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Sandhya.A

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Posted: 8 years ago

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Originally posted by: lashy
Interesting fact about the Muqannis (and the canal that features in this story often)-
Qanats are the Persian methods of irrigating natural ground water to another area.
Mineral, salt & other deposist accumulate in these tunnels of the canal (qannat) and necessitate periodic cleaning and maintenance. The Muqannis undertake digging, cleaning and repair works for which they're paid well. Floods and soil spill into the Qanat tunnels frequently and deaths among Muqannis occur. These Muqannis command respect and have an inspired body of folk customs and beliefs. A Muqanni will not work on a day he considers unlucky for e.g. if he sneezes. Older Muqannis are considered blessed, and prayers are performed each time they descend into Qanat (canal)

I found another interesting picture that depicts the Mughal Administration...
the branch that's referred to as Akbhar Nawis (Police and intelligence) is the branch that AMK's men work as/work for. The men working under him would be called Waqia-Nawis! 😊
You can supersize the image in this link if you wanna see
http://imgur.com/a/fc884

With all these people, my Jallu was totally unaware of Benazir kissing snakes right in his palace, of the bunch of traders, and all the odd and sundry saazishes and had to depend upon his M.Sc Ma'am to protect his tender fragile jaan!😲😡😭

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Kuki715

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Posted: 8 years ago

#512

Originally posted by: Sandhya.A
Happy Navratri friends.🤗

Wishing you the same di🤗

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Anjali

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Posted: 8 years ago

#513

Originally posted by: Kuki715

Wishing you the same di🤗

Same to you 😃

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Priyaadarshini

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Posted: 8 years ago

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Claws of death are about to pounce on her...yet she is courageous enough to plan and try to escape from her enemies for her people. She is young, she is innocent, inexperienced and scared. She breaks down at Times. But what is appealing is she never gives up . She is in heart-wrenching condition... not knowing who is friend and who is foe. Not knowing where to go.

Yes, he is an enemy sent to spy on her. ..but he is nothing less than gentleman to her. His manners soft as he spoke to her, as he spoke about her. His approach gentle enough... concern visible in his behavior. As he spoke about his another life, there is yearning in his heart, to protect her, to never let her shed another tear. To have this rare and beautiful girl by his side for entire life to love him, to end his loneliness. To form the relationship with her which can fill the void. But he also knows this is impossible right now. His physical condition is terrible but more terrible is his inner turmoil...

What he calls beautiful mistake is mistake indeed. Most beautiful one. But this is not the only one... his incomprehensible protectiveness towards her. Her worry about his well-being. The tiny flutter in his heart is beautiful mistake. The faint shade of pink on her cheeks is beautiful mistake too. Their attraction towards each other is beautiful mistake.
Farmaan- the entire story revolves around this document. Parnagarh's future, heera's safety, akbar's loyalty and much more.Nobody knows about its whereabouts... not even us.
The conversation was so heartfelt. The agony hidden in hearts coming out finally. She laid her fears, her sorrows in front of him. He reciprocated as well, surprisingly.
Nothing is hidden from the trio. What can be more beautiful than friendship.? And what can be more precious than caring friends?
The repercussions of Khan sahib's proximity... she is just teenager after all. The sentiments kindled by his presence is something so natural. Sweet sixteen as aunty calls it.
Another marvelous chapter. Love u lashy di. And sorry for late comments.

Edited by luvuyuvi - 8 years ago

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karkuzhali

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Posted: 8 years ago

#515

Very well written Yuvi.

You have brought out the mood of the entire chapter in a few paragraphs..👏👏

Age sixteen is a vulnerable age for girls.. neither a child, nor a grownup.. Though she is forced to take up the huge responsibility of protecting her homeland, she still remains a very young girl with the heart of a child.. She is like a little child who pours out her heart to her mother the moment she is asked, " What happened darling?". I think Durga will not behave like her, under similar circumtances. That is why, Mahinder thinks that it will be easier for him to grab the Parnagarh estate from Heera than from Durga..

Very beautiful analysis Yuvi..And thank you for remembering my haiku..

Saraswathi Aunty.

Edited by karkuzhali - 8 years ago

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karkuzhali

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Posted: 8 years ago

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harshal

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Posted: 8 years ago

#517

Originally posted by: karkuzhali

good night aunty...😃

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Priyaadarshini

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Posted: 8 years ago

#518

Originally posted by: karkuzhali
Very well written Yuvi.
You have brought out the mood of the entire chapter in a few paragraphs..👏👏
Age sixteen is a vulnerable age for girls.. neither a child, nor a grownup.. Though she is forced to take up the huge responsibility of protecting her homeland, she still remains a very young girl with the heart of a child.. She is like a little child who pours out her heart to her mother the moment she is asked, " What happened darling?". I think Durga will not behave like her, under similar circumtances. That is why, Mahinder thinks that it will be easier for him to grab the Parnagarh estate from Heera than from Durga..

Very beautiful analysis Yuvi..And thank you for remembering my haiku..

Saraswathi Aunty.

Thank you so much aunty. I'm glad you liked it. And your haikus... I always love them.you are very talented.
And heera... yes she seems vulnerable, but she is very intelligent as well.