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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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Posted: 8 years ago
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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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Posted: 8 years ago
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first post yaaay...

Congratulations for new thread...its THREAD 30...😃

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Posted: 8 years ago
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Congratulations on the new thread, Madonna! 😃

What's the full form of osr?
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congo lashy sahiba on new home🥳
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Hey girls...
Good Morning Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
Hope you're having a great weekend! Yes... it's only started...

A sudden trip has been planned here and so, I'm going to be out-of-town... for the next 2 days... I should be able to login, if there's wifi... but maybe not as frequently...😳

Hope you girls have a great weekend...🥳
I caught up on all the posts...

[Darn this spamming message - 5 times I've tried posting!!!]


Thanks Pallu... Lana beautiful analysis...
Periyamma's classroom and perfect image of Jallu 😆👏 love you Periyamma! 🤗
Chellam, Rose, Shruthi, Mitu, Bindup, Manuraj, Shaggu, Lana, Adwi, Harshu, Payaliya, Selvi, Divi, Sandy, Bond, Lavanya, Akku, Shivu my love to all of you dearies... 🤗 (I know I've missed names... but it wouldn't be me, if I didn't miss names...😆)

Chellam I miss you darling 🤗
Avika wishing you many many happy returns of the day, dearie... 🤗
Shaggu wishing you all the best for your exams dearie... 🤗
Lana Pallu enjoy your long weekend! 😃

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Lana last point - AMK being Karna... I think AMK is far better than Karna by nature (I like Karna too but he has many more glaring faults)... firstly, AMK had a far worse childhood but never complained about it like Karna did...
Secondly I do not think he would have ever insulted a woman much less someone of a bhabhi status like how Karna did to Draupadi...

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Posted: 8 years ago
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Originally posted by: lashy

Hey girls...

Good Morning Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
Hope you're having a great weekend! Yes... it's only started...

A sudden trip has been planned here and so, I'm going to be out-of-town... for the next 2 days... I should be able to login, if there's wifi... but maybe not as frequently...😳

Hope you girls have a great weekend...🥳
I caught up on all the posts...

[Darn this spamming message - 5 times I've tried posting!!!]


Thanks Pallu... Lana beautiful analysis...
Periyamma's classroom and perfect image of Jallu 😆👏 love you Periyamma! 🤗
Chellam, Rose, Shruthi, Mitu, Bindup, Manuraj, Shaggu, Lana, Adwi, Harshu, Payaliya, Selvi, Divi, Sandy, Bond, Lavanya, Akku, Shivu my love to all of you dearies... 🤗 (I know I've missed names... but it wouldn't be me, if I didn't miss names...😆)

Chellam I miss you darling 🤗
Avika wishing you many many happy returns of the day, dearie... 🤗
Shaggu wishing you all the best for your exams dearie... 🤗
Lana Pallu enjoy your long weekend! 😃

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lana last point - AMK being Karna... I think AMK is far better than Karna by nature (I like Karna too but he has many more glaring faults)... firstly, AMK had a far worse childhood but never complained about it like Karna did...
Secondly I do not think he would have ever insulted a woman much less someone of a bhabhi status like how Karna did to Draupadi...


wow , a trip...GOOD GOOD , have fun lashy di...🤗

BTW , mere exams hain & shaggi ke results !
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Originally posted by: Tilottamaa

Congratulations on the new thread, Madonna! 😃

What's the full form of osr?


OM SAI RAM .
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Originally posted by: lashy

Hey girls...

Good Morning Banjaras and Baisas 🤗
Hope you're having a great weekend! Yes... it's only started...

A sudden trip has been planned here and so, I'm going to be out-of-town... for the next 2 days... I should be able to login, if there's wifi... but maybe not as frequently...😳

Hope you girls have a great weekend...🥳
I caught up on all the posts...

[Darn this spamming message - 5 times I've tried posting!!!]


Thanks Pallu... Lana beautiful analysis...
Periyamma's classroom and perfect image of Jallu 😆👏 love you Periyamma! 🤗
Chellam, Rose, Shruthi, Mitu, Bindup, Manuraj, Shaggu, Lana, Adwi, Harshu, Payaliya, Selvi, Divi, Sandy, Bond, Lavanya, Akku, Shivu my love to all of you dearies... 🤗 (I know I've missed names... but it wouldn't be me, if I didn't miss names...😆)

Chellam I miss you darling 🤗
Avika wishing you many many happy returns of the day, dearie... 🤗
Shaggu wishing you all the best for your exams dearie... 🤗
Lana Pallu enjoy your long weekend! 😃

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lana last point - AMK being Karna... I think AMK is far better than Karna by nature (I like Karna too but he has many more glaring faults)... firstly, AMK had a far worse childhood but never complained about it like Karna did...
Secondly I do not think he would have ever insulted a woman much less someone of a bhabhi status like how Karna did to Draupadi...

wow dts soo cool hav fun lashy sahiba🤗🤗
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Yayyy!! New thread.. new home

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