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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

Part 4 Individual links
Link to Chapter 52 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/5026847/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-47-chapter-52-tsr-for-53-upd
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Teaser for Chapter 57

'But...' He panted as if a blade had just been pointed at the soft flesh of his heart. But, what if the blood that was to be spilled today belonged to the only family he'd ever known, the only son he'd ever had? 'NO!' Cleaning kitchen floors was his destiny, wasn't it? Then how did a quest to save a child's life land him the unwilling seat of a spectator at this barbaric arena - the arena where that very child might be hacked to pieces. 'NOOO!'

Twenty days. Nearly three weeks had it been since Bindiya and her medicines had gone missing. Three further attempts had been made by their men thereon, to try and sneak in, in order to get in touch with Harka bitiya. Two of those attempts had failed. And during the third one, all that they had managed to spot was a brief nod from Gauri before the gates of the prison fort had shut on them forever. A 'nod' that could probably translate into 'Yes... the medicines have been received'

Making matters worse, when Azeez had chatted up with a fort guard few days ago, he'd come to know that the Ustaad was barely sitting up. When one couldn't even fend for himself yet, how would he possibly fend off the mighty blows of death in the fighting pits now?
'Khudaaa! Save my soul... save my son!'

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Wishing all my Banjaras and Baisas a tremendous new year, full of happiness and health 🤗
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The last from my travel chronicles, for I head home tomorrow night

Castle ward - a beautiful estate this was

Audley's fields - gatehouse


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Teaser for Ch 57.

Haikus:

"Khudaa! save my son..!"
Feels a blade piercing his heart
Chachajaan the dad! 😭

Medicines had reached
Got the signal from Gauri
After twenty days..👏

Ustaad's to face them
In the fighting Arena..
God! he can't even sit..😲


KK.

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Happy New Year Di.. 😊
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Hello to all the baisas of HBAS .Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year.
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Originally posted by: karkuzhali



HBAS 2018..An Overview.

Chapters 44 to 56..An ocean of commendable varieties of posts spanning 11 threads --from 39 to 50, each one running to nearly 200 pages..with extended threads of chat corners..Not an easy achievement for sure! Kudos to the Author!


The events that happened in the lives of our protagonists..

He and she travelled on a Roller-coaster.. taking us along with them. What an amalgamation of emotions!
.She starts to understand him, feeling remorse over his very tragic childhood which he kept hidden from her, more because he feared that she would be hurt on hearing it than from anything else..They start their journey together on a pleasant note.. alas, fate played its role in the form of a messenger escaping from the safe house...The evil elements conspire against the loyal Ustaad and poison the mind of the shehzade.. The torture they experience in the prison, the ways their well wishers plan to bring relief to them..At every stage of their lives, the readers travelled with them..


The Salient features..



*The spectacular New Banner for the Novel in January..designed by Lashy.

*A new abridged version of the chapters of the novel was posted by Karkuzhali. Coincidentally, this year started with the original Chapter 44 in January, and ended with the abridged version of the same chapter in December.
* Lavanya was regular to gift us with her sayaaris, titled, , "Ajnabi", and noticeably her last one is about the same chapter..
* Bindu Prasad continued her morning routine everyday without fail.. The quotations she posted, have produced a "Kavi Sammelan" with our shahi poets Sandhya, Lana, Vatsy and so on..
* Selvi, having an extraordinary skill in photography, stunned us with excellent original snap shots-
* Our Rose , was seen playing multiple roles-- a judge, trophy maker, timekeeper, Record keeper, in addition to playing a role in Sandhya's TIP.
* And Sandhya..She had turned into a more and more 'polished' poetess over the year..Her poems were a delicacy to cherish..
* Kausi's motto continued to be "Talk less..Work more.."


New Additions to the family..

* The US resident Rekha's first 'silent post' appeared in February..Her first verbal post in March..
*hazoorkidpan aka Rupinder's first post was in May ..

* krutik aka Savitri entered the forum in August..

* The Aussie boy James made his sudden appearance in October and took the credit of being the only male member among the baisas .. " Gangaikkarai Thottam..KannippeNgaL koottam..KaNNan naduvinile.."
(On the banks of River Ganges, Lord Krishna is there surrounded by gopikas!"
His followed a unique way to comment on the chapters..

Some misses..
The last quarter of the year saw a little drop in the readership which touched a peak during the first few months..
The noticeable absentees in the active thread were Lana and Kukhi, who used to contribute their best after each chapter..

Others..
There were a lot of time pass moments during 2018- Quizzes, Anagrams, cross words, word puzzles, musings, jig-saw puzzles, riddles , which kept the thread charged with enthusiasm and alertness..

Hope the same thrill, joy, friendship , exhibition of talents, everything continues in this year 2019 as well!

KK.

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This is beautiful way of reminiscing the 2018, Periamma!

Hope 2019 also will bring us so many wonderful memories. Wish you all a fantastic new year. 🥳
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My dear B&Bs 🤗

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


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Beautiful morning everyone! 🤗
First day of 2019 .

So let me thank you each one of you for always there for me ...
I learned so much each day and I am still learning so much...
You all are my biggest support whenever something went wrong ...you all are there.
Thank you so much for always praying for my mother...that's really touch me whenever I read your all wishes.
So thank you my second family for everything.

Patti 🤗
Thank you for your blessings...your presence only our biggest support.
You are true inspiration for us ...I hope if I become only 10 percent of you in life then I will be blessed.
I don't know what to say more...like I said before you are my Patti in real.
Thank you so much for coming to our life and entertaining us always.
I learned many things from you .
love you! 🤗

My lashy di.🤗
Simple thank you is not enough but still thank you so much.
You are best thing happens you know that already.
Thank you for always encouraging everyone... thank you for NJAPA and HBAS...thank you for making every new member so comfortable here...thank you for all the happiness you bring into our life.
Thank you for sacrifices you did for us...only to entertain us.
You are great writer di...truly magician ...i hope Maa Bhawani always blessed you .
At last thank you for being there for me...I know if something happens where I can go .
Love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so very much.

Kal di 🤗
Thank you for everything...My lashy di chellam .😳
You are darling in real . Thank you for always understanding me when I just couldn't explain myself. 😊

Rose 🤗
Best teacher you know... always remember everything about everyone. 😳
Thank you for noticing each and everything in detail.
I am so glad you joined forum.
Thank you for not giving up ...always supporting everyone. 😊

Lavanya di...🤗
Like a big sister... and quite adventures.
Love you for being who you are... always ready to inspire everyone.
Thank you for always looking out for me.😳

Manu 🤗
Thank you for making our special day...extra special with your special touch.
I am so proud of you .😳

Mitu di 🤗
Missing you and your beautiful write up.
Thank you for dropping in time to time and not forgetting us.
Take care of yourself. 😳

Selvi di 🤗
Our nature lover.
Thank you for making our day with your amazing pictures and with interesting information. 😳

Sandhya di 🤗
Our mini Google. 😆
One of the most intelligent and knowledgeable baisa here.😳
Thank you for TIP and your brilliant posts.
I learn so much from you on everything politics, religion, day today life.😊


Rekha di 🤗
Our fighter.
Thank you for including us on your life.
Thank you for sharing your real life story with us... truly motivational.

Vathsy di 🤗
Best example of friendship.
I am grateful to know you , di l
Thank you for being here.😳

Jiya di 🤗
Thank you for teaching us new words and new language. 😳
Thank you for your unconditional love ! 😳

James...🤗
Thank you for joining us and your reviews are so entertaining!😳

Yup finally our kuki and Lana di...back after so long.
Missed you both of you so much.
Thank you for making 2018 memorable for us.🤗 🤗

Sorry if I forget anything... I am so so busy .😭
Love you all.🤗




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