experienced life, too.
I know that you have come here with some motive.
You have come to cloak your jealousy.
What are you saying?
Why should I be jealous of you?
One feels jealous at the loss of something.
While, I want nothing that you have.
That is because you have no clue...
...of the power the position of the heir's mother brings.
You know, after the emperor in the empire...
...this is the highest position.
I am going to hold that position, now.
You may have won the games of chess with your pawns, Jodha.
But, in the game of life, you can't defeat me.
Pardon me, lady Ruqaiya...
...those who have something fishy up their sleeves...
...may worry about positions.
No matter how strong the position of the heir's mother may be...
...but, my community believes a mother has the highest position.
That's why, I came here...
...to congratulate you on becoming a mother.
I got a present for you.
Say what you want, Jodha...
...we both know, what your feelings are.
You're jealous.
The position you wanted...
...will never be yours, now.
If you see it from my perspective, for a mother...
...no strength or position is bigger than her child.
I believe, whether a woman is a queen or a simple housewife...
...her life is complete only after becoming a mother.
Think what you want about me...
...but, I only have good wishes for you...
...and your unborn child.
May God protect you and your unborn child.
Thank you for the welcome.
Greetings, mother.
Jodha, my child! Come and have a seat.
I could not stay away.
Yesterday, when you spoke of walking till Ajmer...
...I was very worried.
Daughters are closer to the heart.
"So, they are always worried about their parents" well being.
But now, there is no worry.
Lady Ruqaiya has ended all the worries.
Now, I am at ease with regards to you.
My soul is very happy with regards to lady Ruqaiya.
This is what separates you from the other wives, Jodha.
You know...
...when a queen is pregnant...
...the other wives get jealous...
...on hearing this news in the harem.
But, the happiness on your face is so evident on hearing this news.
My happiness increases on thinking...
...that the Mughal empire is blessed...
...with a kind and good hearted, noble...
...queen like you.
What could be more auspicious than the fact, that you are happy?
Excuse me.
Just a minute, Jodha.
Nafisa.
Mother, I have had sweets.
Jodha, accept this, as my thanks.
Ever since you have set foot in Agra...
...it feels like the destiny of the empire is changing.
You are a gift from God to the empire, Jodha.
God willing, you will also be blessed...
...with the same happiness that Ruqaiya has given us.
God is very merciful.
Your beauty is increasing by leaps and bounds, lady Ruqaiya.
Aunt Gulbadan, it's you?
I have got a dress for you to wear at the celebrations.
But, why did you trouble yourself?
It's no trouble, at all!
When a woman is pregnant...
...she receives a dress from her mother's home.
Brother Jindal has passed away.
As his sister, it is my duty to fulfil this ritual.
Accept it.
It is very beautiful, aunt.
Thank you.
It will look even more beautiful...
...when you will wear it for the celebrations.
So, what are both of you discussing?
I had come to give Ruqaiya a gift, Jalal.
Now, excuse me.
I am very happy, Ruqaiya.
Everything has been decorated.
It feels as if we are getting married.
So, are these the gifts that your aunt gave you?
Not at all.
She has gifted me this expensive dress...
...which I will wear for the celebrations, tomorrow.
So, what is this then?
Your new wife Jodha gave me this.
Look how big it is.
It fits easily in your palms.
Check out the chess player's mind.
What did she gift me? A spoon?
There is something else too, Ruqaiya.
A message.
Please, read it.
Has she complained or put forward a proposal?
Now, whatever it may be. You know that I am illiterate.
You read it yourself.
"A small child will bring happiness to everyone."
"Thank you, Lord, for these baby chuckles."
"May every moment of your life be filled with bliss."
"May the sun and moon shine on your head and your eyes a lotus."
"May the world fall at your feet...
...may every direction ring in your praises."
"May destiny bless you with a bright future."
"This is Jodha's wish for you."
It seems, it has been written from the heart.
What is in the heart is in the open, Jalal.
This is just a mere technique to get into my good books.
And this spoon?
This spoon is a proof of her buttering me up.
"A small child will bring happiness to everyone."
"Thank you, Lord, for these baby chuckles."
"May every moment of your life be filled with bliss."
"May the sun and moon shine on your head and your eyes a lotus."
"May the world fall at your feet...
...may every direction ring in your praises."
"May destiny bless you with a bright future."
"This is Jodha's wish for you."
Every time that princess of Amer does something new.
I do not want to think about you.
But, even then...
...you always compel me to.
You didn't come to share my happiness.
But, your message to share my child's happiness...
...has touched me.
It is the Lord's mercy.
A few days ago, mother and father had visited us.
Now, all my brothers are coming for the celebrations.
Moti, what happened to you?
Why are you so upset?
Because, I don't know how to express false happiness.
Although I refused, you still went to lady Ruqaiya with a gift.
What happened? You were insulted, right?
You will see.
Even at this celebration, she will find a way to insult you.
Moti, don't be upset on such a happy occasion.
Let her think, what she wants to.
Why should we get upset, by thinking about that?
I will take part in lady Ruqaiya's celebration...
...with all my heart.
Greetings, my queen.
The king is coming here.
You are dismissed.
"A small child will bring happiness to everyone."
"Thank you, Lord, for these baby chuckles."
"May every moment of your life be filled with bliss."
"May the sun and moon shine on your head...
...and your eyes a lotus."
"May the world fall at your feet...
...may every direction ring in your praises."
"May destiny bless you with a bright future."
"This is Jodha's wish for you."
It is a beautiful piece.
Thank you for the praise.
But, I gifted this poem to lady Ruqaiya.
I know.
She read it out to me.
I felt that something...
...amazing was written, but could not understand it...
...so I came to learn it's meaning from you.
You don't understand, what you have learnt by heart?
You are not so dimwitted, my lord.
I am not dimwitted, hence I realised that...
...you have praised my to be heir with such lovely words.
I only want to know the meaning of the same.
The spoon that I had gifted...
...is the one I want the child...
...to have his first taste of food with.
The meaning of the poem is very simple.
I prayed to the Lord that the child may have a long life.
May his future be bright!
May his glory spread all over...
...the universe, like the sun and moon.
May he be so strong and radiant...
...that the people in the world would be...
...ready to sacrifice themselves for him.
May he have joy that equals the water in the oceans.
May he be praised in all four directions.
Your thoughts are praiseworthy.
Your words have made your gift priceless.
I have to get ready for the celebrations, emperor.
Time is running out.
I like this style of yours, too.
What did I say, now?
Without putting it in so many words you asked me to leave from here.
It is your habit to remember someone's words...
...and give it back when the opportunity comes.
And your habit is amazing, too.
You give a gift and continue to remain angry.
Today, I am very happy.
Because of that, I have called for gifts for all the maids.
Please accept them.
As you please, emperor.
Please, accept these gifts for the emperor...
...and lady Ruqaiya on behalf of Amer.
Taste it, right away.
Taste it and see if it is okay for lady Ruqaiya or not.
Maan Singh.
Greetings, father.
Seeing you well here, has made me really happy.
I will have to remain well, father.
Only then will I be able to keep aunt Jodha happy here.
Listen.
The one whom you took inside is sister-in-law's brother, right?
Yes, he is.
These are the three men whom I captured by risking my life.
Your brother asked me to release them.
Take this. Drink this.
Distribute these coins to the poor.
Oh!
Adham Khan has returned for the celebration.
Yes, after suppressing the upheaval in Mathura...
...his attitude will change further.
Though, I have to say, Adham Khan is an amazing soldier.
And arrogant, too.
Any problem, sire?
Proceed ahead, all of you.
I will meet mother and come.
Take this.
You take this.
Take it! Pray for the future heir of the Mughal empire.
Greetings, minister.
Adham Khan is back after ending the upheaval in Mathura.
He has returned victorious.
Where is Adham Khan?
This is the limit, Mother, this is the limit.
That worthless maid is still alive.
You said that you would do away with this issue.
But, nothing has happened till now. Nothing at all.
Resham...
...get out for some time.
You see my worthy son knows...
...nothing about the world or how to exist in it.
My innocent son does not know where to open his arms...
...and where to keep his mouth shut.
Hence, I would like to speak with him in private, Resham.
So, could you please...
Tell me.
You always want to shut me up.
Because, whenever you open your mouth...
...Adham, you go a little closer to death.
For God's sake, keep quiet in this matter.
Since you questioned me, I will answer you.
I tried to finish off Motibai, but Jalal changed his decision...
...at the last minute and pardoned her.
Anyway, what happened is past.
Thankfully now, Motibai will not speak about this issue...
...and you may forget this matter...
...and it would be best for you and for all of us, Adham.
Hence, please go and enjoy the celebrations.
Mother, why do I feel that your hold on Jalal is getting weak?
You forget about me and think about your future.
My future is bright, mother.
I have just returned...
...after suppressing the upheaval in Mathura.
Perhaps, you are unaware...
...so, let me tell you that today's celebration is not for the victory.
Ruqaiya is going to give birth to the royal heir.
The celebration is for that, understood?
Attention one and all!
Queen Jodha is entering.
Empress of India...
...the beautiful empress Ruqaiya Sultan is entering.
Attention! Emperor of India.
The head of the Mughal sultanate...
...emperor Jalaluddin Mohammed is entering.