25 — Jodha Akbar Episode

Back in her room, Jodha receives a secret letter from her father, King Bharmal , advising her to trust Akbar’s justice. But Jodha is torn. She kneels before the idol of Lord Krishna and prays for guidance. Motibai asks, “Do you still want to leave the palace?” Jodha closes her eyes and replies, “No. If I leave now, Maham Anga wins, and Akbar will think all Rajputs are traitors. I will stay… not as his wife, but as the voice of my people.”

Seeing the growing bond between Jodha and Akbar, Maham Anga conspires with Adham Khan . She sends a messenger to Sujamal, falsely telling him that Akbar is planning to execute Jodha and attack Amer. The messenger urges Sujamal to attack immediately. Maham Anga’s real goal: to ensure a Rajput attack, which will force Akbar to retaliate, destroy Jodha’s family, and turn Akbar permanently against her. jodha akbar episode 25

Jodha sits alone, reflecting on Akbar’s actions. For the first time, she sees beyond his image as the ruthless Mughal emperor. She recalls how he quietly took the poisoned drink meant for her, risking his own life. Her maidservant Motibai notices her silence. Jodha softly admits, “He saved me… not as an emperor, but as a man.” Yet she remains conflicted—she cannot forget the massacre of her people in Amer, nor Akbar’s initial arrogance. Back in her room, Jodha receives a secret

Meanwhile, in Amer (Jaipur), Jodha’s brother, Sujamal , learns from a spy that Akbar is weakened by poison. Seeing an opportunity, he begins rallying Rajput chiefs to attack the Mughal camp at Sikri . His hatred for Akbar burns stronger than his love for Jodha. He declares, “My sister is a hostage, not a queen. We will free her with our swords.” Motibai asks, “Do you still want to leave the palace

In the royal clinic, Hakim Humam tends to Akbar, who is weak from the poison but conscious. Akbar forbids anyone from telling Jodha the full extent of his illness, saying, “She already carries enough pain.” However, Jalal’s foster mother, Maham Anga , enters with false concern, trying to shift blame onto Jodha, suggesting the poison was meant for Akbar and Jodha is the conspirator. Akbar coldly dismisses her, but Maham Anga’s venomous glance reveals she is far from defeated.