Chapter 2
( The fresh morning breeze was having pleasant effect on the young Princess of Amer the sun light, The sun light was bracing young Princess by it's glory as well, while she was lost in her own world sitting on swing and enjoying the Fragrance. And beauty of her Royal fort garden, which was under her care from childhood she had planted each plant which now grown big and give others the feeling of peace .Two maid from behind pushing her swing slowly and no wonder the other maid who were present in garden, with her was bit confused by her Princess lost look as they never say their princess so silent admit she is not talkative but never this silent either but they know better not to rile her up).
"You know you can ask if you have question", never keep up with your queries in heart ",when you are aware your queries can be answered soon just by your little dare to put them out on words"!...
(Spoke the young princess munching on few grapes and Realishing their sweet taste, she had sense her people Questioning gaze on herself . But she thought to let them ask on their own , knowing they will never till they get permission told them. Clad in Dark yellow color heavy worked Lehenga- choli hair ,which left open obviously playing with the wave of Slow cool wind. She was not adorned by any gold jewels like always. this time she was ornamented by pearl jewelry for change. which were definitely having many Precious gem studded. She was looking beautiful like always no doubt and the little smile which was playing on her lips were making her look more appealing than ever).
"Well your highness we just you seems bit lost is there something bothering you"?
(They know even if something will be bothering her she may not let them know no matter what still they ask so maybe if they can help her a bit but Listening this the young princess smiled she always like the way her people care about her she love them allot and knowing that feeling are mutual between her and her people make her happy she look at everyone twenty girls in similar brown color light worked up Lehenga-choli hair tied neatly adornment by few jewels standing before her many Soldier were present in garden as well but their back was facing her but they were standing alert).
"No there is nothing which can bother me", I am just thinking about Her highness", she is not back from her hunting trip yet"!...and I am getting fed up with handling the state on her absence...
(Pouted the young princess in irritation making everyone smiled, but they know it's not the complete truth there is definitely something, which is bothering her but they let it go. And before the princess could say anything further one Maid come to her with fast paced and spoke reaching near her).
"Greeting your highness"! Beholder of throne"! Princess' cum Empress of Amer her highness is back from hunting trip"!...
(It was good news for her than why the face of Maid spoke trouble, Sensing worried facial expression of maid, the young princess look at her than ask in concern tone).
"Instead of happiness while conveying such a good news "! "why there is clouds of worries on your face"?
(Listening this the maid look up at her the young princess was still , enjoying swing she didn't wanted to let her peace snatch, but she have to obey her words and answer her truthfully so she spoke).
"Your highness her highness got attacked by a group of Mughal", "when she was heading back to state and her condition is critical"!...
(she was still letting her get update but the young princess didn't listen further in very un-lady like manner she jump of from Swing and started running towards her Elder sister room all the soldier on the way bow before her but she was so worried and concern for her sister that she couldn't even notice it her breathing become irregular she was rushing like insane girl all the way to her room fearing to heard worst news after reaching her sister room she still no emotion was on her face but her action do let everyone aware how worried their princess is so they respect her emotion and keep it to themselves no sooner after what feel like ages the young princess reach her elder sister room and watch her lying unconscious whimpering in pain and seeing her the doctors and maid immediately left her way and spoke after greeting her).
Greeting Your highness no need to worry... her highness is out of danger... but she need to have rest completely for one week...
(Listening this The young princess face turn red with rage she was obliviously going to chop the head of very solider who dare to attack on her elder sister but more than that the building rage was engulfing her heart for her own solider who were sent with Her elder sister to protect her she walked near her sister and look at her arm and neck was having deep wound mark and her shoulder was badly injured but now she wasn't whimpering in her unconscious state which show the medicine lure her to sleep peacefully for time being so the young Princess made her way out and watch few solider standing up in line front of her she take one sword and keep it on their neck making them choked by their condition anyone can figured it out they are injured badly and need immediate treatment but They know they can't not before they face the wrath to disappoint their young princess).
Before letting her highness injured why you all didn't died...how dare you let even scratch on her...is this your braveness you all couldn't get to kill a small troop of Soldiers who dare to attack on her highness."! ..
(Listening this All the soldier lower their head ashamed on their failure to protect their empress and disappointing their young princess getting no reply from them the young Princess was going to speak more but stop by female another authoritative firm voice which come from left side of corridor all head turn left and everyone lower their head again watching the Queen Mother of Amer walking towards them with firm confident step she spoke while coming to them).
"No need to show anger on things which are already done... And I don't think our soldiers are the one at fault princess Jodha"!....
(Listening this Jodha turn her head away in anger and irritation but said nothing and not getting any reply from Jodha. Minavati the queen Mother spoke turning her head to injured soldiers and spoke calmly).
"you all may leave and get your injuries be treated...
(Obeying her order the solider left after greeting Their princess and queen. Leaving angry Princess and thoughtful Queen behind who spoke after minute of silence looking straight at Jodha in suspicious way trying to know what's cooking in her evil brain against those who attack on Avantika. But not understanding anything by her straight irritated look she voice out her queries)..
"What are you going to do"? listen Jodha I know it's getting intolerable for us to watch Mughals "! crossing their limit and do nothing to stop them but don't forget we had peace treaty with them"!...So be patient and do nothing to get entire Amer in trouble"!...
(Listening this Jodha Look at Mainavati with her blood shot read eyes and without word Just walked out of the corridor to reach the meeting room to get done with this new threat by Mughals she was fed up with them no matter what they had crossed their limit this time by attacking on her elder sister who is the Ruler of Amer and it's not going to be let it go without letting them know with whom they mess this time she walked with fast pace when she come across one of her spy Ajit singh she look at him and gesture him to let her know what he had to say and he spoke without a delay).
Your highness before you take decision against Mughal prince I will like to let you have all look at our Soldiers current report...about this recent attack...
(Listening this Jodha spoke nothing just walk inside the room making everyone get up from their place on her arrival she glance at everyone and spoke calmly).
I am sure you all got updated by the recent attack happen which lead our highness to bed with so much pain...and you all must be aware who are the attacker isn't it...
(Listening this all of them nodded their head in yes and Jodha smirk and continue speaking with same authoritative stern voice making everyone shudder in nervousness but as if she care a damn she hate when her own people throw calm attitude to her when she is boiling in rage to kill someone which happen only when her enemies attack on state and get her loved ones hurt or else she is always the jolly prankster type kind princess).
"so even after knowing everything you all are being calm with no anger no reaction as if nothing happen shall I take it as silent support towards Attackers and revolt against Amer Empire...
(Listening this all the Minsters advisor gasped in shock and spoke in union with nervousness and desperation they always know their young princess is not bold but way to honest for her own good and it's in a way either always serve them panic attack or make them taker breathe in relief knowing no harm can touch them till she is with them but she herself is no less than any ticking bomb).
Nooo your highness it's not what you think we are...
(Listening this Jodha glare at everyone seeing the way everyone reacted in so much informal way but know her words will be exact effect like this she was happy to get success in getting what she want so she spoke again with hint of smirk and sternness not in mood to let her enemies and ever so calm advisor without getting the taste of medicine called fear).
I want exact reaction from you all when my people suffer at the hand of enemies...when our Border get crossed by them... it's not like I don't have faith on you... but let you all know... I trust with caution ...anyway that's not the purpose of our meeting...so listen in loud clear tone ...I want the leader of Mughal troop ...who attacked on her highness... front of me before sunset ...if you all unable to get him to me than be ready to face the worse consequence...No excuse will be accepted...and no argument on this...
(Listening this all look up at her again while she just waited for them to give positive response as always but she got nothing which make her turn her head to them she look at them questionably and spoke).
what are you waiting for go on with the report of attack Commander...
(Listening this everyone head snapped towards Ajit who was himself dumbfounded by her queries not because he didn't expected her to ask but because he thought some people may like to let their point out which may come against her order but he forget when Jodha is angry then she left no choice for others to get in argument with her no matter what so Ajit clear his throat than spoke calmly in firm tone after taking deep breath looking straight at front ignoring the hard gaze on himself).
"your highness as far we get to know by our soldier", they seems to look like Mughal Soldier"," but but their fighting skills were nothing like them"!
(Listening this Jodha thought for a while and than look at Ajit ,than spoke again with a hint of calmness but with her everyone present their know she is anything but calm).
"what's information we have about our Cousin Sujamal"?...
(Listening this Atharv who is commander of Spy army in Amer, wasted no time and reply her back with as usual firm tone, looking at his front with eyes lower).
"He is being no threat to us Your highness but we get to know"! he is getting involved with one of Mughal Empire General Sharif ud din Husain At Mewat"! "it's seems they are planing something against us"!...
(Listening this Jodha sit on couch with sigh and stayed silent for minute waited for someone to give their view. but not getting any by other she thought , against us or Against Rajputana and Mughal both empires that old cunning fox. Should never be underestimated he got to have taste of defeat at my hand, he will not stay quite till he get his revenge on us . His greed to be at the position of emperor , is so high to ignore but how the hell Brother Sujamal got in his trap? shaking hand with him he is inviting his own death. She didn't dare to let it voice out in words before her men's. she rolled the ring on her finger for a while making everyone squirm on their feet that's the effect of her silence and calm persona to).
"And what's the news about Mughal Emperor?...
(Listening this Vishwajeet Singh spoke calmly but at the end he grew worried as well).
"Your highness Mughal Prince Abul Fath Jalal Ud-din Mohemmed"! is going to arrive in Rajputana and We we don't get good vibe about his arrival here"!...
(Listening this Jodha got up from couch walk a bit in room from left to right than right to left and spoke in last in firm tone looking straight).
"for making Victory your slave you need to know yourself and your enemy better"! "And here we know ourselves our enemy as well"! "So Officers brace yourself for another war coming on our way"! "which may happen anytime either by Afghan Mughal Prince"! or Prince Sujamal with his Mughal General friend"!...
(Jodha take a brief pause to see everyone reaction but not even single soul present there , had worried expression everyone were having Confident fearless expression on face. Being leader She was impressed by this, but not satisfied an ounce , it was good but not enough for her and no sooner they all get aware of it as well).
"So our enemy are powerful and we become helpless before their strength"! We cannot protect princess cum queen her highness from"! Coward attacks how we would face our enemy's on Battlefield"?
(Listening this everyone face fell what they will say in response, this that they weren't prepared for such a sudden attack, or they got outnumbered by enemies and unable to face everyone , no excuse was enough to Make Jodha take her word back they all stay silent so Jodha spoke further).
"Commander Ajit sent a letter to Mughal which should mention"! all the destruction caused by their man's"! And dictate them we don't want war in the Honor of peace treaty made by late king"! Still if they wish to ignore the deed of their own man's than"! "We wouldn't back from responsibility to protect and fight for our subjects"! Cause if they're known as lion", "than they should know we Rajput tear the jaw of Lions while playing"!
(It was wise of her to say this in fact that's what everyone wanted her to do. Somewhere Jodha to knew this and to get everyone agree with her wish she thought to go through by their way. If by this they can prevent the bloodbath than their is no harm. More ever for any decision she need strong Support with herself by every officer and Minsters of Amer state . She can't face any type of disobedience by anyone at last minute but that doesn't mean she is going to let the attacker live for another day).
" Like i mentioned the leader should be present before me alive "! That to before sun set so you may leave"! "And what about the horse we are going to get and advance style of weapons"?
(Listening Chandrasen spoke calmly looking straight, with firm voice and slight smile on getting her given task accomplish. Knowing it will definitely please Jodha and he wasn't wrong either).
"They already arrived at state your highness"! "we can have a look at them anytime now if you wish"!...
(Smile made it's way on her face making everyone get bit calm , she Nodded her head a bit in acknowledgement but said nothing. Started walking out of Room to check on her elder Sister Avantika, again knowing till now she may have wok up. But as soon she reach at the entrance of meeting room she spoke again in firm tone).
"I will check them after two hours", "as I will be the one", "to lead entire army for War"! If it's happen nevertheless don't forget"! "what i want before sunset"!...
(If only she knew she will be cause of war but ,not the leader of war not knowing what future store for her . Jodha walked out of room and made her way back to Princess Avantika , the ruler of Amer state to know how she is doing now).
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