7 Iconic Couples from Ancient India

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Heer and Ranjha's love faced opposition, resulting in their tragic deaths by poison, marking a sorrowful conclusion.

Heer-Ranjha

Laila and Majnu's love blossomed at a madrasa. Despite familial objections, their story ended in tragic demise.

Laila-Majnu

Salim and Anarkali's tragic love tale culminated in Akbar entombing Anarkali alive, separating them forever.

Salim-Anarkali

King Bimbisara, wounded in battle, was tended by dancer Amrapali in Vaishali. Enchanted by her, he eventually married her.

Bimbisara-Amrapali

Emperor Shahjahan's deep love for Mumtaz led to the construction of the Taj Mahal in her memory, an enduring symbol of eternal love.

Shahjahan-Mumtaz

Sultan Baz Bahadur of Malwa fell for Roopmati while hunting, defying societal norms to marry her.

Baj Bahadur-Roopmati

Maratha Peshwa Bajirao wed Mastani as his second wife. Mastani, devastated by Bajirao's demise, committed sati on his funeral pyre.

Bajirao-Mastani