Jun 7, 2024, 03:21 PM IST

8 famous love couples from ancient India

Mahipal Chouhan

Bajirao-Mastani: Maratha Peshwa Bajirao married Mastani as his second wife. Devastated by Bajirao's death, Mastani committed sati on his funeral pyre.

Prithviraj-Samyukta: Prithviraj Chauhan loved Samyukta, enemy King Jaichand's daughter. Disguised in an effigy, he escaped with her during her swayamvar.

Baj Bahadur-Roopmati: Sultan Baz Bahadur of Malwa fell for Roopmati while hunting and married her, ignoring societal concerns and conventions.

Shahjahan-Mumtaz: Emperor Shahjahan deeply loved Mumtaz, building the Taj Mahal in her memory, symbolizing eternal love even today.

Bimbisara-Amrapali: King Bimbisara, injured in war, was nursed by dancer Amrapali in Vaishali. Fascinated by her, he later married her.

Salim-Anarkali Salim and Anarkali's tragic love story ended when Akbar had Anarkali entombed alive to separate them forever.

Laila-Majnu: Majnu and Laila fell in love at a madrasa. Despite family opposition, their love story ended tragically in death.

Heer-Ranjha: Heer and Ranjha's love was thwarted by her family, leading to poison-induced deaths for both, marking a tragic end.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports