Jodha Akbar Episodes
Season 1
The Beginning of Jodha-Akbar’s Story
In the year 1557, Jalaluddin Mohammad or Jalal, a 15-year-old boy, has fought many wars on the advice of the scheming Bairam Khan. Elsewhere, it’s the birthday of the Rajput warrior princess, Jodha.
Jodha Promises to Teach Jalal a Lesson
The Rajputs fail to escape Jalal’s terror. Jodha takes an oath to teach Jalal a lesson. Jalal chops off a thief’s feet for stealing his shoes from the mosque. Shakuni Bai predicts Jodha’s future.
Bairam Khan’s Tactics against Rajputs
Sujamal gets upset when he sees that Jodha is devastated. Jalal takes Bairam Khan’s advice and decides to crush the Rajputs' arrogance. At Maynamati’s behest, the king organizes Jodha’s 'swayamvar’.
Bhagwan Das Becomes the King
Amer's future depends on who becomes the king. Prince Suryabhan Singh arrives with the princes of other kingdoms and makes Bhagwan Das the king instead of Sujamal. Sujamal and Jodha are stunned.
Jodha Seeks Revenge on Jalal
Hara-Gauri celebrations begin in Amer. Maynamati gets scared when Jodha seeks revenge on Jalal. Later, Jalal insults Begam Hamida Banu. Though Sukanya likes Suryabhan, the latter likes Jodha.
Jalal Comes to Rajputana in Disguise
Bairam Khan dismisses Khanjamal. Maynamati fixes Suryabhan and Jodha’s marriage. Sukanya misjudges Jodha, who speaks to her father about Sukanya. Jalal comes to Rajputana dressed as a Rajput.
Jalal Is Smitten by Jodha
Jalal enters Amer disguised as a Rajput. Jodha speaks to Suryabhan about Sukanya but in vain. Jalal is smitten by Jodha, who sees his reflection in the water while floating a lamp.
Jalal Goes to Amer in Disguise
Jodha practices sword fighting with Sujamal. A disguised Jalal mingles with the Rajputs in Amer. Meanwhile, Suryabhan arrives in Amer and captures Jalal’s guard making Jalal upset.
King Suryabhan Vows to Kill Jalal
Jodha stops King Suryabhan from killing Jalal, as his guard is in captivity. King Suryabhan vows to kill Jalal. Meanwhile, Bairam Khan tortures Jalal’s trusted representative in his absence.
Jodha Realises That Jalal Was in Disguise
When a Rajput soldier is seen standing near a Mughal spy in the prison, he is asked to prove that he is a Rajput. When the spy goes missing from the prison, Jodha realises that the soldier was Jalal.
Jalal Defeats the Rajput Army Alone
Jalal storms ahead with Abdul at night with the fire of revenge burning in his heart. Suryabhan sends his troupes to search for Jalal. Later, Jalal brutally defeats the Rajput army singlehandedly.
Bairam Khan Faces Jalal’s Questions
Hamida Banu worries about Jalal’s violent behaviour. Mahamanga tells Jalal about the torture the loyal Jahir was subjected to. A cunning Mahamanga makes the cruel Bairam Khan face Jalal’s questions.
Jalal Arrives at Agra
Jalal’s harem wives await his return to Agra but Jalal has eyes only for Ruqaiya. Mahamanga indirectly insults Begam Hamida Banu. Later, Jalal plays chess with Ruqaiya.
Shagunibai’s Prediction
Ruqaiya slaps Pinaz for stealing her ring. Meanwhile, Shagunibai tells Jodha’s mother that Jodha will marry into the Mughal family. Jodha’s mother arranges a meeting between Jodha and Suryabhan.
Suryabhan Consents to Marry Jodha
Bharmol criticises Jodha for her behaviour. Meanwhile, Maynamati tells Suryabhan that he must marry Jodha. Eventually, Suryabhan consents. Elsewhere, Jalal is alone with Ruqaiya in her bedroom.
Mahamanga’s Diplomatic Move
Mahamanga makes Resham poison Zahir when Ruqaiya doesn’t let her meet Jalal. Mahamanga then blames Bairam Khan for Zahir’s death. Bairam Khan tells Jalal that he didn’t kill Zahir.
Maynamati’s Ploy Defames Jodha
Maynamati tells Jodha about Shagunibai’s prophecy that she will be a Mughal queen when Jodha asks her why she conspired to defame her. Meanwhile, Sujamal seeks the Mughals' help to get Amer’s throne.
Jalal Opposes Bairam Khan
Jodha cooks well and gets her grandma’s blessings. She fondly remembers Sujamal. Jalal opposes Bairam Khan after hearing Takhtmal's last wish before his beheading. Mahamanga’s son Adam Khan plots.
Jalal Gets Jodha’s Picture Painted
Abdul warns Jalal about Bairam Khan. Later, Bairam Khan disobeys Jalal’s order and kills Takhtmal. Jalal makes artist Tabassum paint Jodha’s picture after Ruqaiya orders her to paint Jalal’s portrait.
Bairam Khan Plots against Jalal
Bairam Khan gets angry at Jalal when he ignores him in court. Meanwhile, Jalal and Ruqaiya congratulate Farida when they get the news of her pregnancy. Bairam Khan plots against Jalal.
Ruqaiya Fails to Hunt a Deer
Jodha humiliates a saree seller in Minabazar when she insults her. Ruqaiya fails to hunt a deer when Jodha helps it escape. Later, Sujamal saves Jodha and her brothers when they are attacked.
Bairam Khan Seeks Jalal’s Permission
Ruqaiya collects tax from the pilgrims. Jalal goes to fight Bairam Khan at Ruqaiya’s behest, disregarding Hamida Banu’s advice. Bairam Khan asks Jalal to give him permission to go to Mecca.
Bairam Khan on His Last Journey
Bairam Kham leaves on his last journey. Mahamanga succeeds in her ploy but protests when everyone chooses Samsuddin to replace Bairam Khan. Jodha cries at the thought of leaving her father’s home.
Bairam’s Death Devastates Jalal
The royal priest fixes the date for Jodha and Suryabhan’s wedding. Mahamanga tells Jalal to let Adam Khan lead the attack on Malob. Jalal breaks down when Mahamanga tells him that Bairam Khan is dead.
The Mughal Soldiers Attack Amer
Jalal breaks down hearing of Bairam Khan’s death. Ruqaiya and Mahamanga have a fight. Jalal and Jodha prayed to Allah and 'bhagwan’, respectively. The Mughal soldiers attack Amer.
