Manbhawati Bai, known popularly as
Man Bai, was the daughter of Raja Bhagwant Das, the ruler of Amer. She was a sister of Raja Madho Das and daughter-in-law of Mariam-uz-Zamani. When she was young, Man Bai's was betrothed to her 15-year-old first cousin Prince Selim, a match arranged by his mother
Mariam-uz-Zamani, consort of Emperor
Akbar and her father, Mariam's brother
Rajah Bhagwan Das Kacchwaha. Man Bai was considered a desirable bride, endowed with beauty, grace, and high ideals as well as royal lineage. The marriage settlement was fixed at twenty million
tankas. As the Imperial procession travelled along roads covered with rare and choice cloth, the Emperor scattered gold and jewels over the bridal litter. To honour her household, Akbar and Salim themselves carried the bride's palanquin on their own shoulders for some distance. Mariam Zamani presented the couple with gifts valued at ₹12,000,000. The couple had two children, Sultan-un-Nissa Begum (25 April 1586 and died on 5 September 1646) and a son,
Khusrau Mirza (16 August 1587 – 26 January 1622). On the birth of her son, birth, Man Bai was bestowed the prestigious title of
Shah Begum meaning "royal lady". With her fidelity and sincere devotion to Jahangir, she won a special place in his heart. Jahangir was extremely fond of her and had her designated as his chief consort, and he wrote of his attachment and affection for her in his memoirs. ==Death==