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CHAPTER 14

And with this the celebration begins. Noor sat with Jalal and to his left was Jodha and at right Sheik Salim Chishti. First the royal family came in front and started giving him the gifts. First Hamidha came and gave him a gold and diamond bracelet. She made him wear on his right wrist and said.

HAMIDHA: - Jalal, It's a bracelet not only made out of gold but also out of prayers. Make sure that you always were this. (He nodded his head. Hamidha kissed him on his forehead and took her seat.)

Then Salima's turn. She gave him a pearl neck piece and wished him. Then it was Rukaiya's turn. She stood up from her seat with full of overconfidence on her face and came forward with a plate covered with something and presented it to Jalal. Noor got totally annoyed by her but she kept quite as she did not want her Abba Hozoor to be sad on his birthday. She said

RUKAIYA: - Happy Birthday Shahenshah. This is especially for you. (And she unveiled the cloth from the plate.it was a sword which was studded diamonds and on the blade his name was carved. She asked him.) How is it??? Did you like it????? (Jalal coolly replied)

JALAL: - Yes, I liked your gift. It looks beautiful and quite elegant. (Rukaiya had an evil smirk on her face. She turned towards Jodha and asked by mocking her.)

RUKAIYA: - Jodha begum, have you not gifted him anything accept calling Salim Chishti Shahab here???? (With this Noor patience was over. She replied to Rukaiya.)

NOOR: - Rukaiya Begum, My Ammijaan is always know to give him the gift which have a meaning to them instead of showing off and moreover My Ammijaan has gifted My Abba Hozoor 7 children and you... (With this Jalal kept her hands on her to stop. Rukaiya felt dam insulted with this comment of Noor. She went away from there and she oath to herself that she will take revenge of this insult. Noor looking to her Abba Hozoor) I am sorry Abba Hozoor but I could not see her mocking at my mother so I said that. If I have hurt you then I am sorry. (Jalal knew Noor and Rukaiya's relationship very well. So he just ignored that part and blinked his eyes and smiled. But somewhere, he knew that Rukaiya was mocking at Jodha and he could not take that his love was tried to being insulted in front of other)

After that, everyone came in front and started giving him gifts and their blessings. Then the entire guest came one by one and gave their wishes to Shahenshah, but when they came they were only looking at Noor. Jalal noticed this and wanted to kill everyone coming there but he also knew that his daughter is very beautiful and it's not their mistake that they are staring at her. After all this Jalal looked towards Noor and asked.

JALAL: - Noor, everyone has gifted me something and what about you????? Now only you are left. (Noor stood up from her place and clapped her hands twice. After clapping, a maid came there with a silver box and forwards it to Noor. She took the box and kept it on her seat and said facing towards Jalal)

NOOR: - Shahenshah, wish you a very Happy Birthday and may you live your life to the fullest. I know many have gifted you as a son, as a brother, as a husband and as a father. But I want to gift the SHAHENSHAH OF HINDUSTAN today. Malika-e-Hind as thought you how to rule people, gave you the title of Akbar and also thought the importance of your subjects. But I would like to give you something which will always make you remind your duties. So... (And she opened the box and took out the thing which was truly deserving to the SHAHENSHAH)

It was a TAJ which was a legend, elegant, glorious and a true piece of art. It was round and looked like a turban crown. The base of the Taj was made of 22 carat gold. It was then carved with floral designs and then the pearls, rubys, emeralds and diamonds were engraved in it. Surrounding the Taj, emeralds were hanging and above that the crown jewel was kept. Near the jewel some Meenakari work was done which depicted both Mughal and Rajput art. Everyone were shocked not because that Noor was smart to get this gift but for her deep thoughts. In one gift she depicted everything Jalal and Jodha's relation, His love and responsibility towards his subjects everything. Jalal without any second got up from his seat, and hugged his daughter affectionately. His happiness knew no bounds today. She had given him the best gift today which he could never forget for his entire life. They broke the hug and Jalal said emotionally.

JALAL: - I don't know how to reciprocate this. It's... It's just beautiful my child. (He removed his crown and said) Stud this crown on my head and let people of Hindustan know that even if he forgets his responsibilities there is someone to remind him. (And bent his head in front of the entire court to his daughter. With this everyone came to knew why Shahenshah loves his Noor so much. She studded the crown on his head which brought more glory to his personality. They both sat on the thrown and Jalal announced loudly with full happiness.) LET THE ACTUAL CELEBRATION BEGAN.

After the announcement they started with the programs arranged for everyone which included Tansen's magical song, many different dance forms and some dramas. They it was time for dinner and after their dinner again everyone came for the last act to be held. It was a group of Qawali singers who were known for their versatility in the field of Qawali. They were also the disciples of Qawaja Garib Nawaz. Everyone took their places and the Qawali started.

SONG: - SHAH KA RUTBA

FILM: - AGNEEPATH

Shah ka rutba shehanshahon ho si teri baat hai

Shah ka rutba shehanshahon ho si teri baat hai (koras)

Hoo.. shahon ka jo shah uska tere sar pe haath hai

Shahon ka jo shah uska tere sar pe haath hai (koras)

Tere kadmon ke tale mitti bhi sona ban gayi..

Jar hua dushman jahan shamsheer teri tan gayi haan

Tu vali hai tu meherbaan

Hai nigheban hai tuhi

Hai farishte bhi parishtish mein teri kurban wallah

Tu vali hai tu meherban

Hai nigheban hai tuhi

Ban gaya kanoon jo bhi tu likhe parvan wallah ho

In these lines they were pointing Jalal and singing. Jalal was enjoying his praises up to core. He was feeling very delighted. In that time their eyes fell on Noor. So two lead singers came forward, bent down on their knees and sung.

Nazara jannaton ka aaj tere rubaru hai,

Tera lakhte jigar saaya hai tera hubahu hai

Haan sadke aaj uske sar ke sehre ke sabhi hain

Ke teri saltanat ke takht ka jaan e sheen hai

Guroor yeh.. jalwa rahe

Udhta puha.. muktha rahe

Teri jeet ki raftaar se har haar hai iss tarahe

Teri kismat khud tere haathon khilauna ban gayi

Jar hua dushman jahan shamsheer teri tan gayi

Tu vali hai tu meherban

Hai nigheban hai tuhi

Hai farishte bhi parishtish mein teri kurban wallah

Tu vali hai tu meherbaan

Hai nigheban hai tuhi

Ban gaya kanoon jo bhi tu likhe parvan wallah ho

Ho... haan...

And the music was filled in air. Everyone was addicted to their singing now even Jalal could not control himself and sung with them.

Ghar deewane aam na ho..

koi akbar na hua

Jo tumhare sar jhuke toh shenshah main hua

Allah raha mera har pal hafeez

Toh safar yeh tai hua

Everyone was shocked to see Shahenshah so happy including Jodha and Noor. He was singing with which was unbelievable for everyone present in the court. The singers in the back joint him

Ghar deewane aam na ho koi akbar na hua

Ya walah ya maula..

ya walah ya maula..

ya walah ya maula..

Then the singers again started.

Chaar majboot naujawan kandhe

Tujhko tere khuda ne bakshe hai

Inke haathon ki jo lakeerein hai

Tere dono jahan ke nakhshe hai

To which Jalal reciprocated by singing and pointed towards Noor and Jodha

Zindagi toh har kadam nayi dishaat hai

Yeh hi toh mere shehmaat hai

Yeh dono meri kaayenaat hai

Yaaa maula.

Again the koras singers sang

Chaar majboot naujawan kandhe

Tujhko tere khuda ne bakshe hai

Inke haathon ki jo lakeerein hai

Tere dono jahan ke nakhshe hai

ya walah ya maula..

ya walah ya maula..

ya walah ya maula..

Everyone was lost in the music when Neemat came from behind and whispered something in Noor's ears. After that news, Noor's eyes stretched in shock and immediately ran with Neemat. By seeing Noor going outside everyone stopped and looked Noor's worried expression. Everyone was wondering what was going on. Before going out she turned and announced.

NOOR: - I am sorry that I am going like this but I would like the entire guest to take rest and request all the 9 jewels of royal court to be present in the court. (Now towards Jalal and Jodha) Shahenshah and Malika please come with me. An issue has risen now please. (Both understood that something is very wrong otherwise Noor would have not interfered. Whenever a serious issue raises Noor always attends the court since she was 12 as she could learn the aspects of politics.)

The entire guest went to their chambers and the 9 jewels and family stayed in the royal court. Noor, Jalal and Jodha came after a while in the court and sat at their respective seat. Jodha and Jalal together and Noor to their left. After they took seats, all others also sat. Then some group of men came who were looking disturbed, their eyes were full of tears. They stood in front of Shahenshah and bowed to them. Then one man came in front and said.

MAN: - Salaam, I am Giridar from Gwalior. I am talking on behalf of my entire village. Shahenshah from past 1 month our village girls are getting kidnap after the sunset when they go to fill water from the nearby well. We tried to find them first by ourselves but when there was no other option we came here. (Noor interrupted at this point)

NOOR: - Why didn't you come here before???????

MAN: - Shezadi, we came here many times but when we wanted to meet Shahenshah the guard outside the palace asks us to give money to see him. (Jalal, Jodha and Noor's blood boiled at this statement. Jalal with little anger in his tone murmured.)

JALAL: - I feel ashamed now. My subjects were suffering out and I am enjoying here. (Jodha kept hands on his hands and said.)

JODHA: - It's not your fault Shahenshah. You just know now, so don't blame yourself. First we have to find a solution to this. (Then Jodha turned towards Giridar and asked) is this happening in only your village????? (To which immediately the man replied)

MAN: - No, even the nearby villages. (Then the man pointing towards the people with him) They are from Lucknow, Kanneuj, Jaunpur, Ranthambor and Allahabad. (Everyone was shock to know about this. For a while there was silence in the court. Then suddenly Noor got up and said.)

NOOR: - IN NEXT 7 DAYS YOUR DAUGHTERS WILL BE IN AGRA. FROM NOW AFTER 7 DAYS, ON 7 DAY WHEN THE SUN WILL RAISE YOUR DAUGHTERS WILL BE HERE. I PROMISE.

That's it. The whole court had opened their mouth in shock. They were not ready to believe that they heard something like this. Jalal and Jodha were beyond shock because this statement has not only risked Jalal but also the Mughal empire prestige is in danger. Now only god knows what will happen.

PRECAP: - SUSPANCE