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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
Link to Chapter 39 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4897456/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-34-chapter-39-2-parts-sep-17th
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Posted: 7 years ago
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Teaser for Chapter 49

'Is it me or have the skies turned purpler?'

The two maids cast a short peep through one window. And then another peep through a second window - just to be sure.

'No baisa...' they exchanged a few frowns 'seems to be the same...'

She could sense the confusion in their sentences. 'It must be my blurry eyes... playing tricks on me...'

Replacing the veil over her head once more, she resumed her steps in the direction of the doorway - till she felt compelled to pause again.

'Dhani... Bindiya... do you feel that?'

'What baisa?'

'The Earth? The slight tremor of sorts...'

'Tremor?' This time the two maids did not even attempt to hide the signs of confusion in their voice.

'There are no such tremors, baisa...'

'Oh...' she mumbled under her breath 'Why am I imagining things, then?'

'Baisa... I'll tell you what you need... a long relaxing bath...'

'And a massage with the choicest herbs...'

'It should make you feel much better...'

'And put your mind at rest...'

Heera allowed her eyes to shut for a moment. 'You're probably right, ladies...'



'Baisaaa... Harka baisaaa...'

Two stormy howls came blowing into her chamber, all of a sudden - causing her already antsy self to spin around with a jolt. 'Bajrang banna?'

Grabbing a shawl she threw it around her shoulders and rushed out, into her waiting chamber.

'What is is, banna?'

'Khan Sahib's men have spotted some movement in the distance...'

'Mov... movement... wh...' the phrases came out painfully slow and hoarse - she could do with another mouthful of that fennel water now!

'Movement? What..what do you mean, banna?'

Quickly taking note of the fact that they were being closely watched by the maids, he slowed down, and lowered his pitch 'Troops... baisa... an entire regiment of troops'

'Troo...' a sudden quiver rattled through her words 'Troops approaching Parnagarh?'

'Hostile troops... from the capital...'

Troops? From the capital?

'Could they be Khalil's men?'

She grabbed at her stomach 'Ma Bhavani!' Her insides were beginning to twist and warp, as if someone had taken a knife to it 'What sort of troops, banna...do we know yet?'

'We are not certain yet... they are trying to find... to find out...' Bajrang banna had to pause, from a shaken lack of breath 'they are trying to find out... in the meanwhile, Mirza Sahib has asked that you immediately pack your belongings... and get ready to leave, if and when he gives the signal...'

Edited by lashy - 7 years ago
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Wishing our very own photographer... our Nature lover... a very very happy Birthday


Happy Birthday Selvi.

Hope you have an amazing time this entire year and that all your wishes are fulfilled 🤗!

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Quickly splashing a few mental handfuls of life to awaken his weary persona, Sayyid pushed himself up, hoping to be upright by the time his Ustaad was by his side. But was stopped midway when five firm fingers grabbed his shoulder and gently nudged him back down.


Replacing the cushion that'd slipped off at the head of the bedding, Akbar took his place on the side, kneeling quietly. He let his glances run a casual trail over the chap's face.





For a few instants, the aura around him stayed mild. But that was only until he couldn't temper the blaze building up within his cold torso anymore. A blaze that was beginning to spread from one pulsing vein to another, one quivering muscle to the next - its aggression fanned by repeated thoughts of the irreplaceable losses he'd suffered. And now with the grief buried, prayers prayed and invisible tears shed, there was nothing left to dilute it anymore. For, it was a blaze that could only be subsided by bringing the murderous enemies under control.





'Glass...' was the first word to slip out of his mouth when her feet stepped by the site of the damage where he was still staring at.


'It's alright... I'll pick it up'


'I allowed my temper to get the better of me... shouldn't have happened...'


'That bad... is it?'


'Trust is like that glass, Heera - difficult to create... delicate to balance... and irreparable once broken...' into her pupils he finally glimpsed 'ten years it took me to create that delicate trust... now when I head to the capital, I'll know how many broken pieces I'll be left picking up...'

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Teaser Announcement
What will be in the update ?
Warning or welcome?
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Posted: 7 years ago
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Originally posted by: karkuzhali


Teaser Announcement
What will be in the update ?
Warning or welcome?


😆 👏 😆

Periyamma's haikus hot on the heels of author Sahiba!👏

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Happy Mother's Day girls


Thanks Jiya and Rose for this 🤗
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Posted: 7 years ago
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Originally posted by: karkuzhali


Teaser Announcement
What will be in the update ?
Warning or welcome?


What a beautiful way of announcing upcoming teaser, Patti! 👏
Like it.😳


Congratulations everyone for new sweet home! 🤗
Thank you Lashy di for new thread! 🤗
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Posted: 7 years ago
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Originally posted by: lashy

Quickly splashing a few mental handfuls of life to awaken his weary persona, Sayyid pushed himself up, hoping to be upright by the time his Ustaad was by his side. But was stopped midway when five firm fingers grabbed his shoulder and gently nudged him back down.


Replacing the cushion that'd slipped off at the head of the bedding, Akbar took his place on the side, kneeling quietly. He let his glances run a casual trail over the chap's face.





For a few instants, the aura around him stayed mild. But that was only until he couldn't temper the blaze building up within his cold torso anymore. A blaze that was beginning to spread from one pulsing vein to another, one quivering muscle to the next - its aggression fanned by repeated thoughts of the irreplaceable losses he'd suffered. And now with the grief buried, prayers prayed and invisible tears shed, there was nothing left to dilute it anymore. For, it was a blaze that could only be subsided by bringing the murderous enemies under control.





'Glass...' was the first word to slip out of his mouth when her feet stepped by the site of the damage where he was still staring at.


'It's alright... I'll pick it up'


'I allowed my temper to get the better of me... shouldn't have happened...'


'That bad... is it?'


'Trust is like that glass, Heera - difficult to create... delicate to balance... and irreparable once broken...' into her pupils he finally glimpsed 'ten years it took me to create that delicate trust... now when I head to the capital, I'll know how many broken pieces I'll be left picking up...'


Powerful musings, Lashy di 👏👏👏
It describes two stronge men emotions...😭
First one is heart wrenching 😭
Last one 👍🏼
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Yay! We have moved into our new home! 🥳

Thank you, darling author and congrats all round! 🤗

Fantabulous edits, Lashy Sahiba!👏 👏 👏

What a prelude to the teaser! 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼

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