NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 31~Chapter 36-UPD JUN 15th

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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... 🤗

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Story so far by Karukuzhali (Saraswathi aunty)
Chapter 36.

The Story goes thus..

The Chapter has no bearing on the teaser
Since it neither looks like a story however
It is a drama enacted by our leads
A delicacy offered to the person who reads
We feel our presence with the young couple
Enjoying their wit and fun with a chuckle
Credit be given to the Author for carving
The scene so beautifully for us who have been starving..

She is worried about the lands and her people
Their lives, the water shortage is about to cripple
That has caused her a head ache so severe
She takes the medicine for the ache to disappear
But what happened to her a while later
Is what we see in the whole chapter!
When at last she was in a deep slumber
He calls her on some business to his chamber

He is not there when she reaches his suite
She reads the scroll, the content she feels is not sweet
But how sweetly he fills up the blanks and clears her doubt
Is the outcome of the author's wit no doubt
The readers get a funny interlude when she asks for Samarth Singh
And he obliges her without a bit hesitating..
They have some lighter moments together
Her giggles made him happy altogether

Of course he had reason to summon her there
About her personal messengers who were true to her
He asks her to order them abandon their mission
And swear on her name to do their submission
He says to her, "Listen to what I have to say
You have only me by your side today!"
Confused , she thinks, 'Is he my friend or foe?'
She says, " Alright, I'll send the letters tomorrow!"

What a beautiful narration by the author!
He is trying to do the best for her..
Perhaps till she understands him later
The journey will continue as per our story teller
He announces a short trip on horse with her
"One horse, and two riders?"she does bother
Who will be the rider, who will be the walker
We are anxiously waiting to see Bahadur as a two - seater!

The chapter is like a floral arrangement
Of the Ikebana style arousing our amazement
Apt situations and apt dialogues
Without leaving any backlogs
Kudos to the author for this wonderful post
We propose in honour of her a toast
Three cheers for her , Hip hip hooray!
Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!!

Karkuzhali.

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Edited by lashy - 8 years ago
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Teaser for Chapter 37

It was true. They hadn't had a single conversation yet. Not even a silent exchange.

Except for the one at the start when she unfortunately needed to resort to his help to climb on top of the horse. Yes, she'd climbed on horses a number of times in the past. However, on this occasion, it was a struggle - even WITH a step-stool. The fact that her eyesight was compromised and that Bahadur was slightly taller did not help. But most importantly, Heera blamed fate. Because 'fate' had this cruel way of playing games with her whenever HE was around watching.

Which meant, she almost knew disaster was going to strike in one form or the other. And that was exactly what happened as she tried scaling the saddle.

She came sliding down once.

Twice.

Thrice.

Till the owner of the horse eventually decided to take matters into his own hands.

Edited by lashy - 8 years ago
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Posted: 8 years ago
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Chapter 36.

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KK.


Edited by karkuzhali - 8 years ago
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Posted: 8 years ago
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congo lashy sahiba fr d new thread🤗
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😲

Periyamma, Manu, Jiya, Harshu, Bindup - please tell me you waited till now to read... there were so many errors! 😔
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Congratulations Lashy di for new thread
And thank you so much for update 🤗
Now take some rest 😳

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Originally posted by: lashy




😲

Periyamma, Manu, Jiya, Harshu, Bindup - please tell me you waited till now to read... there were so many errors! 😔


I didn't read di 😊
now going to read 🤗
Edited by binduprasad41 - 8 years ago

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