NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 26~CHAPTER 31 (2 parts) 7 APR

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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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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)

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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... 🤗

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~A poem penned by our very own Kalgi (Kawsi)~


I am Harka Bai from valleys of Parnagarh
A puppet in the hands of fate
I may fall down many a time
Yet I will hold my head high
Like a true Rajput lady!

I am a blind... partially blind
A mishap took our carefree days
The guilt she never got over
Still, that doesn't hinder our affection
She's my sister, a protective mother!

I am proud daughter of Jagat Prasad Singh
He, a faithful savior of Mughal Empire
Awarded utmost rights over lands
Securing our future, the Mansabdar
Peacefully retired four years ago!

I am little sister of Durga Bai
She, a marvel of nature, a warrior
Fought with all her might, till her last breath
Faking the farmaan thus saving the land
A guardian angel, truly she is!

I am an orphan forced to flee from motherland
Till a lone traveler stirred my desolation
He, a unsolved puzzle, twice saved my life
Kept on conquering my mind eventually the heart
Strange I felt his Haveli... a second home!

I am just sixteen year old in his presence
Ignoring all the warnings deeply drawn to him
Risking my life so the future of my people
Jumped into a canal - a hollow of no return
brought alive a complete stranger only to slay my sentiments!

I am godchild of Maharaj and Maharani of Bansi
Ran to their cocoon to find solace
Instead I found... Jijasa as my groom
I exposed his true color and he exposed my secret
At the end, lost the only hope I had, my godparents!

I am bride of Mansabdar Akbar Mahmoud Khan
He, the shrewd businessman once spurned my feelings
Unmasked as Mentor of sister's murderer
Returned from nowhere claiming his love
Only to takeaway my Pride... My people!

Yes I am the unfortunate heiress of Parnagarh
The last ray of hope for my people
I lost everything in the game of politics
Still I am trying and standing on my feet
Holding my head up so high!


~~Kalgi~~
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congo lashy sahiba and to everyone on getting a new home🥳
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Good Morning Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
Thanks Harshu... off to edit 31 now 😊
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Originally posted by: lashy

Good Morning Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
Thanks Harshu... off to edit 31 now 😊

waiting...😛
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Congratulations lashy dear!🤗
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My dear B&Bs 🤗

We did it!! Many Congratulations for our new home!! 🥳


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