Akbar first established matrimonial relations with the Kachwahas of Amber (Jaipur) in 1562. He married Harkha Bai (often inaccurately called Jodha Bai), the daughter of Raja Bharmal. This alliance was a pivotal moment in Akbar’s policy of cooperation with the Rajputs, forming the bedrock of the stable Mughal Empire. The correct answer is (B) Kachwahas.
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Emperor Akbar established his first matrimonial alliance with the Kachwahas of Amber (Jaipur) in 1562 AD. This union involved Akbar marrying Harkha Bai (also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani), the daughter of Raja Bharmal of Amber. The alliance was not just political; it led to a policy of mutual trust and inclusion, with high-ranking positions in the Mughal court granted to Rajput nobles like Raja Man Singh. This strategic inclusion of the Kachwahas marked the beginning of Akbar’s broad, successful policy of integration with the Rajputs.