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Prologue

Three Great Emperors had toiled hard to build the vast and flourishing legacy of the 'Mughal Empire', keeping relative peace by unifying its Mughals and Hindus. However; by mid 1600s, cracks began to appear in its solid foundations. Insecurities crept in through the gaps, widening the gulfs between the two religions once again.

With the old Emperor becoming too feeble to take charge and his jealous successors remaining preoccupied with expansion and power, the damage was never repaired. Not surprising then that new rebellions arose every day. Violence escalated, claiming many innocent lives.

Yet; in the midst of such turmoil and peril, there bloomed a beautiful story - much like a lone flower blossoming upon the steepest edges of a cliff - a story of love, of sacrifice and honour!

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Forced to flee from her motherland, the one home she knew... forced to leave behind her people, for whom, she was their only hope...forced to grievously abandon the last rites of her loved one while the flames on the pyre were still ablaze...the orphaned heiress of 16 overcame grief and many shortcomings, as she embarked on a long dangerous path... setting out to seek help and support, for her people and her lands...

Till a chance stay with a complete stranger would change the course of those very plans forever!

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Being the most shrewd, determined and unforgiving of the lot meant he was formidable... a force to be reckoned with... it also meant he could have owned it all - riches, power, women and fame... but, he fancied none of it...

As a recluse with simple tastes, the rich life held no real appeal... power didn't tempt him... women didn't interest him... his passion was work and his only family were a few loyal friends... he had decided that he wanted little else in life...

Till a chance visit from a complete stranger would change that decision forever!

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Part 2 Individual links

Part 3 Individual links
Link to Chapter 37 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4865965/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-32-chapter-37-upd-jun-28th
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Takht-e-Sulaiman - Solomon's seat i.e. Emperor's throne (Urdu/Persian)
Shehzade - prince (Urdu/Persian)
Shehenshah - Emperor (Urdu/Persian)
Wazir-us-Sultanat - Chief minister (Urdu/Persian)
Farmaan - official decree/document (Urdu/Persian)
Maharaj/Maharani - King/Queen
Maharaj - Chef/Cook
Kunwar - Prince (Generally used in Rajputana)
Baisa - Lady/Miss/Mrs/Madam (Marwari)
Banna - Mr/Sir (Marwari)
Sahib - Mr/Master/Sir (Urdu)
Sahiba - Ms/Mrs/Lady (Urdu)
Dams - copper coins
Vaid - Doctor/Healer
Ustad - Teacher/ Master of arts (Urdu)
Caravansarai - Caravan site
Kotwal - Town chief
Kos - old measurement system of distances, used in India
Tahar - battle axe (Urdu/Persian)
Khuda Hafiz - Farewell greeting which translates into 'May God be your protector' (Urdu/Persian)
Adab/Adaab - Words of Salute/respect (Urdu/Persian)
Taslim - A salute (Mughalian)
Hukum - Sir (Used commonly to address Rajput royalty)
Salaam - A form of greeting that translates to 'Hello/Hi' (Urdu/Persian)
Shubh Ratri - Good evening/Good night (Marwari)
Padhar jo Sa - I shall leave now (Marwari)
Zergul - Calendula flower
Chulho - Wood fire stove
Ganjifa - A card game, slightly similar to poker
Ahadi - Elite bodyguard, who've received specialist training
Muqannis - Specialist canal diggers/workers
Masaka - Mosquito. (Masaka fever - Malaria)
Wali - Guardian
Nikah - Islamic wedding ceremony
Valeema - Islamic wedding reception
Saleem Shahis/Shahees - A special kind of shoe/jootis stylised during Jahangir's time

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A laptop, a dictionary, some imagination and loads of dreams... Trying my hand at writing, once again...

Great to be back on this platform... looking forward to regularly catching-up with my lovely old friends ... looking forward to making new ones too!

Thank you all for being here... and for your support... it means a lot... 🤗

If this made for a worthwhile read, please do leave me a comment/like when you can, as it really does helps the writer in me to keep going!

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Today is a very special day - birthday of someone we all fondly love to call our 'Sunshine' Banjara - Binduprasad

She is unable to be here because of Net problems back home...

We know you'll be having a lovely time with your loved ones back home... and we wish you all the best ... hoping you might be able to peek in somewhere somehow and catch a glimpse of all these wishes here for you... 🤗

And you truly have no idea how much we all have been missing you dearie

Happy Birthday Bindup

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Wishes from Sachu patti

Happy Birthday to my dear grand daughter Bindhu..

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Sachu Patti.
Wishes from Lana

Bindup, wishing you a wonderful Birthday filled with all the laughter and happiness in the world!! May you achieve all that you ever desire and wish for! And may peace prevail over your part of the world and may normalcy return as soon as possible and hope we get our Bindup back here asap. Miss you loads Bindup, take care and have a fantastic birthday! May this day return happiness and success in double fold in your life! 🤗 Loads of love and best wishes! 🤗😃




Wishes from Chellam

My hope for your day
Carries sunny thoughts your way,
With laughter and celebration
Headed your direction!
May your Birthday today
Be as sweet as honey!

Happy birthday to the most sweetest girl in the world! 😳


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From Selvi




From Muskaan

Happy birthday bindup di





From Manu

Dear Bindup di ,

Wishing you a joyful, memorable day and an amazing year! Happy birthday di !

missing u alot...😭

puedes decir a tu madre feliz cumpleaos Please ILYSVM
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From Bond



Many many many happy returns of the day to our dearest and sweetest Bindup! 🤗🥳
May God shower you with the choicest blessings,darling!😃

I so wish you were here! Hope you have a wonderful and memorable birthday!




From Cookie


Happy Birthday dear Bindup 🥳🤗



You deserve everything
that you desire

So make your birthday wish
And let it fly higher


Really missing you 😭




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From Rose



Wishing you a beautiful birthday, Sweet Bindup! 🤗

May this day of days bring you the sunshine and love that you deserve!

For the sweetest Baisa, nothing but the loveliest greetings

To make this day a memorable one for you!


Just like how your morning wishes brighten our day

Our birthday wishes are here to make your special day a joyous one

So Happy Birthday, dearest girl

May only the best of everything be showered upon you today

Happy Birthday, Darling Bindup! 🥳 🥳



From Sandy

Happy birthday Bindup 😊

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A very Happy Birthday Bindup Di...
Hope U have a wonderful day and life ahead...😃


Opps...Net problem and I through one of my favourite reader run away seeing my creativity 🤣 Hope u get net connection soon and come here running...

Lashy Di 🤗
Congratulations for new thread...

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Congratulations for new thread everyone...


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Lashy di...U missed Link for Chapter 37 in the index

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