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Thanks for warm welcome. Please update soon, will eagerly waiting for an interesting update. I have also gone through your other works. Trust me its fab, the way u Express emotions in words it's out class.

Originally posted by: Pratikshabapat

Thanks for warm welcome. Please update soon, will eagerly waiting for an interesting update. I have also gone through your other works. Trust me its fab, the way u Express emotions in words it's out class.

🤗i am trying just busy in studies though 😆 i think previous update i happen to increase the expectations😳 and i worried i will fail in next one neverthless have paitence the update will be here thenk you🤗🤗 for liking enjoying😘😘 the story so far it means allot 🤗

Originally posted by: Rashmisingh9151

Being a lover and wife she cannot 😒but being royal princess cum empress she can😊 she have no option in this dear more over it's already happened😆 and dear this is what we're going to figure out now 😉 she can or not how she will act accordingly to her self respect and her heart 😎 like i mention in the reply to Ritu there are many shades going to unfold on jo part and she's isn't saying she's spacial to him she's claiming and going to prove herself to be one 😎

• So true.... You know I really this change in your story that Jo is confidentn😊😊👏👏. She know what her rights are and how to claim them and instead of being sacrificing selfless woman. Some times it is good to be little selfish. At least when opposite person for whom you are sacrificing is not worth for it 🙄

Originally posted by: ritujajadhav

• So true.... You know I really this change in your story that Jo is confidentn😊😊👏👏. She know what her rights are and how to claim them and instead of being sacrificing selfless woman. Some times it is good to be little selfish. At least when opposite person for whom you are sacrificing is not worth for it 🙄

Thank you Ritu🤗🤗 I am so happy dear you're enjoying it😘😘 and loving the change in my story of strong Jo 😎 this mean allot Yaar😳

@underline 👏 well said 👍🏼 I to believe in same as you said my dear what's the point of letting go of your happiness for people who aren't even worth it so I won't make her do that at all 😊

And I am glad you're looking forward to this work of mine 😳more previous one 😃

Thank you 🤗

Chapter 37

"Why are you laughing"?

(Ask Jodha with frown they were silently staring at each other, lost in each other's eyes after what she said they were but then the voice of bell which rang each hour of night to ensure everything alright. Made them realize their place their position, but to her surprised he started laughing, which made her confused and curious at the same time. Staring back at Jodha he smiled then spoke).

"It's not your words"! It's you who made me laugh"! You're courages by heart bold by blood"! I wonder Why it's hard for you to confess the feeling your heart have for me"?

"Does it matter your majesty"?

"You think it doesn't"?

"That's not the answer of my question"!

"Neither mine"! Look at me queen Jodha"! And tell me do you really think it doesn't matter to me"?

"Yes i dont think it does"! Cause it's obliviously not important to bother about"! Because unlike you at the end it's you i will surrender to"!

(Jodha answer with her gaze turned sideways not looking at him anymore, "how she could say"? She's scared of his Philander persona which can easily retain by others, how she could confess she feel guilty to have feelings for him, the men who is doing everything in his power to conquer her motherland, crushing her people each day worse using her own people hands to fight against other. How she can admit she hates to love him, how just how"? But she hope what she said clear her sight. Jalal released her and look up at sky, just how at one minute you can warm the sore heart by words and another minute wound it"? How anyone can do it with such calmness, do they realised the effect they left on person"? Perhaps they do she does, cause she always scramble and analyse her words before speaking. Now to she did the same he cursed himself for asking her. She's right in a way she taunted him and show him his place, of-course not to forget she confess her fears and invitable fate as well. Her situation seems helpless but one thing is similar in both of them. They're bound to prove their love for each other, not to others, but to each other as well. How they should do it was questionable but answer they failed to figure out, they can't go round showering each other by affection before others and invite trouble for each other. They can't put a show at all , not because they cannot do it , but because that's not somthing which could satisfied them. Just look at him and Rukaiya she's close to him his best friend his first wife his chief consert, almost entire Harem and empire value their relationship, but inside their relationship is hollow incomplete, look at him and queen Salima they're distant cousin infact respect each other have faith in each other, but there's nothing between them as husband wife even though they're married. Again incomplete, then there are rest of women in Harem , but with them he just don't find anything to get along for long. In last there's she Rose of desert kachwaha clan Ameri warrior princess Jodha. How just how he should confess "? everything related to her matter to him, her wish her attention her action her likes dislikes. Just how"? He should confess that, even though he have persona of philander, this isn't all he wants from her. He wants more if it's possible he just want to get lost in her, there are so many desire they're suppressing under the weight of Their position their identity their persona. Not realising Love over come all, they assume their religion parting them not knowing love itself is a religion more like base of every religion. They weren't ready to take step for love because of their Identities ,Principles, Persona and Religion"! In all this "they were unaware of the fact"! Love can overcome all the hurdle victoriously"! love itself is Religion"! it's base base of everyone's identity and persona"! "Their hearts need each other"! "they need each other"! and they knew it, but what they do not know is how to let other know about it"! without bowing"! they took the emotion of their heart as battle of life"! There situation was like they love themselves more than they love each other. Or else why it's hard for him to tell her I don't care about others, i dont want others, but you. i love you only you doesn't matter how many come and go it's you i fear to lose i cannot let go if it's me you will surrender yourself solely then i am no different i am going to surrender my heart to you solely to you"! I don't care about your demand cause I will fulfil them out of love"! I carry for you in heart"! You won't be selfish in my view my love "! Were his thoughts his pov on mouths, but didn't dare to come out verbslly for her to hear, Why it's hard for her to say"! It's hurt to see you with others, it's hurt to see you coming back with other , when i was yearning and waiting for you all the while, praying for your safety and well being. It's hurt to know i have no right to stop you from going to others. It's hurt so much that it's feel like either to kill you for making me feel this way, or kill myself for loving a person who can't prioritise me as much I can. It's evoks fear in heart I want to demand and earn position and my right, but fear what if I lose you with my demand"?. Alas like him even she didn't. Ironically he can express his possessiveness over her, either by taking lives of other or confining her behind walls of His Jenan khana. But she can't , she cannot express her possessiveness verbally forget about physically. At the end they're nothing their power of being Empress Emperor mean nothing cause they're just two helpless soul in love yearn for each other but can't even express it openly even if they do it's sound meaningless cause they know they're no common people. But Emperor and Empress they have responsibility to fulfil taking a deep breath Jalal spoke this time in very low tone).

"You won't believe but i find Our situation similar to this Couplet"! I heard long back"! If you permit may I"?

"Sure"!

"Once Life asked"! "What is a dream"? Reality answered "!"In closed eyes that is our own"! In open eyes it's dream"!.

(Jodha stare at him his words sound taunting, to her ears but ironically she didn't find it offending, perhaps cause she know she have no hand in this. Even he doesn't it's ploy of fate. She shook her head then spoke while walking passed by him).

"It's late we should leave"!

(Holding her wrist Jalal pulled her back to himself. He didn't cared about the eyes they have on themselves at moment. He didn't cared about the consequence either. When she coillided with his front, panting staring at him with widened eyes he spoke, sneaking his left hand around her waist).

"The way you realize time time of Day"! I want you to realise the time of our relation to"! Before it's get too late"!

(Then without word further, he planted a kiss on her forehead. Taking her breath away by his actions. She closed her eyes feeling his cold soft lips touch on her forehead. And then completely losing herself in his embrace as he didn't just stopped there, he kissed on her closed eyes, her cheeks her chin. But the moment he was about to kiss on her lips she turned her head. Making him sigh but he said nothing much)

Next day Morning

"Rahim"!..is that you"? You're finally back"? "! I am so glad to finally have you here with me"!

(Stepping in the room, from Hamam Jalal had no time to even take breath , when he was engulfed by bone crushing hug. By two arms wrapping around his waist, glancing down Jalal smiled and ruffle the head of person. He break the hug and spoke in firm and gentle tone, with smile playing on his lips. But heard a tone full of complain and blame, he smiled broadened hearing the words).

"Yes "! but you have no time for me"! You met almost everyone in palace"! but me"?

"Oh is that complaint"? or accusation"!

"Both"! But it doesn't make difference as it doesn't matter"! What matter is I am angry at you"!

(Jalal bit his cheek to stop himself from laughing out loud, something's never changed Jalal never get much time, to spend with Rahim like his own father couldn't. But however little time he spend with him he knew. The boy is smart, stubborn most importantly very good at outsmarting others. Sneaking his one hand around his shoulder, Jalal walked towards the couch with Rahim by his side. Then firmly after sitting on it he ask in playful tone pretending to be seriously curious and genguine about finding a way to pacify him).

"Hm you have a point"! So as I made you upset"! Then it's my responsibility to pacify you"! Isn't it"? Tell me what I can do to make you happy"? Offer sweet"? dress"? toy"? Or my time"?..

"None of these"! I already have lot of toys"! Dress and received lot of sweet by Mother"! About time you cannot give your time to me"! Cause as Emperor you're very busy person"!

"That's very disappointing"! What I should do then"?

(Jalal made a sad face listening Rahim words, making Rahim to look up at him, with little bit mischievous smile. But as soon he saw Jalal going to look up at him, He look at him seriously then sitting beside him on couch he spoke firmly, after all he have a wish to get fulfil and for that he needs to act soon).

" I usually don't help the one who upset me"! But you're Emperor and my favourite"! so I can be little kind with you"! However what you can do to pacify me"?

"Anything Rahim "! just ask me"! I can put entire world at your feet"!

"I don't need world at my feet"! but"! A Permission to celebrate festival"!

(Jalal look at Rahim with unreadable expression, there's no festival coming. Which one he's talking about, never he objected on the celebration held in palace. Why Rahim will try to ask permission to celebrate any festival"? And why leaving all the things, he's interested in earning permission to celebrate festival. He was lost in thoughts which broke by Rahim words, infact his words confused him Further).

"Festival of color"! Holi"! Please your majesty I know it's forbidden to celebrate Holi in palace but"! I want to permit us"! Choti Ammi got sad when I told her we can't I don't like to see sad Choti Ammi"!..

(Holi festival in palace"? That can create hovoc in Empire, but recently lot of his taken decision seem to create trouble for him. One more wouldn't make much difference, however he was curious about Choti Ammi of Rahim, this little boy doesn't speak fondly for any of harem ladies. "Then who it could be"? He was again lost in thoughts, which again broke by Rahim which made him realised the boy is still speaking and he needs to focus on him).

"I heard her saying in Amer her home"! the celebration held in grand way for holi"! She miss her home"! When I was at Multan I missed mother and everything of here"!

(The little boy was lost in conveying how he feel bad, about not able to make his Choti Ammi happy. How he missed all when he was away, he was away and forced to accept and learn the etiquette of Multan. It's not like he wasn't loved and respected there. But a warmth erupted from Mother, to child selfless care and love she bestowed upon her kid, isn't you could find with others. He was lonely in Multan without his mother by side, hence he could understand Jodha loneliness and feel her sadness hiding behind the smile. He wanted her to be genguine happy for once. When he was away even a piece of Perfume bottle sent from Agra to him would've been enough to warm his heart. He thought if the celebration held here in grand way, or even they got permission to celebrate she will get happy. Unlike others have no work other than getting educated and have fun. Cause only few year are left when he will be moved out of Jenana to live in Mardana quarter. Henceforth before that he wish to enjoy as much he could. He glance up at Jalal then found him giving a nod. They talked for while, about there time there ways then Jalal excuse himself to meet his Advisers).

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"Your majesty"! are you sure about this"?

"Yes Fakir Aziao-Din"! there's no backing away"! it's the only way"! I can earn their faith and support"!

(Answered Jalal taking a sip of water, from glass staring down at the report, laid on table before him. He was sitting on couch in his chambers reception hall, with Shamsuddin Muhammad Atgah Khan Prime minister of empire, Fakir Aziao-Din religious minister of empire, Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak prime minister of empire, Mulla Do-Piyaza home minster of empire, Abu al-Faiz ibn Mubarak education minister of empire. He discussed about his plan with them, he found them hesitating, he won't admit he himself was aware what he's going to do will create trouble. But he learn there's, nothing as Emperor he would do without facing trouble).

"To earn other's faith"! you can lose your own"! The noble in court the Scholar even our allies"!..

"Fazl Saheb"! That cannot stop me "! from desiring for more"! And achieving my Goal"! What going to cause trouble today"! Will turn out to be fruitful"!

"For future"?

"Yes For Empire's future"! I want to take you all under my confidence"! As i don't want any mistake on our part"!

(Spoke Jalal with authority, His voice was firm and full of confidence. That make the rest of them present there sure on his way. If Emperor is taking decision as bold as he's then as Loyal wise adviser and minister of Empire it's there, responsibility to share the burden of implying his decision. They won't let him face the trouble alone for sure, even though Jalal didn't looked at them, however he was sure now they will support him whole heartily. For him this mean more then the decision he taken, cause these are the only adviser who can go against him as well, if they don't appreciate the depth or reason behind his decision. If they support him and accept it then he's sure the rest of them will do as well. They can go against his Grand Vazir Shams us din Adhgha Khan, but not them, not at all cause over the time Adhgha Khan, seem to make a image of obeying the Emperor, in every way every decision taken by them. Which made others think him as Ji huzoori person, however what they fail to understand is he support them cause he find his reasons reasonable. They faced trouble when they decided to make Agra the capital, leaving Delhi they faced trouble from Religious scholars when they start having peace treaty with Rajput, or started treating the defeated king with Honor as king they deserve. He still find it hypocrite on his ministers part, that they all stay quiet when others shed there blood for him and empire, but they raise their head when he try to give them honor by him or empire. Ironic and pathetic of them. He come out of his thoughts by Abul Fazal words who spoke in firm tone staring at him).

"There's won't be anything amiss your majesty"! You can have faith on us"!.

(Jalal gave a nod as they walked out of his room. He take a look at the lying report , on table and let out a sigh. If he take his wives to Jharokha it will be less troublesome. However taking Jodha there can create trouble, Because of her relegion because the noble in court hadn't accepted her fully as empress of Mughal empire, him issuing Farmaan of making Maan Singh official Mughal General of Empire Army, will be taken as his affection for Jodha, not to forget taking her to Jharokha with him besides him will create more chaos. Worse his decision to"!.."oh Lord Bless me with strength"! To face the upcoming troubles"!. Praying with his eyes closed inwardly by heart. He got up from couch to rest for while. He got his men to re-read the farmaan's he issued, which will be presented in Diwan'e Aaam. He know the pro and cons of his decision but he's confident he can deal with it. He took his sword then walked out of room to go for practice. He had long day for now the process of preparing Farmaan, going to take time, infact his advisers way to make everyone aware about it , will take time to. He was on his way to Arena when he come across Rukaiya).

"Greetings Jalal"! "Can I get grace by Penny of your time"?

"Greetings Rukaiya"! "I need to practice"! so would you mind to hurry up in the matter"?

(He was staring at his sword henceforth, he failed to see the glare thrown on his way by her and falling face of Rukaiya he have time to practice with Jodha play chess At khel Angan, stroll in Jahana Baag , spend entire evening and night with her. But no time for me"? Everytime he will comeback from anywhere he will spend night with me. But first time he choose to stay with Jodha"? Not for once he thought about me"? Do what if she had caught mild fever she won't have died"! If entire day she will work with Sick people it's oblivious she will get sic herself. She thought with New Princess arrival he will go less to Jodha more to new one. But he ignored the new one like his rest of Harem women. Worse he ignore me"? Her eyes got red with fury s thin layer of water started shinning in her eyes. but the moment she noticed Jalal is going to look at her. She blink and spoke in firm voice).

"Why Jalal"? Had I done anything wrong"?

(Huh confused Jalal stare up at Rukaiya, she look pale and tired, what has happened to her"? Is she alright he got concerned about her stepping closer, by free hand he touch her forehead. Then neck to check if she's is sick. But no her temperature is fine, he ask in firm tone staring right at her).

"What why Rukaiya"? "What's Wrong"? Why would you say that"?

"So what I should say"? You're ignoring me Jalal it's been two day"! And you didn't met me"! I will surely think I done something wrong which made you ignore me"!

"Rukaiya even if I comeback I ain't from free from my responsibility"! I have work to do"!

"I would have believed you it's oblivious truth after all you're Emperor"! But after what I comes to know "! it's seems You're busy only for me"?

(Jalal sigh he hate to explain himself, he hates to report about his each and every activity to anyone. This is why he enjoy being with Jodha. Even though she conveyed her distress, over him marrying once more, she didn't question his intention behind the action there's saying enemy who become your friend could see right through you, but person who hates your git fall for you, then he cannot only see right through your action but support you as well. Jodha is one of those for him, she knew the Pro and cons of decision he took, she's aware about the effect it will have on his empire and life. Henceforth for greater good she's ready to spare him time by not asking him much. But Rukaiya what's gotten on her when Jodha could understand it within short span of time, without showing her Mistrust on him she can question him, then why can't Rukaiya do the same"? When she's more diplomatic person "? what makes Rukaiya forget about his ways"? Admit even she doesn't demand much cause she's happy to have a power and position. She's happy by him not interfering in Harem matter, Admit she wants more but he cannot give her that yet, they're not brace by the grace of God for most desirable gift yet. He had sword in one hand he could walk out right away, if it was Jodha she would accompany him for sword practice and there, but with Rukaiya he need to listen first then he can go to practice. But for now he don't even know what to say, or how to pacify the women before him. Darn his mood was spoiling but then a realisation dawned upon him if he happen to take Jodha to Jharoka tomorrow. He will angry her more"? Darn what to do. Same you did back then"! Answer his heart making him smirk inwardly).

"Rukaiya you didn't do any wrong"! Not yet"! And I cannot explain myself for my lack of time for you"! But I can make up for that by"! Dedicating my evening to you"! After my scholar session with Ulema's"!

(He wasn't asking he was informing her, he didn't even wait a slight nod by her, he walked out of there towards arena to practice. Leaving thoughtful Rukaiya behind, who just watched his Retreating back but said nothing. To stop him she never rush behind him she never stopped him, she make it's seems he needs her. With harem peopke they make it seem they only need him no else nothing else. But with Jodha it's different when they both are together, it's seem both needs each other. Perhaps this is what Jalal wanted from his people alas he was unfortunate in this matter. She clicked her finger making her Eunuch Hoshiyar to come to her, with bow head he waited for her to order him).

"Where's Queen Nathi Bai"? At moment I want to meet her"! Convey my message to her"!

(Hoshiyar frowned on this order, she could ask any of maid to do it, then why choose him"? But he gave nod then walked away, he had many questions why she wants to meet Queen Nathi Bai, not for once she comes to meet her is that why"?, He thought about Jodha, even though they both happen to come across each other way various times. But they didn't even exchange a word with each other.it was servant who will convey each others thought to their mistress. So a meeting with Queen Nathi Bai"? Does queen Rukaiya wish to use new Rajput Princess against former one"? Like She assume Jodha is using Queen Salima against her? That's had to be something interesting to look for , he thought for while the new Queen didn't stepped out of her palace yet, meaning he nerds to visit at palace of Jodha, which mean he can get to see Jodha as well. He won't admit his loyalty for Empress Rukaiya is to much to praise any other, but he himself find Queen Jodha to be kind beautiful lady. She have persona to ease everyone heart, he didn't happen to pay visit at her palace. But whenever he did he was always overtaken by the breathtaking interior, Joy spread there, people look warm to each other every slave servant of soldier will smile back genguinly, which he never happen to see the Rest of Harem part in Agra. People are robotic he himself doesn't express much of emotion cause it's not even held any importance. In his view having half of Hindu workers at her place under her own care, having own palace Jodha had build mini home of her own in Agra, she pray ,she play ,she sang ,she dance ,she read, she even pay extra attention on the arrangements of her palace, she in occasion when she visit temple she herself cook. This time he wonder what she would've doing"?. Lost in thoughts he didn't even realize, he already reach her palace part, he come out of his thoughts by Omar beg but with Mughal Soldier he happen to saw Rajput soldiers to , he had heard Jalal before marching for Merta ordered a troop of Rajput soldiers to guard Jodha, why he did that suddenly no one knew, but now only he get to see them. They look so well skilled and unexpectedly calm. When the officer were checking him he was staring at the Rajput soldiers. They doesn't need weapon to kill me"! Their big scary Round thick Mustache is enough to do the job. Gulping he turned his gaze back. To Mughal soldiers , After usual security check. He was permitted to go in. He come across many new face, oh yes how he can forget the New Queen cone with many of her maid. However it's only two days since she arrived, hence , he heard nothing much about her. The curious gaze of people first time made him little uncomfortable. Cause it's first time instead of warn smile he's bestow by curious gaze, by servant and maid they're new of-course Work for New Queen they don't know him either. He didn't mind it and made his way further, to meet Queen Nathi Bai, to convey her mistress messages to her).

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Next day at Morning

(Before sunrise musicians played to wake the court and at the moment of sunrise the emperor presented himself in his jharoka-i-darshan. The custom, to reassure them, that he was alive and well and all calm in the kingdom ,was an old one this, was an occasion for common people to make personal requests direct to their ruler. The royal orchestra started to play, announcing the Emperor’s arrival. The shehnai trilled, the drums were beaten, and in the distance, a cannon let out a harmless boom. Jodha almost spoke again, opened her mouth, and then closed it standing behind the Jharokha. The minute she asked Jalal to take her to Jharokha, she almost been ignorant to trouble she will have to endure. Now when the moment arrive and she's going there, she found her hands, getting sweety with nervousness. Very confidently she conveyed him, where her concern lie what she want from him. But that's not all"! with increasing competition in Harem, she's scared to lose herself in the crowd of women here, she want to be heard ,she want to be recognised more than , as a women bind with emperor by Marriage, which is considered as political alliances between two Royal family. She want others to know she's is the girl sho come to Empire as mere Wife of Emperor but she have the aura to be more than that, she don't want power and position but over the time she happen to realize the more you have the further you will be recognised and respected. She saw Rukaiya she saw Queen Salima, they both are connected to Emperor by blood by marriage ties as well. Thus they're more known figure in Harem, in Awam in Empire, being first Hindu Rajput empress she was known figure in Harem ,in Awaam, in empire, but with Jalal marrying one more Rajput princess , made her as the rest of women in Harem. That's it nothing more nothing less. And she don't want that , she believes to win but getting anything by Losing herself"? No not at all. But even to achive what she want, hence she's isn't going to become scheming women of Harem. racing or competing with others , to become spacial to him or empire. She won't change herself to get what she want, not at all not in this life. She recall her father's word which always boost her confidence, him being king she get very little moment to spend with him. But however whatever time she did it's always work in her favour. Today his words again provided, her comfort of time and confidence. "You have the hypnotic beautiful eyes of your grandmother"! "You have heart ruling smile of your Mother"!"You have your brothers stubbornness in spine"! "you have my royal rajput blood in you"! "You have gentleness kindness of Human"! But best thing you have of yourself is that“You have the ability to be anything you want"! Never forget my Princess , world won't support you , side with you , to make your dream come true, to let you achive your goal"! You will have to earn , work hard to get or achieve it"! I will Father, i will i won't give up i won't stop trying. Never Father never ever, i will prove myself. She vowed to herself, She come out of her thoughts, With the noise of the orchestra echoing around them, Jalal reached behind her head. It's time, thinking this Jodha pulled the veil on her head, As Jalal stepped out into the balcony , to the glow of the lightening eastern sky, he tightened his grip on Jodha's hand and pulled her with him. Almost the first sensation she experienced, one utterly irrelevant, was that the marble ledge of the balcony, carved with thin vines of jasmine flowers, came up to her waist. It hid their hands, still linked together. Then Jodha looked down at the expanse of inclined backs, clad in thin cottons embroidered with gold zari, bowed in unison. The men stood in three loose tiers ,leading up to the jharoka. Under the balcony itself were main trustworthy Grand vazir the Prime Minister of the Empire. Behind them were the other nobles at court Muslim amirs, holders of high rank, much wealth, quite a bit of magnificence. In Emperor court. Behind the amirs of the Empire, were the tradesmen, the businessmen of affluence but not equal rank, and traveling merchants. In court, the demarcations between , these classes of men were marked by railings of gold, silver, and wood, and by the texture and value of the carpets, each class of men stood on. being. watching The nobles and the commoners, the orchestra itself to one side, the slaves and guards armed with spears and muskets—not one eye was raised to them. Even the Mir Bakhtiyar the Master of Ceremonies, had his head bent. His was the first to raise though, the first to see the Emperor and the lady by his side. His voice, when he found it, came in an uneasy quaver, and hailed for them. But what moved her was Jalal way to behave. He was acting as if he did nothing unusual).

"Attention"! silence let everyone know" Fold your hands! Lower your eyes"! Crown of the Mughal's! Lord of his subjects! Hire of of Timur! Jewel of Babar! Son of Humayu! Merciful protector! Renowned in the Universe! The Emperor of Hindustan! Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! Blood of Royal Kachwaha Clan"! Pride of Mughal Empire"! Rajput Princess cum Mughal Empress Jodha Bai"! With peace upon us Our majesty and Highnt graces us with their presence"!! Long live Emperor Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed! Long live Empress Jodha Bai"! All hail the Emperor all hail the Empress"!..

(The nobles straightened up , a slow murmur erupted among the people. As soon they heard and saw the veiled figure at Jalal's side. Involuntarily, most of the men drew in breaths of astonishment. In the silent courtyard, stilled of drums and trumpets, the noise was like a rush of wind, gone in an instant. Jodha even being bold enough to lead her own people, got nervous at the sight of unpleased look of noble's facial expression appearing on and sudden deadly silence prevailed there. she held on tight to Jalal's hand. Unsaid between them, was that Jalal was granting her a privilege, which Jodha acknowledged it in silence. It was not a privilege, she would misuse. It filled her heart that he would take her into the jharoka with him having her by his side, in the Balcony before the people,despite the chaos it would cause. She watched the men below, knowing no one could see her face. This life of hers, behind a veil, had its advantages. Her hands were cold. It was the first time a woman from the imperial harem , had appeared in public, veiled from view, but boldly present before them by Emperor side. Jalal stepped ahead of her, holding his back straight, his shoulders thrown back, his imperial turban sitting squarely on his head. For these minutes of the jharoka, he was the Emperor, no longer the man played with her talked with her. He was entirely change person here , even more then the way he carry out himself in Diwan'e Khaas” turning to the Mir Arz, the Officer in Charge of Petitions. He spoke in Authoritive tone).

"Bring forward the petitioners"!

(as soon he said this, the Mir Arz started to called out the names , of the nobles gathered in the courtyard to present petitions to the Emperor. They came forward, performed the taslim thrice, and then presented the Emperor with a gift. Depending upon the gift’s value or uniqueness, Jalal would signal his consent for them to speak. As for the common people, he chose his petitioners based on their looks, or perhaps the color of a turban or where they stood in the courtyard or whether they faced east or west. This whimsical culling out of the supplicants was the only way to hear as many petitions as possible in the limited time allowed. Given the sheer numbers, most were turned away, and they would return day after day, hoping that eventually the familiarity of their faces would catch the Emperor’s eye. Jodha was silent, watching the two men on the right side of the jharoka. A petitioner came forward. Jodha listened to what he had to say, thinking all the while that his name was familiar. Ah, he was Chugtai Khan's Son, Chugtai khan was one of influence and powerful personality in the empire. Even though he was sent to Deccan with group of Negotiation Delegates, it had been during the daily darbar also. Cousins, friends, brothers, all had been granted honors, estates, and contracts while others had been turned away. She was about to speak this wasn't fair the emperor , come here to listen to his people not his Powerful influenced noble. But before she could say , she heard Jalal speaking. She glance back at him and saw him glancing at her, with corner of eyes, it was her cue to know , "Not today"! Mean it's to much shock for others, to take her presence in Jharoka with him, at once her intruption in his way won't do good to her, let them take it slowly, pricly let him get habitual to it himself first. But more then this she was awe by how he understood before she could spoken, how attentive he's about you Jodha"? It's matter to not only take a pride and get happy, but worry to cause this mean She can escape from everyone not him. She can stay ignorant to other not him. Even if she wish then to, and she don't want to be ignorant when it's come to him anymore).

“Perhaps it would be best"! If I deal with you in Diwan'e Khaas"! Next one"!

(Mir arz glance at Jalal so did the other, he's always step ahead in the matter as such. No hestitation no doubts when he act or speak at all. For half hour he continued listening the issues of common folk. Ignoring the uncomfortableness of his adviser they were, very near to lose their paitence and questioned him. After all he's sure all of them got the report of his decision. As he knew his adviser must have conveyed his words to them. And they know if He announced his decision before the common folk. and got the farman read out by Mir Bakhtiyar, they won't get chance to object. However Jalal who was well aware of it intentionally ignored them and decided to convey his decision to his subject at this moment. After a while he raised his hand, earning attention from all. Then spoke in his firm confident Authoritive voice).

"To all the people present here"! Today I am going to make few announcement"! "After much of deliberation I happen to realise"! demanding taxes from people for worshipping is similar to weighing God's glory in coin"! therefore i decided to Abolished the pilgrim tax forever"! The Abolishment of this tax will applied from the day of holi"! The people in empire should know the fact "! That Regardless of their religions their belief and faith"! I Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! Emperor of Mughal empire will embrace them whole heartily"!

(Jalal watched with unreadable expression, the stern cold look on his face, was daring the noble standing below him to object. The people present there got tears of joy, they failed to express their gratitude to him, the Emperor is bestowing them by embracing them. He's thinking about them"? He made his queen stood besides him"? Such a big step taken by Emperor. Just to treat his subject equally. The people got very happy, second turned Minutes for them time stopped they expected the Emperor to come and stand, then hear few plea and go back. They didn't expected him to come there with his queen, that to Hindu one, even if Mir Bakhtiyar won't spoke for her, they would know it's Empress Jodha Bai, by her cloth style and dressing sense, they weren't able to see her face it's hardly matter. Cause her presence beside the cold Emperor is enough to warm their heart. Now the announcement took their breath away, it was one of the best announcement of their lives. Within few minutes the crowd cheered out loud for Emperor. Somewhere they assume it to be Jodha who is behind this decision, even though she's isn't the one to ask about it. But they were happy).

"My Good people"! I want to notify you all about the Grandeur celebration held in the fort on the occasion of Holi"! and invites you all"!

"Your Majesty "! we obj..

"hail the Emperor "!..long live the Emperor"!..

(The noble tries to object this is to much for them, first he come with lady alright they have no objection bowing before a women who happens to be empress of empire. But A Hindu one"? God forbid"! "how the hell emperor could play with their Honor"? And now hurt their religious sentiment"? They were still trying to come out of the shock of how they bow before a women a Hindu one, he gave another shock in the form of announcing the Abolishing the Pilgrim tax, it wasn't much a surprise cause they knew about it last evening. But celebration held for Holi festival"? This was truly revolting for them and so much hard to take. They tried best muttering courage to object, but there voice got over Shadowed by the loud cheer of of common people, The common people got so happy that they started hailing for the Empire. Jalal raised his hands then with smile walked out of there with Jodha making the noble look out for him with a look sheer protest but he ignored it deliberately. He knew what's he's doing is entirely speak of his arrogance and so unexpected for them to take , but the joy the genguine respect and gratitude , he saw in the eyes of his subject Was something he could die for, so changing a law and breaking the protacal wasn't something so hard for him to do so. More over he knew the effect his decision and action going to do on the person walking besides him. He was happy and content for while).

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(leaning on forged window of her chamber Rukaiya, watch the view outside., shaking with anger. She had heard about the jharoka. Who had not in the empire? Jodha had actually dared to stand by the Emperor, during his morning audience. Did he not know, did she not have any sense of how highly unbecoming it was to the dignity of a Mughal woman to show herself thus in public? How could Jalal allow this? Rukaiya wrapped her hands around herself and with both hands pinched the soft underside of her arms, just below the sleeve edge of her choli, until the pain brought tears to her eyes. Why had she not thought of asking Jalal to let her stand beside him at the jharoka? Why had she not even thought of this? Because this she had not been taught. How could she have dared to think that it was even possible? It's hurt the night she spend with Jalal. He was lost in his own thoughts least interested to be her, but trying to keep her entertain out of courtesy. Then to it was fine cause she assume it to be day tiredness. But no all hopes he evoke he crushed it by his own hands.why Jalal why"? Even her meeting with Nathi Bai didn't went well, the women is nothing in her to come handy for her, she cannot be used against Sharp head Jodha not at all. What to do"? What the women is rising her wings cutting mine, without even burning herself by the responsibility of position in empire or harem. It was entirely unexpected and surprising for her, just when she thought The women isn't her match and she gotten relax she strike on"! I can't let it happen anymore I have to do something. But what"? Each time in every way she outsmart me. What I am supposed to do"? She possesses mind of wolf, strength of lioness, what I am supposed to do with her"? Oh lord help me. Thinking for while rubbing her head to ease the headache. She got some idea raising her hand slowly, clapped them twice making Hoshiyar to step in the room in hurry).

"Go convey my message to Maham- Anga I wish to meet her"!

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“Your highness, we speak for most of the nobles in the empire"! Who cannot get brace by your presence"! Please, do not take our words amiss. We speak from a deep loyalty and love we held in heart for Empire"! We come here with so much hope and expectations"! You the Dowgar empress of Empire can help us"! He doesn't lend ear to out advise he doesn't pay grace us by sight to see our disappointed and despair"!

(The fundamentalist nobles Orthodox scholars of court, were sitting inside the reception hall on couch, Before the Dowger Empress of Mughal empire wife of Late Emperor Humayun, Mariam Makani Hamida Banu mother of Mughal Emperor. Even though the ladies of Harem aren't permitted to meet the Nobles of court, even if they do it's under strict royal Security confining Women's behind the curtain. This restriction was bestow upon the Dowger Empress as well. A thick white curtain was parting the view of Dowger Empress ,from the Nobles sitting before her, there was Vessel grandeur vessel fill water was kept below the curtain. In which the empress could view the reflection of noble's , but they cannot, she could hear them even see them. But her replies will spoken by The Chief Eunuch. Hamida was hearing the noble she herself was on two set of mind, she knew Jalal and she was well aware it cannot be Jodha's doing either, whatever decision he took is well analysis by him. It's not under influence of anyone, but Jalal action of taking Jodha to Jharoka by his side was something. She doubt was entirely his decision or not, top of it his decision hell his audacity to create hovoc , in empire and then disappearing from fort is something enraged Hamida very much. But what she didn't knew Was Jalal didn't disappear he's out of fort to check the nerve of his subject to see the changes of decision Bring upon the lives of subject. Which he took month back about Mansabdari position of noble's. He was following advise of Jodha he cleverly got most of influence officer of court in his favour, so that the protest could handled by them. And he could focus on outsider enemies of his instead of solely on the inner one. He realised with him, being conquering other state and focusing to much on noble instead of his subject create distraction more in Empire).

"Your Highness we know"! It's hard to change his majesty's decision"! But what he's doing it's outrageous indigestible"! Our religion doesn't allow Person to marry women from another religion"! If it's happen then the men or women have to accept our religion"! He already commited sin by marrying Hindu not once but twice"!

"Your highness "He even granted them right to practice their religion"! Build temple inside the palace"!and today he Abolished the Pilgrim tax burdening the Royal treasure"! And dare to announce Grandeur Celebration to held in place for Holi"! He's forgetting Colors are probhited in Our religion"!

"Worse if that wasn't enough he's officially going to appoint Non believer people from honourable position in empire"! What we had done to deserve such a injustice"? Aren't our hardship and struggle contribution held any mean in the eyes of his Majesty"?

(One by one the Scholar spoke up, it weren't only Scholars but few noble as well, Hamida heard them, however they gave no chance to her for speaking, The Chief Eunuch of her , try to speak but they weren't done yet, however in their anger and desperation they didn't realise the presence of another person, but Hamida did and she was surprised by the arrival of person as well. "What's she doing here"? She Thought inwardly, by glancing at the side entrance of Reception Hall, a wome clad in Dark Blue royal Heavily worked Ghaghra Choli, adorened by heavy Jewellery from head to toe standing silently. but then she recall she was the one who ask her to meet her. She must had paid visit to my chamber not finding me there she come here, with this assumption she focus back on the people speaking to her).

"There's is roumours the his majesty"! Ordered Mahabat Khan to burry the group of Scholars alive in the fort of Ajmer"! Your highness is this how his Majesty desire to rule"? Whoever will object he will take their life"? This isn't way"! installing fear in the heart of religious Scholar and Loyal Nobles"! Would do no good to empire and his Majesty"! We come here with hope in heart you will help us"! Please talk with him before it's get to late"! Or keep her highness out from his Majesty's reach"! cause she seem to bewitching him influencing him to work in the favour of her people"!

"We believe he's highly misguided'! And this is outrageous indigestible"! He made us Bow before a women"! That to a non believer one"! Please your highness you're our last hope"! do something regarding this he's isn't carrying his responsibility as Emperor sincerely his action will be doom for Empire"! Or we will have to punish him by Dethroning him"!

"And don't misunderstand us your highness we don't mean to threaten"! "We're here to put forth our concern about Empire"! It's just after certain arrival of people "! in empire the revolt and rise in enemy has increased"! Henceforth in such critical time it won't be wise to go against own people"!

(How dare they"? Who they think are"? If it wasn't Agra but Amer, she would ordered there head to put on spike. She was trying best to stay calm but each time one of among the group speak, her anger in hear rise more. They doubt Jalal capabilities to handle the empire, they question his loyalty towards Islam the religion he's born with learn with time and love. They even dare to disrespect her , by certain people arrival, increase of enemies they intend call her bad omen"!. They're crossing limit of to get treated with respect. But here the Dowgar empress sitting on couch with silence. Not a muscle twitch could be sense. Is she even listening what they're saying"? That's it there's no beating around the bush, "Darn these people "! she curled her hand into fist then uncurled them she repeated the process, clenching her jaw tightly with hardened gaze, she clicked her finger letting the Guard to announce her Arrival, she walked in the reception hall near The Dowger Empress, it was long day almost half of harem people come to meet her, in her palace, some try to oil her up thinking, she's really very close to Emperor more than Rukaiya and she's kind she can fulfil their desire. some taunted her for bewitching the Emperor taking liberty of his affection, some threatened her by talking about her position try to put her down, she heard all of them but then ignored all of them like , They doesn't exist enraging them further, but she didn't cared and went to work with Physician, the moment she head back to her chamber, she happen to come across the Chief Eunuch of Dowger Empress. Who conveyed her, about her wish to meet her. She ask a little time to get freshen up , but by the time she was ready to Meet empress ,she come to know she's in the Reception hall, having a meeting with Nobles of court. She didn't waste minute and come here, to know the cause of meeting and heard everything from start. She was angry and nothing , can calm her down either than putting them down the way they tried to do. However she was well aware of the fact the power and position they held in empire, or how close they're to Emperor. She glance at the reflection off all in the vessel she could recognise them by their voice, it's just she wanted to be sure. She's answering the Right person. She closed her eyes and recall what she read and heard. Not only in Sanatan Dharm, but Islam is one of another religion which makes no preference to sex either, they do not held anyone greater in value or given more importance then other. So here watching the nobles disrespecting her, on the basis of her Gender her faith and belief, was something hard for her to endure silently her Rajput royal blood was boiling with rage. Standing near Hamida she watch even after realising about her arrival hearing it. No one not a single men got up to greet her. Such audacity of them"! They're going to pay for this. Gritted Jodha and vow inwardly as she heard them they're acting as if she didn't come"? She spoke spoke to Bilal Khan, in his ear making him look back at her but then he spoke).

"Has the noble and scholar of empire"! forgotten the Royal Etiquettes to greet the Empress"? Stand still lower your gaze"! Greet the Empress with Respect"!

(The deadly silence prevailed in the court, Jodha waited for them to move and do as they're demanded to do. But nothing happens, she frowned and thought inwardly, they're truly fearless or pretending to be ignorant"? They're fortunate Jalal isn't here, or he won't bother about the position they held, he would beheaded them in no time. But this doesn't mean she's going to let them Scott free either. She glance at Hamida by corner of her eyes, but finding her sitting coolly as before she was more angry then before. She won't stay sited idly if Rukaiya or Queen Salima would bestowed by such a disrespect. But the people won't been disrespectful to them either cause they're Mughal. Closing her eyes she sigh inwardly , feeling humilated and unwanted , but then opening her eyes then with gritted teeth , Sarasacm dripping from her words, Jodha break the protocol here, by speaking to them directly, instead of conveying, her words to her Eunch to speak on her behalf, the Nobles and scholar fumbled and shared a glance with each other. They never heard femine voice strong as such, the aura the voice held was something hard to ignore, it's felt bone chilling and powerful. They gulped however this wasn't the end either. They cannot shut up on the word of women whom they hate, however listening her words, few of them try to got up to greet her, but the stern gaze of others leading them held them ,back on their move).

"Accept my Greetings"! To you, your beliefs, to me, mine"! This is what Islam mean "! peace and tolerance isn't it"? Perhaps I am wrong it's not about peace and tolerance"! If it was then how such wise experienced educated Scholar and noble as you"! could term his Majesty's decision to treat his subject with equality"! bestowing them by deserving Honor"! could be term as Injustice upon you all"? How can you dare to disrespect his majesty's capabilities to handle the empire"? Or carrying out his responsibility as Emperor"? Just cause he's being tolerant"?

(Gulping inaudibly in fear they all got up to seek forgiveness. But Jodha ignored them, they were pointing about the flaws of jalal action and decision. They even question her relation with Emperor, date to demean her, question her importance in empire. Not realising they could bring themselves, under the questionnaire, they didn't knew how to answer her back"? If one word they speak or try to go against her, they will be inviting their end. Already her way to greet them, prove them low of themselves how even being Empress and Royal blood even subjected to humilation by them. She greet them if it would've been other empress they won't have done this. But she did it's show her upbringing, then her way to put forth her own doubts before them. Was something hard to miss or ignore, more over her words speak of her knowledge about their religion which mean she's very much aware of it, and this mean trouble for them as well as their way's. They casted a glance at Hamida way but she was sitting like mute Spector to all the happenings. But then one of them who was still not ready to scum to her , a women spoke in firm tone).

"We don't need to prove ourselves"! Or learn about our Preaching from Women "! that to who is unfaithful towards her own culture and doesn't accept her husband"!

"Shaukat Ali"! Just cause I choose not to Accept my Husband religion"! Doesn't make me unfaithful towards him or my own culture"! Just like your disagreement with His Majesty's decision "! doesn't make you unfaithful towards his Majesty and Empire"! And I don't need to remind any of you"! about part of Marriage and Base of marriage"! You all know and understand better then me"! However I will like to know how come color become probhited in Any Religion"? If you're not aware then The Emperor who set the law of Pilgrim tax was the one to celebrate Holi"!

(Shaukat Ali sat back on couch with tounge tied, he had no way out with her in this point. Cause if he does he will make himself and his people, as unfaithful one which he cannot do so. He look at other's but found their attention on Jodha, she already broke the protocol by talking with them on own. More over he didn't expected Jodha to come so clean and talk about the marriage either. He expected her to ignore his point but her high pitch Authoritive voice lacked even cent percent of Hestitation. The way she spell each word made him flinch uncountable times. It was hard already the day was long and full of unexpected surprise for them. Now having argument with Jodha herself, made them dishearten in many way first cause her way to put them down made them realised. If they cannot put forth opinion appreciably with her who isn't even followers of their religion. Who hardly have much knowledge about it, then it will be impossible, for them to make Jalal see their point, cause he's well aware and knowledgeable about it. His awareness and stubbornness will turn out to be bigger obstacles on their way, they doesn't really mind his decision. However the outcome of this they mind very much. Over the time Jalal way of conquering and thinking themselves to be superior unbeatable. Make them think lowly of other's religion and culture people. Now watching them coming equal to themselves working with them, on same position as them made them angry. It was just anger of being compare with others, when they think themselves to be superior they were just plain orthodox people. Nothing else nothing more, hence even Jodha wasn't thinking them important either. However her way of saying you know better then me work like salt on sore wound. They cannot even raise their voice at her not because she's empress, but because she speak truth in her own way. Her way of talking about Muhammad Bin Tughlak, his set of law, his action of celebrating Holi tounge tied them. Not only this she even put sword on their throat , by her question if they say yes they're doomed, if they say no they're doomed. Both way they're doomed for sure, when they come here to meet Dowger Empress ,they wanted her to act as per their will, the silence of Dowger Empress , made them assume they got their shot right. But the arrival of Jodha her way of asking and speaking spoil all of it. Not having any way out they turn towards Hamida and one of them spoke).

"You see your grace"? We the Loyal Nobles of court"! Are called unfaithful"! We're being subjected to humilation before you"! And you do nothing against it"?

"I see and heard everything Fateh khan"! That's one of main reason I choose not to say anything"! What my daughter in law Empress of empire queen Jodha speak"! I found her point reasonable"! You all are disrespecting my son Emperor of empire and rest of us"! Showing your mistrust on his abilities"! Which isn't acceptable my son isn't a person to get easily influenced by anyone"! I spare my time to you all"! To honour your position in empire and experience"! Now no more"!

(Oh Lord they shook there head in disbelief, then glance back at each other. Not knowing what to say anymore, hearing Hamida words, mistrust"? disrespect"? If Emperor comes to know about it undoubtedly they will met same fate as the group of scholar did at Ajmer fort. Not knowing what to say or do they stand silently, whereas Jodha who was listening Hamida words, didn't even understanood what she's feeling at moment, the way Hamida spoke my daughter in law it was tone full of pride and respect, when she spoke you disrespect my son Emperor of empire, it was tone full of authority and rage, the way she spoke at end was remarkable a way expected by Dowger Empress, however Jodha knew better not to get away by her words yet. Cause she doesn't know what Dowger Empress genguinly feel for her. She didn't met her much, but she knew she's welcome by Hamida at all. Reason could be anything her affection for Rukaiya, her not accepting their religion, could be main reason. But she doesn't really care but today her way evoke hope in heart she fear could get crush as well. Lost in thoughts she didn't realize, when the Scholars left, she come out of her thoughts by a hand on her shoulder. She look up at front it was Hamida staring at her with soft firm face a smile was on).

"Even though you break protacal"! I appreciate your ways to shut them off"! But remember queen Jodha they won't forget this humilation"! They will try to get even with you"!

"I will be alone facing them"?

"Yes no one side of protect other"! Don't try to relay on Jalal solely"! You saw they were least bother by the fact they bow to women"! But more bother by the fact they bow to you"!..this wall won't break"!

(It was more a warning then advise, Jodha understanood very well. Everywhere Jalal won't be helpful, solely relaying on him can cost her allot. And the way she said they were bother mostly by Bowing before her, it made sense but then she already know this, what's the point of repeating this she knows"? then a question come in her mind, which even though she didn't voiced but. Hamida read it already, with sharp intake of breath she spoke firmly this time with hint of Hestitation).

"You're loyal Strong women"! Speak for right undoubtedly match the expectation of empress"! Unfortunately you're to proud to give up"! And that's where you lose dear"!..

"Perhaps it's because I just don't believe that"! to win you need to lose"!

(Spoke Jodha with firmness, she might be elder to her , in age position experience close to Jalal. but that doesn't gave the women right to interfere, or remark on her relation with Jalal. No one does, she won't take it at all, this is something she always stood against. Involving third person in the matter of two, make situation worse which she won't appreciate at all. And she want the women before her to know, what she believe and doesn't, she would stood by and against it strongly, don't expect her to bow, just to seek favour from people, who have power position but no say in anything at all. Hamida watch the tone Jodha used she was sure The girl isn't the one to have enemity with, she can see potential and confidence to become what she want. In her view People like such, are the one to rule, even later on their name erased then to they make a most out of their name and lives the time they live. Soon enough Jodha excuse herself and walked away to her own room).

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(Outside All around the city of Agra, bonfires illuminated the cool night sky. The burning of fires signified the end of a long winter, the welcome of new life in spring. Market's stayed open late selling silver-leafed cashew burfis, gold rounds of jalebis, saffron-tinted kheers, and other sweets and savories for outside Agra it wasn't much. But the matter in palace was different for the first time, In the palace kitchens, the chef hung over huge vats of bhang hemp marinated in water. Cause The next day the cooks are supposed to mash the bhang to a white, sticky paste and then boil it with milk, sugar, almonds, and sultanas. There would be no taste of the hemp left, only a sweet almond-flavored milk, drunk in abundance, with one glass powerful enough to turn eight hours into a pleasant, many-colored haze. Such a preparation were taking place from night itself, it was first time a celebration was conducted to celebrate Hindu festival. Hence no one wanted to make a mistake a enthusiasm, to work expertly in this and enjoy was clearly evident in the skill and work of people in palace. With Hindu slave servant and soldier the Mughal were equally excited. They were chatting and working more like asking about the Festival of color. To know how it's supposed to be celebrated, or what's the purpose behind Celebrating such a festival. Jodha herself was taking a look at arrangements as the celebration was going to held at her part of palace, cause after her marriage with Jalal more than half of Hindu worker's were sent to her for service. Now with Nathi Bai there the number of Hindu workers increase there. Jodha was sitting her room on couch and her maid's were asking questions. By showing her dress color jewellery or Few girls were standing in row waiting , to know they're selected to entertain in celebration or not. Her room was fill with slaves servant and Eunch. Jodha speak in firm tone looking at two group of singer girls.

"You all sing well but I wanted more Passionate singer for celebration and you all failed to match my expectations so you can leave"!

(Saying this she gesture, them by hand to leave, they were dishearten at first but then the gift they received from her was enough to lit their face. It was festival time she wanted to disappoint no one. after offering them bag full of coins, for Holi festival as bonus, then turning towards another group of slave's she spoke in playful tone. Making them smile in embarrassment they lower their gaze).

"If half of people will stand in row"! Just to welcome"! then who will check the arrangements of snacks sweets and drink"? So only ten among you will welcome the people"!.

"Choti Ammi"!.. greetings Choti Ammi"! You're busy"?

(Ask Rahim stepping in hurrying towards Jodha, with a pull by her he fall on Lap in sitting position. She lunch his cheek then shook her head in no, she glance at Rewa gesturing her to carry on with arrangements. And turned her attention back on Rahim. She had a question for Rahim herself entire day she didn't get to meet him).

"Greetings Rahim"! "And No Rahim not at all"! But where Were you all day"?

"I will answer it later first tell me are you happy"? See I told you I will ask his majesty to permit us for celebrating Holi he did"!

"Oh so it was you"! I am absolutely very happy"! Thank you Rahim"!

"Pleasure mine Choti Ammi"! Now to answer. Your previous Question"! I was busy in making arrangements to celebrate the festival with my friends"! It was hard to convince them that they should come here tomorrow"! But eventually I succeeded"!

"Of-course you will"! You get to convince his Majesty"! Then convincing your friend is nothing"!

(Spoke Jodha smiling softly at him, she was surprised by the fact, Rahim ask Jalal for this but then knowing how stubborn Rahim is she was sure he's the one to put the idea of Holi celebration in his mind. And he agreed cause he wanted to she won't admit to herself but Jalal ways to rule going to turn into favour of Mughal empire. And unfavorable for Her own mother land, she could already imagine the outcome of his policies. Sighing inwardly she hoped his conquer to another state would stop for while. She was lost in thoughts when Rahim ask in his as usual curiousity filled tone).

"Choti Ammi"! tell me about Prince Prahlad"! Why he was hated by his own father"? Why his father hated him and wanted to take his lives"?

"Well to earn the answer of your query"! You need to hear the tale of good overcoming evil"! Most of Ancient tales are based on this to give hope to always fight against evil"! To motivate encourage and teach lesson"!

"That's so true and appreciable Choti Ammi"! Now tell me the tale of prince Prahlad"!

"Prince Prahlad was son of Hiranyakaship and Kayadhu"! From birth he was ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu"! You see when people get more than they deserve or stay in bad company"! They get influence easily same happen with The father of Prince"! he got boon by God"! He won't be killed of anything born from a living womb"! neither be killed by a man nor an animal"!neither during the day nor at night"! neither indoors nor outdoors, neither on land, nor in the air nor in water and of no man made weapon"!

"That's must made him"! very evil and arrogant right"?

"he started thinking himself to be immortal who won't die ever"! He started conquering the world and started tormenting people"! And then comes a time when he started demanding people to worship him as God No other"! But Prince Prahlad his own son refused to pray him"! It's hurt his ego that he being king who want everyone to bow before him"! Failing to make his own son obey more over he feared the disobedience of his son could become root cause of rest of people disobedience to"!

But why"? As far I know parent's are Shadow of God"! Then why he refuses him"!"what happen next"? Even though he was evil he must loves his son"!

"Rahim there's difference between Getting respect cause you deserve and earn"! Same like respecting loving your parents as shadow of God"! And worshipping them as God"! As father as king he deserve respect"! But as person he didn't he was evil by heart he was demanding to be respected as God he didn't earned it in fair way"! Respect can't be earned by force position and fear"! by that you can earn obedience not respect"!

"Oh I understood now"! That's fair point you don't demand thing you earn them"! By hardship by good deed"! Now continue Choti Ammi what happen next"?

"Being The king he tried many ways out of love he had for his son"! But failed each time as prince took all the struggle as challenge a test set by the God himself"! To test his devotion"! Which provoke the king further hurt his ego and his failure"! took a shape of sheer hatred"! Henceforth he at last decided to kill him"! But every time by the grace of God the prince manage to defeat Death"! And losing all hopes the king himself decided to kill him"! Then the God himself comes to slay the evil king"!

"But How"? Did he do that"? Wasn't the king had boon from God"?

"The Lord come in the form of Lord Narasimha, With half body of lion and half body of human"! mean neither human nor Animal"!The God come at the time of evening, mean nor day nor night"! The Lord Take him to threshold, means nor outside neither inside, Then Lord put him on his lap, mean nor in air , not in Land , neither in water, And in Last the lord by use of claws nail killed him"! "Mean nor by Humans made weapon"! Neither by power of Lord's"!

"Wow that's intriguing tale"! I got three lesson by this"! First don't be arrogant about thing you got cause the one who gave you could take it away as well"! "! Second stood by what's right never give up never lose your faith"! Third Have hope on Victory of good over evil"! But don't be mute Spector either"! But Choti Ammi "! I have one question what's connection This take have with Holi"?

(Jodha take a breath then getting up from couch. She held Rahim in her arms and walked towards window gallery watching the bonfire, the night going to be longer. She started telling him about Holika Dahen, how Holika aunt of Prince Prahlad had cloak garment that prevented her from being harmed by fire. After requested by her brother, she made Prahlad sit on her lap, taking place in Bonfire. But then by miracle the cloak fall on Prahlad, he make out of fire unharmed. Where Holika burned to death, many part The Bonfire before the day of color Holi. Making Rahim awe he got very happy by the Victory of good over evil. It's gave him strong encouragement to never let the struggle to be reason of your giving up. He ask many more questions, then late at night he went back to his mother. Not knowing by this tale he himself unknowingly gave Jodha a courage to stand firmly on her decisions. Lost in thoughts she analysis entire day happening, wonder for long and made a note to deal with matter later on).

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Next day

"Greetings Queen "! Jodha wish you happy Holi"! Have you seen Rahim"! He's isn't even recognizable in the group of kids there"!

(Salima spoke pointing towards a group of kids in down at garden, mischievously raising her colorful hand towards Jodha to apply color on her, however Jodha who turned her head towards garden, anticipated her move she at the nick of time bend down making Salima hands to collided with Moti Bai who was standing besides Jodha).

"Greetings Queen Salima happy Holi"! However you cannot apply color on me this easily"!.

(Saying this she throw color on Salima and run, making Salima Astonished beyond limit, she didn't expected this with wide eye she glance at Jodha who was laughing out loud. Throwing color at people down at garden by Corridor, Moti was fuming she always does that and get away but not today. "Kunwari Jodha you're gone now"! Watching surprise Salima Rewa spoke while smiling slightly at her shock face).

"Queen Salima her highness had challenge you"! And you're just waiting"? It's time to avenge"!

"I yes you're right"! I didn't expected such childlike behaviour from her"! Give me color"!

(Taking handful of yellow colour in hand, Salima glance around the slow yet Alluring tunes played at garden the dance the chasing of kids around each other. Welcome by group of Chief maid's of Queen Jodha, run behind Jodha making her laugh more, she to run far throwing flower petals or color at everyone way, and no one mind either cause her palace was specifically decorated for Holi celebration. Whoever will go there would turn into colorful creation, hence it was notified to everyone whoever doesn't wish to enjoy shouldn't go there at all. Not able to caught Jodha for long Salima stopped in garden, near pool to caught her breath panting she glance around Jodha stuck her tongue out to her, she gave her glare in annoyance then chuckled in disbelief. Whereas Jodha to stop at side of pillar, watching the view of people enjoying the celebration, she blink her eyes, then wiped the thin layer of water which was ready to stream doen from her eyes. She was missing Amer badly ,even though it was very much similar, she almost did everything she done back at Amer on this joyous occasion, but no one could full the void of her home, She acted exactly the same way with Queen Salima as she did with her Elder sister Avantika still it's felt incomplete).

"Happy Holi queen Jodha"!..

(Coming out of her Thoughts , startled by the voice she tilted her head at left, there stood before her husband companion of her life Jalal, with smile and mischievous glint in eye, dressed in dark purple color Sleeveless Robe, over dark pink color Knee length full sleeved Jama, same color trouser with Mojari juttis, his dress had Robe color silvery golden thread worked on, few white pearl necklace were adorning his neck. However even in his royal dress he wasn't having his sword Alamgir in hand Emperor crown on head. It's been one day since she met him, she missed him already so much. Jalal raised his hand upward to her cheek, then slowly was so close to apply color on her , when she ducked down and walked passed by him. After pushing his head aside by her palm , which had Pink Gulal on the color smear on his right Cheek thickly).

"Caught me first your majesty"! Then think about applying it"!

(They were in corridor, upstairs as she was running, laughing loudly not even trying to hide, she was just making him chase her. On his ways many women come, but he rushed passed by them, for Queen Salima and her maid attender it was her usual Holi childlike persona. But for Jodha this was diffrent, the way Jalal ignored all having his eyes fix on her, trying best to just to caught her, show how high he think about her, they run from corridor to garden, from pool to trees, to pillar to entrance spilling Color on their way. Making everyone present there stop in track and watch them in sheer surprise and amusement. The Emperor is rushing after his one queen, like child"? It was sight to behold, they knew it will give rise to many roumor in Harem, but they both didn't cared at all, The Giggling sound of Jodha the determine look of Jalal, was somthing they never imagined to get their sight on. It continue for Long, but then at one point Jalal stop caused he was about to coillided with his new Wife, he stop before he would clash with her. He stopped at one arm length distance, out of Courtsy trying to get glimpse of Jodha to locate her, but then his attention went on Nathi Bai because of her words).

"Happy Holi your majesty"!

(She raised her hand to apply color on him, but then a shrill scream of Jodha caught his attention, he walked passed by her , before she could apply color on him leaving her behind dejected, whereas Jalal made his way to Jodha with worry in heart. Rushing near her he saw her leaning on Banayan Tree, he frowned she was twitching her left ankle, staring down Jodha was running while he was chasing her however, after few seconds, she realised he's isn't after her anymore. Stopping near tree, she tilted her head back saw him about to collide with Nathi Bai, but stopped before only. She watch her saying something and then raising her hand to color him. No it's my day I won't let it spoil for the sake of other, in annoyance she kick her foot down , eventually end up hurting her ankle on the stone laid down there on ground. Not anticipating the hurt she unknowingly yelp in pain. Caughting his attention then saw him rushing to her. She forget the pain and stare at him by corner of her eyes. But then she got annoyed to hence the moment he ask in concern tone about her wellbeing she snapped at him annoyingly).

"Are you fine"?

"Does it's look fine to you aah it's hurt"!

"Err yeah well Let me see"!

(He bend in his one knee, not realising the effect it's going to have on others staring at them, for second's Jodha almost reach out to stop him. But didn't she wanted everyone to know . "If this won't last she won't be past either"! , She felt him raising her Ghaghra up-word a bit, to check up on her foot. he was about to take a look at her left ankle by touching her foot, when she gripped on his Robe and pull him upword by right hand. He frowned but look up at her, What's wrong with her"? She hit her foot or head"? Perhaps both"! Chuckling inwardly he stare at her mesemrized she's pouting in annoyance, but when he heard her words he got more confuse more like amused).

"The wound is here"! you're checking there"!

(She pointed at left side of her chest by right hand, and at foot by left hand, after releasing his robe by her grip. She was clad in Yellow color Ghaghra Choli, as always heavily adorned by Jewelry, as empress there's no need to be concerned about the Ruining Jewellery. And she didn't either nor she liked it neither she pay heed to it. However her hair were open this time, fall freely on her shoulder to waist, but he wonder on her words, What she mean by it's hurt here"? And i am checking there"? Is she sick"? He got concern, she leaned back on tree, pulling him to herself, the Planted her Palm on his left cheek, then spoke in possessive firm tone rubbing her both hands on his both cheek this time).

"How could you Ruin my first Holi as Married women"? It's my right to spoil this"! in my Color"!

(Jalal gulped such a intensity in eyes, first time he failed to match up with. The boldness of her grip the possessive way of applying color on him and so confidently complaining, it's made him speechless, so it was trick"! she just pretend to be hurt, well when on your word , she can pretend to faint, then for her heart desire she can do anything. Spoke his heart, making him agree as well , it was fair point after all. But it wasn't the only reason of his delightment. He was happy , how she started showing her right and Possessiveness on him , by her little tricks to. Without even hurting anyone at all. Or perhaps she did but for all the pain she go through , a bit share caused to other won't hurt. More over they won't even realise, she did intentionally or it's happen on own. But then first time he was lost. He was lost his heart raced, gulping inaudibly he stare at her face which was yet to get color on. It's your turn"! Informed his heart but with his hand empty of color, leaning on the side of tree,he wasn't sure how to, he don't want to spoil the moment by stepping back. Just to get some color to smear on her face. Nor he want to let it be as they're, but then he heard words which made him frown for while as always meaningful words. But he realised soon what they mean, after making me chase her around before everyone, got me on knees almost made me touch her feet, she's saying she surrendered"? by letting herself caught by me? Stop she didn't ask you, didn't demand either, you did all this out of your own will, you could have let her run and ignored her by celebrating with others, she would have come on own to you. But you didn't so don't held her responsible if you're"! she's warrior princess by blood a Rajput , even getting hurt gravely she won't yell for help. You could have known this yet you rush to her like, got on your knee for her out of your own will even knowing she won't let you do it. So again not her to be held responsible. You and solely you are. Spoke his heart, making him agree of-course but again I ain't in control of myself anymore when it's come to her"! But then question rise, Who won and who lose here"? He thought but then let it slid, it's not the time to wonder about).

"You failed to caught me i surrender"! Yet I get to color you twice"! but you "?

"You did it so formally"! I expected better way from you"!

"As if i don't"!

(Smirking he leaned further, towards her face then stepping closer in hugging manner, before Jodha could comprehend his move she, felt her pulse raising. She forget to breath, as Jalal nuzzle his face on her right cheek, he did it so slowly feeling the warmth of her cheek on his own. Making her shudder with intensity. Gulping inaudibly, she closed her eyes. Whereas Watching them this way , rest of people resume their task. Musicians started playing instruments and singer started singing and many started dancing again. Whereas Jalal repeated his action with her left cheek. His colored cheeks end up smearing her cheek as well, when it was done he whispered in hear ear huskily in low tone, playing with her earlock by his right hand. still leaning close to her).

"Was it matchable to your expectation"?

(Saying this he kissed on earlobe, Making her moaned, it was seductive, it wasn't like previous ones at all it was more a passionate one, Jalal stared at her with mesemrizing smile on face, Smear cheek with pink Color, closed eyes Breathing slowly, "So beautiful"!. Intoxication by eyes, or hunt by closeness, I am doomed in your love my Rajputi lioness. Murmured Jalal bringing her to present, missing the warmth from her face. She opened her eyes listening his murmur. She stare at him, not wishing to be in the view of others she spoke).

"We should move out of here"!

(Jalal nodded then walked out of there, holding her hand, few of people throw color on them. They laughed and throw color back on others, they had little time cause after while at noon there was celebration held by Him. After a while, Rahim went looking for Jodha , as the sun climbed high above Agra. The initial euphoria of the morning had worn off, and the women lay under the shade of the mango and tamarind trees in the gardens, talking softly, listening to music, savouring the taste of sweet. He walked through the courtyards holding a fistful of purple gulal, searching through the groups of people. He was accosted at almost every step, colored on him was thrown from behind, from a verandah, from a balcony. And Rahim good-humoredly fought back, chasing a slave girl, cornering her against a pillar, and rubbing the gulal over her body, as she giggled in delight. He was more decorous with the older women, bending so they could powder, his face and his stomach was already fill as he was offered sweet almost by everyone he met. But all the while he didn't find Jodha anywhere and to his wonder Jalal was nowhere at sight either. Where both of them disappear"? I was the one to ask for this"! And I am the one looking for both"? Such a Injustice I will make them pay for this. By paying he intends to Color them badly, Thinking this with mischief he walked further glancing around to see her. Then little while later of roaming around found them standing under the shed of Banayan tree, near pool, "Aah got the prey together"! time to hunt"! Hence he tip toe slowly made his way forward approaching them by side, picking a plate full of purple colour gulal, he watch Jodha touch his neck, where's Jalal tilted his head at her then Laughed, pulling her on his lap, Jalal took a grape, then threw a heavily amount of color on them by plate. Caughting them off guard they were in each other arms but the attack made them straighten on their posture),

"Happy Holi Choti Ammi"! Happy Holi your majesty"!

"Happy Holi Rahim"!.

"I am angry"!

"As always"!

"Did you say something Choti Ammi"?

"Me "? no not at all "! did you heard something"?

"No but i am angry today cause"! you both are smeared in color already"!

(Rahim just shook his head and settled in between them on ground, taking a grapes in mouth which were kept in brown near them. munching it coolly he moaned in delight relishing the taste of it, while Jalal Jodha stared at him with different thoughts in mind. How heart warming the situation look, they're sitting closely with Bundle of joy, with his never ending queries and somewhat fake anger. They have long day but they didn't let it bother them it's occasion of joy and they won't let anything effect them today).

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"As per the decision taken by Emperor Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! "Today on the Occasion of Holi"! I prime minister of Mughal empire Shamsuddin Muhammad Atgah Khan"! To all the common and special people present here"! I am going to read the Signed decree"!

In the name of Allah"! the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"!...

"The Mughal Emperor Abul fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! By the grace of God decided to Abolish the pilgrim tax set by former Rulers"! From today onwards in empire there won't be any obligation set on Subjects of empire to pay tax to pray"!

"After the Royal decree being put forth"! if anyone in Empire found to be going against the Decree"! they will endure the wrath of His Majesty's"!

(The crowd yelled in joy, even though the announcement, was made previously by Emperor himself. They feared the noble and scholar of empire, could change his decision but now watching the Royal decree being read out loud, they were sure the emperor could go any length for them. He was doing lot of work for their welfare, the subject were genguinly happy. They all were assembled in palace open courtyard for Holi celebration. It was well arranged after the Emperor arrived he motion the minister to proceed. He had his hand raised to them, to stop them from cheering further. Soon the exchange of gift and Bestowing people by honourable position started. the celebration was supposed to start after Little while when Emperor in done recieving Gifts from rest of his states representers, almost entire empire Main General or leader has arrived. Many of People were aquit from their responsibility. So many were bestow by Responsibility of Mansabdari. What they heard further surprise them more even though heard the Roumours).

"Son of King Bhagwan das Queen Bhagwati Devi of Amer royal blood of Kachwaha Clan"! "Prince Maan Singh"! After watching your explendor Valor in the Battle of Nagaur Merta"! His majesty decided to Honor you by the rank of 5000 cavalry"! as Commander of Mughal Army"!

(Maan heard it then walked further, he was supposed to get Royal seal by Jalal himself, Jalal got up from his place and hand him the royal seal with dagger, he watch how few of them had grim expression on face, so few were genguinly happy for him. He ignored all then taking the seal and dagger he was about to bend touch his feet out of respect of Jalal being elder. But he stopped him and hugged him. He wanted to make him chief commander of entire Mughal army. But in his view he's still young to get brave by such a huge responsibility. Hence just a leadership of 5000 Mughal cavalry, there's still lot to do before he can really offer them more. his decision already created hovoc in many people heart. Henceforth he was content with this only, finally sitting back on his place he motion the celebration to start. Giving special nod to Ram Tanu Pandey, whom he specifically invited for holi occasion, by requesting King of Rewa Raja Ram Chandra Singh. However before performance his gaze fall on group of people. They were approaching him but was stopped by Soldier's. Jalal motion by hand to let them come , they smiled in gratitude then , hand over a paper to Mir Arz who take a look at the contents of it, then with smile looking back at Jalal who was sitting magnificently, having a expression of curiousity on face spoke).

"Your majesty by the abolishment of pilgrim tax"! You conquer the heart of your subject"! They see you as their own they accept you whole heartily"! With gratitude and respect in heart"! They humbly wish to bestow you by the Title of Akbar"!

"Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed Akbar"!

If only you"!..

"Mir Arz"! the love and Honor my people offer"! pleased me very much"! I accept the Title with all my heart"!

(Spoke Jalal murmuring the name to himself first, he like the sound of it. More then that he understood, the responsibility of accepting this name. He casted s quick glance at his Mother, who had wide smile on face, then his gaze fall on Jodha, standing besides Salima near Hamida. He smiled at them it was smile of Confidence he raised his brow and shook his head and his people way, by a shrug of shoulder. As if conveying them now you know why I did what I did"! The rest of them smiled but Josh's just rolled her eyes at him. But wide smile on face spoke volume. She was genguinly very happy by the result of his decision. The crowd hail for him by yelling his name snapping his attention back on themselves).

"Hail Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed Akbar"! Hail the Beholder of Mughal Empire"! Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed Akbar"!

( Jalal got up from his place then walked further a bit, a servant step near him with red Gulal color kept on plate. He put his hand on plate taking handful of color in hands he threw towards the people. Making them jump in joy the Scholar present their frowned but said nothing. And stood silently watching the people hailing the Emperor. Soon enough the drum start beating, Musicians started playing the instruments. And Group of male female dancer step before him it was vast grandeur open courtyard. Hence the performance was grand as well).

"अजीम-ओ-शान शहंशाह ,फरवा रवा, हमेशा हमेशा ,सलामत रहे"!

"शाह का जो शाह हो , उसका हाथ तेरे साथ मरहबा"!

"मस्तक तुम्हारा , उठा रहे, ताज यह सर पे सजा रहे"!

"दया तुम्हारी , महाबलि है"! सल्तनत में , सुख की, हवा चली है"!

"तू वली है , तू मेहरबान, है निगेहबान हां तू ही है"!

"अजीम-ओ-शान शहंशाह ,फरवा रवा, हमेशा हमेशा ,सलामत रहे"!

"तेरा मज़हब है मोहब्बत, कितने दिलों पर तेरी हुकूमत'!

"जितना कहें हम , उतना कम है तहज़ीबो का ये संगम है"!

"जब तक सूरज चांद रहेगा, अकबर तेरा , नाम रहेगा"!

"देता है हर दिल यही गवाही दिलवाले हैं जिल-ऐ-इलाही"!

"जाओ कहीं भी निकलो जिधर से हर तरफ़ बस तुम्हारी जय हो"!

(Dressed in Dark red Ghaghra choli, standing besides Queen Salima, helding her veil securely, watching the performance listening the song, Jodha was truly surprise, only half a day has been passed and she feel exhausted beyond limit. First Holi celebration at her palace, now this one but she was happy to hear song from Ram Tanu Pandey , she heard lot about him just never get chance to hear him. But more then that the title, first the title now this"? do the people even realise"? what they're singing"? Perhaps not"? Or maybe they do just choose to ignore, how can one decision play such a wonder"? But with each beat of song and phrase she happen to realise the song is meaningful. As if even though the people accept him they understand him as well. And they're not trying to flatter him either. Which is good and appreciable, cause if they do it's means they're forgetting the sacrifice of their ancestors which is highly unfair in her view. And trying to earn privileged from him by flattering him which won't be favourable at all. She watch Jalal started stepping forward, throwing colours at everyone. Few group of kids come forward and he very coolly bend showing his humbleness to them. The kids raised there hands but hestitate to apply Gulal on him, he gave a nod but watching them still hestitate, he took a bunch of powder in hands and rubbed the color on their face. Making them laugh out loud and resist joyously they apply on him as well. The subject saw entirely different shade of him, more humble and human persona which they adore more and more. Soon enough all the people there broke the barrier of class, by smearing Colour on each other hailing the Emperor and Empire. It was truly a magnificent joyous unforgettable moments of their lives).

"Queen Jodha what's the matter"? You seem pretty much more conscious for your veil today"!

(Jodha's attention snapped on Queen Salima question, she didn't answer but a blush appear on her face. How she can answer her question, it's very embarrassing not much but the way it's happened. She was sure Queen Salima will tease her. She stare at Jalal way, then saw him he tilted his head back and looked at them, but she could feel his gaze solely on Herself, Shyly she held her the one end of her Dupatta more tightly. Making him look back crowd, he was tired however the joyous look of his people their warm regards for him. Made him keep enjoying, he liked the song sang for him, in his Honor however he liked the voice of person more, He decided at the end of celebration he will Honor the Singer by offering the position Royal singer in empire. He focus on his subjects, he was happy his policies are working as per his will. he happen to come to know lot of things with his visit outside in disguise of Common men, he had his officer to investigate but before taking action he wanted to be sure. Hence he himself went out and the Result many of officer were aquit from their responsibility. So many of them got Honor by new and bigger Responsibility. However there was one person he was unsure About, Mahabat Khan whom he bestowed by the responsibility of Mansabdari that to Ajmer one. Not only because of his abilities but for his help and loyalty in providing proof of traitors in Ajmer. He was just wondering being fundamentalist on own, how he got to support him. But that's something he can deal later, after all he can give then take it back to. He was glancing around having his eyes on all the people present there. Raising his hands at them throwing color on them, then started walking in the crowds the people cheered but move to gave him way, his soldier were around security was well taken care there was nothing to worry. But enemy can always find loop hole in every action of yours. He understimate the silence and no movement from orthodox noble and scholar. But he will pay for understimating them or not"? The answer lies in the Success of Arrow pointed at him, from far end of entrance where elephant horse were stood. Waiting for it's prey to step closer at the end of Crowd).

अजीम-ओ-शान शहंशाह ,फरवा रवा, हमेशा हमेशा ,सलामत रहे"!

"शाह का जो शाह हो , उसका हाथ तेरे साथ, मरहबा"!

"मस्तक तुम्हारा , उठा रहे, ताज यह सर पे सजा रहे"!

"दया तुम्हारी , महाबलि है"! सल्तनत में , सुख की, हवा चली है"!

"तू वली है , तू मेहरबान, है निगेहबान हां तू ही है"!

"अजीम-ओ-शान शहंशाह ,फरवा रवा, हमेशा हमेशा ,सलामत रहे"!

"तेरा मज़हब है मोहब्बत, कितने दिलों पर तेरी हुकूमत'!

"जितना कहें हम , उतना कम है तहज़ीबो का ये संगम है"!

"जब तक सूरज चांद रहेगा, अकबर तेरा , नाम रहेगा"!

"देता है हर दिल यही गवाही दिलवाले हैं जिल-ऐ-इलाही"!

"जाओ कहीं भी निकलो जिधर से हर तरफ़ बस तुम्हारी जय हो"!

"Azeem-o-shaan shahenshah, Farwa rawa hamesha hamesha salamat rahe,

"Shaah ka jo Shaah ho ,uska haath tere saath, Marhaba

"Mastak Tumhara Uthaa rahe, Taaz yeh Sar par Sajaa Rahe.

"Daya Tumhari Mahabali hai, Saltnat mein Sukh ki Hawa Chali Hai,

"Tu Wali hai ,Tu mehrbaan, Tu nigehbaan ha Tu hi hai,

"Azeem-o-shaan shahenshah, Farwa rawa hamesha hamesha salamat rahe,

"Tera Mazhab hai Mohabbat, Kitne Dilon par Teri Hukumat"!.

"Jitna kahe ham utna Kam Hai, Tehzeebo Ka yeh sangam hai"!

"Jab tak suraj, Chand rahega Akbar tera Naam rahega"!

"Deta hai har Dil yahi gawahi, Dil waale hai Zil'e illahi,

"Jaao kahin Bhi niklo Jidhar se, har taraf bas Tumhari jai ho"!

"O majestic and noble emperor"! May your sovereignty Always Always remain protected"!

"You have The kings of king's with you"! We welcome you"!

"Your head, remain high, the crown remain adorning your head"!

"Your benevolence is always victorious"! The wind of happiness blowing in empire"!

"you're the Master, you're gracious, you're our guardian you only"!

"O majestic and noble emperor"! May your sovereignty Always Always remain protected"!

"Your religion is love, how many heart you rule"!

"As much as we say for you, it's less"! this is union of etiquettes"!

"Akbar will be your name as long as the sun and the moon remain"!

"Every heart as a witness says that"! Our generous king is a shade of God"!

"from where we come and go "! everywhere your hail happen"!

"If you all had watch JA movie of HR Ash 😉and JA serial RT Pari and Agnipath movie of Hrithik roshan😎 there won't be much a issue for all to understand the lyrics 😆 cause the lines are taken from there"! with my own words penned down🤣 actually I didn't wanted it to come out flattering one for him so keep it low and short

However I failed to give English translation of them 😒 I know I have many readers who won't get the lyrics but truly I try best but I fail to write English translation of it 😭 not because I fail to get English meaning of it but because I realized English language ruin the meaning of song entirely more over I ain't sure the translation I gave are correct or not

However I am giving little bit here 😃 for you all to understand it not in update 😳

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Chapter 37

"Why are you laughing"?

(Ask Jodha with frown they were silently staring at each other, lost in each other's eyes after what she said they were but then the voice of bell which rang each hour of night to ensure everything alright. Made them realize their place their position, but to her surprised he started laughing, which made her confused and curious at the same time. Staring back at Jodha he smiled then spoke).

"It's not your words"! It's you who made me laugh"! You're courages by heart bold by blood"! I wonder Why it's hard for you to confess the feeling your heart have for me"?

• Even you are also not confessing your feelings to her .

"Does it matter your majesty"?

"You think it doesn't"?

"That's not the answer of my question"!

"Neither mine"! Look at me queen Jodha"! And tell me do you really think it doesn't matter to me"?

"Yes i dont think it does"! Cause it's obliviously not important to bother about"! Because unlike you at the end it's you i will surrender to"!

(Jodha answer with her gaze turned sideways not looking at him anymore, "how she could say"? She's scared of his Philander persona which can easily retain by others, how she could confess she feel guilty to have feelings for him, the men who is doing everything in his power to conquer her motherland, crushing her people each day worse using her own people hands to fight against other. How she can admit she hates to love him, how just how"? But she hope what she said clear her sight. Jalal released her and look up at sky, just how at one minute you can warm the sore heart by words and another minute wound it"? How anyone can do it with such calmness, do they realised the effect they left on person"? Perhaps they do she does, cause she always scramble and analyse her words before speaking. Now to she did the same he cursed himself for asking her. She's right in a way she taunted him and show him his place, of-course not to forget she confess her fears and invitable fate as well. Her situation seems helpless but one thing is similar in both of them. They're bound to prove their love for each other, not to others, but to each other as well. How they should do it was questionable but answer they failed to figure out, they can't go round showering each other by affection before others and invite trouble for each other. They can't put a show at all , not because they cannot do it , but because that's not somthing which could satisfied them. Just look at him and Rukaiya she's close to him his best friend his first wife his chief consert, almost entire Harem and empire value their relationship, but inside their relationship is hollow incomplete, look at him and queen Salima they're distant cousin infact respect each other have faith in each other, but there's nothing between them as husband wife even though they're married. Again incomplete, then there are rest of women in Harem , but with them he just don't find anything to get along for long. In last there's she Rose of desert kachwaha clan Ameri warrior princess Jodha. How just how he should confess "? everything related to her matter to him, her wish her attention her action her likes dislikes. Just how"? He should confess that, even though he have persona of philander, this isn't all he wants from her. He wants more if it's possible he just want to get lost in her, there are so many desire they're suppressing under the weight of Their position their identity their persona. Not realising Love over come all, they assume their religion parting them not knowing love itself is a religion more like base of every religion. They weren't ready to take step for love because of their Identities ,Principles, Persona and Religion"! In all this "they were unaware of the fact"! Love can overcome all the hurdle victoriously"! love itself is Religion"! it's base base of everyone's identity and persona"! "Their hearts need each other"! "they need each other"! and they knew it, but what they do not know is how to let other know about it"! without bowing"! they took the emotion of their heart as battle of life"! There situation was like they love themselves more than they love each other. Or else why it's hard for him to tell her I don't care about others, i dont want others, but you. i love you only you doesn't matter how many come and go it's you i fear to lose i cannot let go if it's me you will surrender yourself solely then i am no different i am going to surrender my heart to you solely to you"! I don't care about your demand cause I will fulfil them out of love"! I carry for you in heart"! You won't be selfish in my view my love "! Were his thoughts his pov on mouths, but didn't dare to come out verbslly for her to hear, Why it's hard for her to say"! It's hurt to see you with others, it's hurt to see you coming back with other , when i was yearning and waiting for you all the while, praying for your safety and well being. It's hurt to know i have no right to stop you from going to others. It's hurt so much that it's feel like either to kill you for making me feel this way, or kill myself for loving a person who can't prioritise me as much I can. It's evoks fear in heart I want to demand and earn position and my right, but fear what if I lose you with my demand"?. Alas like him even she didn't. Ironically he can express his possessiveness over her, either by taking lives of other or confining her behind walls of His Jenan khana. But she can't , she cannot express her possessiveness verbally forget about physically. At the end they're nothing their power of being Empress Emperor mean nothing cause they're just two helpless soul in love yearn for each other but can't even express it openly even if they do it's sound meaningless cause they know they're no common people. But Emperor and Empress they have responsibility to fulfil taking a deep breath Jalal spoke this time in very low tone).

"You won't believe but i find Our situation similar to this Couplet"! I heard long back"! If you permit may I"?

"Sure"!

"Once Life asked"! "What is a dream"? Reality answered "!"In closed eyes that is our own"! In open eyes it's dream"!.

(Jodha stare at him his words sound taunting, to her ears but ironically she didn't find it offending, perhaps cause she know she have no hand in this. Even he doesn't it's ploy of fate. She shook her head then spoke while walking passed by him).

"It's late we should leave"!

(Holding her wrist Jalal pulled her back to himself. He didn't cared about the eyes they have on themselves at moment. He didn't cared about the consequence either. When she coillided with his front, panting staring at him with widened eyes he spoke, sneaking his left hand around her waist).

"The way you realize time time of Day"! I want you to realise the time of our relation to"! Before it's get too late"!

(Then without word further, he planted a kiss on her forehead. Taking her breath away by his actions. She closed her eyes feeling his cold soft lips touch on her forehead. And then completely losing herself in his embrace as he didn't just stopped there, he kissed on her closed eyes, her cheeks her chin. But the moment he was about to kiss on her lips she turned her head. Making him sigh but he said nothing much)

• Wow that was so sweet. 😍😘Their relationship is progressing .... They are realising and they showing their feelings little by little toneach other that is good.....

Next day Morning

"Rahim"!..is that you"? You're finally back"? "! I am so glad to finally have you here with me"!

(Stepping in the room, from Hamam Jalal had no time to even take breath , when he was engulfed by bone crushing hug. By two arms wrapping around his waist, glancing down Jalal smiled and ruffle the head of person. He break the hug and spoke in firm and gentle tone, with smile playing on his lips. But heard a tone full of complain and blame, he smiled broadened hearing the words).

"Yes "! but you have no time for me"! You met almost everyone in palace"! but me"?

"Oh is that complaint"? or accusation"!

"Both"! But it doesn't make difference as it doesn't matter"! What matter is I am angry at you"!

(Jalal bit his cheek to stop himself from laughing out loud, something's never changed Jalal never get much time, to spend with Rahim like his own father couldn't. But however little time he spend with him he knew. The boy is smart, stubborn most importantly very good at outsmarting others. Sneaking his one hand around his shoulder, Jalal walked towards the couch with Rahim by his side. Then firmly after sitting on it he ask in playful tone pretending to be seriously curious and genguine about finding a way to pacify him).

"Hm you have a point"! So as I made you upset"! Then it's my responsibility to pacify you"! Isn't it"? Tell me what I can do to make you happy"? Offer sweet"? dress"? toy"? Or my time"?..

"None of these"! I already have lot of toys"! Dress and received lot of sweet by Mother"! About time you cannot give your time to me"! Cause as Emperor you're very busy person"!

"That's very disappointing"! What I should do then"?

(Jalal made a sad face listening Rahim words, making Rahim to look up at him, with little bit mischievous smile. But as soon he saw Jalal going to look up at him, He look at him seriously then sitting beside him on couch he spoke firmly, after all he have a wish to get fulfil and for that he needs to act soon).

" I usually don't help the one who upset me"! But you're Emperor and my favourite"! so I can be little kind with you"! However what you can do to pacify me"?

"Anything Rahim "! just ask me"! I can put entire world at your feet"!

"I don't need world at my feet"! but"! A Permission to celebrate festival"!

(Jalal look at Rahim with unreadable expression, there's no festival coming. Which one he's talking about, never he objected on the celebration held in palace. Why Rahim will try to ask permission to celebrate any festival"? And why leaving all the things, he's interested in earning permission to celebrate festival. He was lost in thoughts which broke by Rahim words, infact his words confused him Further).

"Festival of color"! Holi"! Please your majesty I know it's forbidden to celebrate Holi in palace but"! I want to permit us"! Choti Ammi got sad when I told her we can't I don't like to see sad Choti Ammi"!..

• Ohh Rahim is so smart 😆😆 but good boy as he is thinking about Jo instead of asking something for himslef he think about his choti Ammi. So cute ... I really love joja Rahim scenes....

(Holi festival in palace"? That can create hovoc in Empire, but recently lot of his taken decision seem to create trouble for him. One more wouldn't make much difference, however he was curious about Choti Ammi of Rahim, this little boy doesn't speak fondly for any of harem ladies. "Then who it could be"? He was again lost in thoughts, which again broke by Rahim which made him realised the boy is still speaking and he needs to focus on him).

"I heard her saying in Amer her home"! the celebration held in grand way for holi"! She miss her home"! When I was at Multan I missed mother and everything of here"!

(The little boy was lost in conveying how he feel bad, about not able to make his Choti Ammi happy. How he missed all when he was away, he was away and forced to accept and learn the etiquette of Multan. It's not like he wasn't loved and respected there. But a warmth erupted from Mother, to child selfless care and love she bestowed upon her kid, isn't you could find with others. He was lonely in Multan without his mother by side, hence he could understand Jodha loneliness and feel her sadness hiding behind the smile. He wanted her to be genguine happy for once. When he was away even a piece of Perfume bottle sent from Agra to him would've been enough to warm his heart. He thought if the celebration held here in grand way, or even they got permission to celebrate she will get happy. Unlike others have no work other than getting educated and have fun. Cause only few year are left when he will be moved out of Jenana to live in Mardana quarter. Henceforth before that he wish to enjoy as much he could. He glance up at Jalal then found him giving a nod. They talked for while, about there time there ways then Jalal excuse himself to meet his Advisers).

• Rahim is smart , understanding and very mature than his age child. Ja will face trouble but he is ready to face them it's really need so much courage...

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"Your majesty"! are you sure about this"?

"Yes Fakir Aziao-Din"! there's no backing away"! it's the only way"! I can earn their faith and support"!

(Answered Jalal taking a sip of water, from glass staring down at the report, laid on table before him. He was sitting on couch in his chambers reception hall, with Shamsuddin Muhammad Atgah Khan Prime minister of empire, Fakir Aziao-Din religious minister of empire, Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak prime minister of empire, Mulla Do-Piyaza home minster of empire, Abu al-Faiz ibn Mubarak education minister of empire. He discussed about his plan with them, he found them hesitating, he won't admit he himself was aware what he's going to do will create trouble. But he learn there's, nothing as Emperor he would do without facing trouble).

"To earn other's faith"! you can lose your own"! The noble in court the Scholar even our allies"!..

"Fazl Saheb"! That cannot stop me "! from desiring for more"! And achieving my Goal"! What going to cause trouble today"! Will turn out to be fruitful"!

"For future"?

"Yes For Empire's future"! I want to take you all under my confidence"! As i don't want any mistake on our part"!

(Spoke Jalal with authority, His voice was firm and full of confidence. That make the rest of them present there sure on his way. If Emperor is taking decision as bold as he's then as Loyal wise adviser and minister of Empire it's there, responsibility to share the burden of implying his decision. They won't let him face the trouble alone for sure, even though Jalal didn't looked at them, however he was sure now they will support him whole heartily. For him this mean more then the decision he taken, cause these are the only adviser who can go against him as well, if they don't appreciate the depth or reason behind his decision. If they support him and accept it then he's sure the rest of them will do as well. They can go against his Grand Vazir Shams us din Adhgha Khan, but not them, not at all cause over the time Adhgha Khan, seem to make a image of obeying the Emperor, in every way every decision taken by them. Which made others think him as Ji huzoori person, however what they fail to understand is he support them cause he find his reasons reasonable. They faced trouble when they decided to make Agra the capital, leaving Delhi they faced trouble from Religious scholars when they start having peace treaty with Rajput, or started treating the defeated king with Honor as king they deserve. He still find it hypocrite on his ministers part, that they all stay quiet when others shed there blood for him and empire, but they raise their head when he try to give them honor by him or empire. Ironic and pathetic of them. He come out of his thoughts by Abul Fazal words who spoke in firm tone staring at him).

"There's won't be anything amiss your majesty"! You can have faith on us"!.

(Jalal gave a nod as they walked out of his room. He take a look at the lying report , on table and let out a sigh. If he take his wives to Jharokha it will be less troublesome. However taking Jodha there can create trouble, Because of her relegion because the noble in court hadn't accepted her fully as empress of Mughal empire, him issuing Farmaan of making Maan Singh official Mughal General of Empire Army, will be taken as his affection for Jodha, not to forget taking her to Jharokha with him besides him will create more chaos. Worse his decision to"!.."oh Lord Bless me with strength"! To face the upcoming troubles"!. Praying with his eyes closed inwardly by heart. He got up from couch to rest for while. He got his men to re-read the farmaan's he issued, which will be presented in Diwan'e Aaam. He know the pro and cons of his decision but he's confident he can deal with it. He took his sword then walked out of room to go for practice. He had long day for now the process of preparing Farmaan, going to take time, infact his advisers way to make everyone aware about it , will take time to. He was on his way to Arena when he come across Rukaiya).

"Greetings Jalal"! "Can I get grace by Penny of your time"?

"Greetings Rukaiya"! "I need to practice"! so would you mind to hurry up in the matter"?

(He was staring at his sword henceforth, he failed to see the glare thrown on his way by her and falling face of Rukaiya he have time to practice with Jodha play chess At khel Angan, stroll in Jahana Baag , spend entire evening and night with her. But no time for me"? Everytime he will comeback from anywhere he will spend night with me. But first time he choose to stay with Jodha"? Not for once he thought about me"? Do what if she had caught mild fever she won't have died"! If entire day she will work with Sick people it's oblivious she will get sic herself. She thought with New Princess arrival he will go less to Jodha more to new one. But he ignored the new one like his rest of Harem women. Worse he ignore me"? Her eyes got red with fury s thin layer of water started shinning in her eyes. but the moment she noticed Jalal is going to look at her. She blink and spoke in firm voice).

"Why Jalal"? Had I done anything wrong"?

(Huh confused Jalal stare up at Rukaiya, she look pale and tired, what has happened to her"? Is she alright he got concerned about her stepping closer, by free hand he touch her forehead. Then neck to check if she's is sick. But no her temperature is fine, he ask in firm tone staring right at her).

"What why Rukaiya"? "What's Wrong"? Why would you say that"?

"So what I should say"? You're ignoring me Jalal it's been two day"! And you didn't met me"! I will surely think I done something wrong which made you ignore me"!

"Rukaiya even if I comeback I ain't from free from my responsibility"! I have work to do"!

"I would have believed you it's oblivious truth after all you're Emperor"! But after what I comes to know "! it's seems You're busy only for me"?

(Jalal sigh he hate to explain himself, he hates to report about his each and every activity to anyone. This is why he enjoy being with Jodha. Even though she conveyed her distress, over him marrying once more, she didn't question his intention behind the action there's saying enemy who become your friend could see right through you, but person who hates your git fall for you, then he cannot only see right through your action but support you as well. Jodha is one of those for him, she knew the Pro and cons of decision he took, she's aware about the effect it will have on his empire and life. Henceforth for greater good she's ready to spare him time by not asking him much. But Rukaiya what's gotten on her when Jodha could understand it within short span of time, without showing her Mistrust on him she can question him, then why can't Rukaiya do the same"? When she's more diplomatic person "? what makes Rukaiya forget about his ways"? Admit even she doesn't demand much cause she's happy to have a power and position. She's happy by him not interfering in Harem matter, Admit she wants more but he cannot give her that yet, they're not brace by the grace of God for most desirable gift yet. He had sword in one hand he could walk out right away, if it was Jodha she would accompany him for sword practice and there, but with Rukaiya he need to listen first then he can go to practice. But for now he don't even know what to say, or how to pacify the women before him. Darn his mood was spoiling but then a realisation dawned upon him if he happen to take Jodha to Jharoka tomorrow. He will angry her more"? Darn what to do. Same you did back then"! Answer his heart making him smirk inwardly).

"Rukaiya you didn't do any wrong"! Not yet"! And I cannot explain myself for my lack of time for you"! But I can make up for that by"! Dedicating my evening to you"! After my scholar session with Ulema's"!

(He wasn't asking he was informing her, he didn't even wait a slight nod by her, he walked out of there towards arena to practice. Leaving thoughtful Rukaiya behind, who just watched his Retreating back but said nothing. To stop him she never rush behind him she never stopped him, she make it's seems he needs her. With harem peopke they make it seem they only need him no else nothing else. But with Jodha it's different when they both are together, it's seem both needs each other. Perhaps this is what Jalal wanted from his people alas he was unfortunate in this matter. She clicked her finger making her Eunuch Hoshiyar to come to her, with bow head he waited for her to order him).

"Where's Queen Nathi Bai"? At moment I want to meet her"! Convey my message to her"!

(Hoshiyar frowned on this order, she could ask any of maid to do it, then why choose him"? But he gave nod then walked away, he had many questions why she wants to meet Queen Nathi Bai, not for once she comes to meet her is that why"?, He thought about Jodha, even though they both happen to come across each other way various times. But they didn't even exchange a word with each other.it was servant who will convey each others thought to their mistress. So a meeting with Queen Nathi Bai"? Does queen Rukaiya wish to use new Rajput Princess against former one"? Like She assume Jodha is using Queen Salima against her? That's had to be something interesting to look for , he thought for while the new Queen didn't stepped out of her palace yet, meaning he nerds to visit at palace of Jodha, which mean he can get to see Jodha as well. He won't admit his loyalty for Empress Rukaiya is to much to praise any other, but he himself find Queen Jodha to be kind beautiful lady. She have persona to ease everyone heart, he didn't happen to pay visit at her palace. But whenever he did he was always overtaken by the breathtaking interior, Joy spread there, people look warm to each other every slave servant of soldier will smile back genguinly, which he never happen to see the Rest of Harem part in Agra. People are robotic he himself doesn't express much of emotion cause it's not even held any importance. In his view having half of Hindu workers at her place under her own care, having own palace Jodha had build mini home of her own in Agra, she pray ,she play ,she sang ,she dance ,she read, she even pay extra attention on the arrangements of her palace, she in occasion when she visit temple she herself cook. This time he wonder what she would've doing"?. Lost in thoughts he didn't even realize, he already reach her palace part, he come out of his thoughts by Omar beg but with Mughal Soldier he happen to saw Rajput soldiers to , he had heard Jalal before marching for Merta ordered a troop of Rajput soldiers to guard Jodha, why he did that suddenly no one knew, but now only he get to see them. They look so well skilled and unexpectedly calm. When the officer were checking him he was staring at the Rajput soldiers. They doesn't need weapon to kill me"! Their big scary Round thick Mustache is enough to do the job. Gulping he turned his gaze back. To Mughal soldiers , After usual security check. He was permitted to go in. He come across many new face, oh yes how he can forget the New Queen cone with many of her maid. However it's only two days since she arrived, hence , he heard nothing much about her. The curious gaze of people first time made him little uncomfortable. Cause it's first time instead of warn smile he's bestow by curious gaze, by servant and maid they're new of-course Work for New Queen they don't know him either. He didn't mind it and made his way further, to meet Queen Nathi Bai, to convey her mistress messages to her).

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Next day at Morning

(Before sunrise musicians played to wake the court and at the moment of sunrise the emperor presented himself in his jharoka-i-darshan. The custom, to reassure them, that he was alive and well and all calm in the kingdom ,was an old one this, was an occasion for common people to make personal requests direct to their ruler. The royal orchestra started to play, announcing the Emperor’s arrival. The shehnai trilled, the drums were beaten, and in the distance, a cannon let out a harmless boom. Jodha almost spoke again, opened her mouth, and then closed it standing behind the Jharokha. The minute she asked Jalal to take her to Jharokha, she almost been ignorant to trouble she will have to endure. Now when the moment arrive and she's going there, she found her hands, getting sweety with nervousness. Very confidently she conveyed him, where her concern lie what she want from him. But that's not all"! with increasing competition in Harem, she's scared to lose herself in the crowd of women here, she want to be heard ,she want to be recognised more than , as a women bind with emperor by Marriage, which is considered as political alliances between two Royal family. She want others to know she's is the girl sho come to Empire as mere Wife of Emperor but she have the aura to be more than that, she don't want power and position but over the time she happen to realize the more you have the further you will be recognised and respected. She saw Rukaiya she saw Queen Salima, they both are connected to Emperor by blood by marriage ties as well. Thus they're more known figure in Harem, in Awam in Empire, being first Hindu Rajput empress she was known figure in Harem ,in Awaam, in empire, but with Jalal marrying one more Rajput princess , made her as the rest of women in Harem. That's it nothing more nothing less. And she don't want that , she believes to win but getting anything by Losing herself"? No not at all. But even to achive what she want, hence she's isn't going to become scheming women of Harem. racing or competing with others , to become spacial to him or empire. She won't change herself to get what she want, not at all not in this life. She recall her father's word which always boost her confidence, him being king she get very little moment to spend with him. But however whatever time she did it's always work in her favour. Today his words again provided, her comfort of time and confidence. "You have the hypnotic beautiful eyes of your grandmother"! "You have heart ruling smile of your Mother"!"You have your brothers stubbornness in spine"! "you have my royal rajput blood in you"! "You have gentleness kindness of Human"! But best thing you have of yourself is that“You have the ability to be anything you want"! Never forget my Princess , world won't support you , side with you , to make your dream come true, to let you achive your goal"! You will have to earn , work hard to get or achieve it"! I will Father, i will i won't give up i won't stop trying. Never Father never ever, i will prove myself. She vowed to herself, She come out of her thoughts, With the noise of the orchestra echoing around them, Jalal reached behind her head. It's time, thinking this Jodha pulled the veil on her head, As Jalal stepped out into the balcony , to the glow of the lightening eastern sky, he tightened his grip on Jodha's hand and pulled her with him. Almost the first sensation she experienced, one utterly irrelevant, was that the marble ledge of the balcony, carved with thin vines of jasmine flowers, came up to her waist. It hid their hands, still linked together. Then Jodha looked down at the expanse of inclined backs, clad in thin cottons embroidered with gold zari, bowed in unison. The men stood in three loose tiers ,leading up to the jharoka. Under the balcony itself were main trustworthy Grand vazir the Prime Minister of the Empire. Behind them were the other nobles at court Muslim amirs, holders of high rank, much wealth, quite a bit of magnificence. In Emperor court. Behind the amirs of the Empire, were the tradesmen, the businessmen of affluence but not equal rank, and traveling merchants. In court, the demarcations between , these classes of men were marked by railings of gold, silver, and wood, and by the texture and value of the carpets, each class of men stood on. being. watching The nobles and the commoners, the orchestra itself to one side, the slaves and guards armed with spears and muskets—not one eye was raised to them. Even the Mir Bakhtiyar the Master of Ceremonies, had his head bent. His was the first to raise though, the first to see the Emperor and the lady by his side. His voice, when he found it, came in an uneasy quaver, and hailed for them. But what moved her was Jalal way to behave. He was acting as if he did nothing unusual).

"Attention"! silence let everyone know" Fold your hands! Lower your eyes"! Crown of the Mughal's! Lord of his subjects! Hire of of Timur! Jewel of Babar! Son of Humayu! Merciful protector! Renowned in the Universe! The Emperor of Hindustan! Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! Blood of Royal Kachwaha Clan"! Pride of Mughal Empire"! Rajput Princess cum Mughal Empress Jodha Bai"! With peace upon us Our majesty and Highnt graces us with their presence"!! Long live Emperor Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed! Long live Empress Jodha Bai"! All hail the Emperor all hail the Empress"!..

(The nobles straightened up , a slow murmur erupted among the people. As soon they heard and saw the veiled figure at Jalal's side. Involuntarily, most of the men drew in breaths of astonishment. In the silent courtyard, stilled of drums and trumpets, the noise was like a rush of wind, gone in an instant. Jodha even being bold enough to lead her own people, got nervous at the sight of unpleased look of noble's facial expression appearing on and sudden deadly silence prevailed there. she held on tight to Jalal's hand. Unsaid between them, was that Jalal was granting her a privilege, which Jodha acknowledged it in silence. It was not a privilege, she would misuse. It filled her heart that he would take her into the jharoka with him having her by his side, in the Balcony before the people,despite the chaos it would cause. She watched the men below, knowing no one could see her face. This life of hers, behind a veil, had its advantages. Her hands were cold. It was the first time a woman from the imperial harem , had appeared in public, veiled from view, but boldly present before them by Emperor side. Jalal stepped ahead of her, holding his back straight, his shoulders thrown back, his imperial turban sitting squarely on his head. For these minutes of the jharoka, he was the Emperor, no longer the man played with her talked with her. He was entirely change person here , even more then the way he carry out himself in Diwan'e Khaas” turning to the Mir Arz, the Officer in Charge of Petitions. He spoke in Authoritive tone).

"Bring forward the petitioners"!

(as soon he said this, the Mir Arz started to called out the names , of the nobles gathered in the courtyard to present petitions to the Emperor. They came forward, performed the taslim thrice, and then presented the Emperor with a gift. Depending upon the gift’s value or uniqueness, Jalal would signal his consent for them to speak. As for the common people, he chose his petitioners based on their looks, or perhaps the color of a turban or where they stood in the courtyard or whether they faced east or west. This whimsical culling out of the supplicants was the only way to hear as many petitions as possible in the limited time allowed. Given the sheer numbers, most were turned away, and they would return day after day, hoping that eventually the familiarity of their faces would catch the Emperor’s eye. Jodha was silent, watching the two men on the right side of the jharoka. A petitioner came forward. Jodha listened to what he had to say, thinking all the while that his name was familiar. Ah, he was Chugtai Khan's Son, Chugtai khan was one of influence and powerful personality in the empire. Even though he was sent to Deccan with group of Negotiation Delegates, it had been during the daily darbar also. Cousins, friends, brothers, all had been granted honors, estates, and contracts while others had been turned away. She was about to speak this wasn't fair the emperor , come here to listen to his people not his Powerful influenced noble. But before she could say , she heard Jalal speaking. She glance back at him and saw him glancing at her, with corner of eyes, it was her cue to know , "Not today"! Mean it's to much shock for others, to take her presence in Jharoka with him, at once her intruption in his way won't do good to her, let them take it slowly, pricly let him get habitual to it himself first. But more then this she was awe by how he understood before she could spoken, how attentive he's about you Jodha"? It's matter to not only take a pride and get happy, but worry to cause this mean She can escape from everyone not him. She can stay ignorant to other not him. Even if she wish then to, and she don't want to be ignorant when it's come to him anymore).

“Perhaps it would be best"! If I deal with you in Diwan'e Khaas"! Next one"!

(Mir arz glance at Jalal so did the other, he's always step ahead in the matter as such. No hestitation no doubts when he act or speak at all. For half hour he continued listening the issues of common folk. Ignoring the uncomfortableness of his adviser they were, very near to lose their paitence and questioned him. After all he's sure all of them got the report of his decision. As he knew his adviser must have conveyed his words to them. And they know if He announced his decision before the common folk. and got the farman read out by Mir Bakhtiyar, they won't get chance to object. However Jalal who was well aware of it intentionally ignored them and decided to convey his decision to his subject at this moment. After a while he raised his hand, earning attention from all. Then spoke in his firm confident Authoritive voice).

"To all the people present here"! Today I am going to make few announcement"! "After much of deliberation I happen to realise"! demanding taxes from people for worshipping is similar to weighing God's glory in coin"! therefore i decided to Abolished the pilgrim tax forever"! The Abolishment of this tax will applied from the day of holi"! The people in empire should know the fact "! That Regardless of their religions their belief and faith"! I Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! Emperor of Mughal empire will embrace them whole heartily"!

(Jalal watched with unreadable expression, the stern cold look on his face, was daring the noble standing below him to object. The people present there got tears of joy, they failed to express their gratitude to him, the Emperor is bestowing them by embracing them. He's thinking about them"? He made his queen stood besides him"? Such a big step taken by Emperor. Just to treat his subject equally. The people got very happy, second turned Minutes for them time stopped they expected the Emperor to come and stand, then hear few plea and go back. They didn't expected him to come there with his queen, that to Hindu one, even if Mir Bakhtiyar won't spoke for her, they would know it's Empress Jodha Bai, by her cloth style and dressing sense, they weren't able to see her face it's hardly matter. Cause her presence beside the cold Emperor is enough to warm their heart. Now the announcement took their breath away, it was one of the best announcement of their lives. Within few minutes the crowd cheered out loud for Emperor. Somewhere they assume it to be Jodha who is behind this decision, even though she's isn't the one to ask about it. But they were happy).

"My Good people"! I want to notify you all about the Grandeur celebration held in the fort on the occasion of Holi"! and invites you all"!

"Your Majesty "! we obj..

"hail the Emperor "!..long live the Emperor"!..

• So finally Ja made the announcement to remove Pilgrim tax. Ja understand Jo much that he can realise what is going on in her mind....☺️☺️ But his subject made them quiet 😆😆

(The noble tries to object this is to much for them, first he come with lady alright they have no objection bowing before a women who happens to be empress of empire. But A Hindu one"? God forbid"! "how the hell emperor could play with their Honor"? And now hurt their religious sentiment"? They were still trying to come out of the shock of how they bow before a women a Hindu one, he gave another shock in the form of announcing the Abolishing the Pilgrim tax, it wasn't much a surprise cause they knew about it last evening. But celebration held for Holi festival"? This was truly revolting for them and so much hard to take. They tried best muttering courage to object, but there voice got over Shadowed by the loud cheer of of common people, The common people got so happy that they started hailing for the Empire. Jalal raised his hands then with smile walked out of there with Jodha making the noble look out for him with a look sheer protest but he ignored it deliberately. He knew what's he's doing is entirely speak of his arrogance and so unexpected for them to take , but the joy the genguine respect and gratitude , he saw in the eyes of his subject Was something he could die for, so changing a law and breaking the protacal wasn't something so hard for him to do so. More over he knew the effect his decision and action going to do on the person walking besides him. He was happy and content for while).

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(leaning on forged window of her chamber Rukaiya, watch the view outside., shaking with anger. She had heard about the jharoka. Who had not in the empire? Jodha had actually dared to stand by the Emperor, during his morning audience. Did he not know, did she not have any sense of how highly unbecoming it was to the dignity of a Mughal woman to show herself thus in public? How could Jalal allow this? Rukaiya wrapped her hands around herself and with both hands pinched the soft underside of her arms, just below the sleeve edge of her choli, until the pain brought tears to her eyes. Why had she not thought of asking Jalal to let her stand beside him at the jharoka? Why had she not even thought of this? Because this she had not been taught. How could she have dared to think that it was even possible? It's hurt the night she spend with Jalal. He was lost in his own thoughts least interested to be her, but trying to keep her entertain out of courtesy. Then to it was fine cause she assume it to be day tiredness. But no all hopes he evoke he crushed it by his own hands.why Jalal why"? Even her meeting with Nathi Bai didn't went well, the women is nothing in her to come handy for her, she cannot be used against Sharp head Jodha not at all. What to do"? What the women is rising her wings cutting mine, without even burning herself by the responsibility of position in empire or harem. It was entirely unexpected and surprising for her, just when she thought The women isn't her match and she gotten relax she strike on"! I can't let it happen anymore I have to do something. But what"? Each time in every way she outsmart me. What I am supposed to do"? She possesses mind of wolf, strength of lioness, what I am supposed to do with her"? Oh lord help me. Thinking for while rubbing her head to ease the headache. She got some idea raising her hand slowly, clapped them twice making Hoshiyar to step in the room in hurry).

"Go convey my message to Maham- Anga I wish to meet her"!

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“Your highness, we speak for most of the nobles in the empire"! Who cannot get brace by your presence"! Please, do not take our words amiss. We speak from a deep loyalty and love we held in heart for Empire"! We come here with so much hope and expectations"! You the Dowgar empress of Empire can help us"! He doesn't lend ear to out advise he doesn't pay grace us by sight to see our disappointed and despair"!

(The fundamentalist nobles Orthodox scholars of court, were sitting inside the reception hall on couch, Before the Dowger Empress of Mughal empire wife of Late Emperor Humayun, Mariam Makani Hamida Banu mother of Mughal Emperor. Even though the ladies of Harem aren't permitted to meet the Nobles of court, even if they do it's under strict royal Security confining Women's behind the curtain. This restriction was bestow upon the Dowger Empress as well. A thick white curtain was parting the view of Dowger Empress ,from the Nobles sitting before her, there was Vessel grandeur vessel fill water was kept below the curtain. In which the empress could view the reflection of noble's , but they cannot, she could hear them even see them. But her replies will spoken by The Chief Eunuch. Hamida was hearing the noble she herself was on two set of mind, she knew Jalal and she was well aware it cannot be Jodha's doing either, whatever decision he took is well analysis by him. It's not under influence of anyone, but Jalal action of taking Jodha to Jharoka by his side was something. She doubt was entirely his decision or not, top of it his decision hell his audacity to create hovoc , in empire and then disappearing from fort is something enraged Hamida very much. But what she didn't knew Was Jalal didn't disappear he's out of fort to check the nerve of his subject to see the changes of decision Bring upon the lives of subject. Which he took month back about Mansabdari position of noble's. He was following advise of Jodha he cleverly got most of influence officer of court in his favour, so that the protest could handled by them. And he could focus on outsider enemies of his instead of solely on the inner one. He realised with him, being conquering other state and focusing to much on noble instead of his subject create distraction more in Empire).

"Your Highness we know"! It's hard to change his majesty's decision"! But what he's doing it's outrageous indigestible"! Our religion doesn't allow Person to marry women from another religion"! If it's happen then the men or women have to accept our religion"! He already commited sin by marrying Hindu not once but twice"!

"Your highness "He even granted them right to practice their religion"! Build temple inside the palace"!and today he Abolished the Pilgrim tax burdening the Royal treasure"! And dare to announce Grandeur Celebration to held in place for Holi"! He's forgetting Colors are probhited in Our religion"!

"Worse if that wasn't enough he's officially going to appoint Non believer people from honourable position in empire"! What we had done to deserve such a injustice"? Aren't our hardship and struggle contribution held any mean in the eyes of his Majesty"?

(One by one the Scholar spoke up, it weren't only Scholars but few noble as well, Hamida heard them, however they gave no chance to her for speaking, The Chief Eunuch of her , try to speak but they weren't done yet, however in their anger and desperation they didn't realise the presence of another person, but Hamida did and she was surprised by the arrival of person as well. "What's she doing here"? She Thought inwardly, by glancing at the side entrance of Reception Hall, a wome clad in Dark Blue royal Heavily worked Ghaghra Choli, adorened by heavy Jewellery from head to toe standing silently. but then she recall she was the one who ask her to meet her. She must had paid visit to my chamber not finding me there she come here, with this assumption she focus back on the people speaking to her).

"There's is roumours the his majesty"! Ordered Mahabat Khan to burry the group of Scholars alive in the fort of Ajmer"! Your highness is this how his Majesty desire to rule"? Whoever will object he will take their life"? This isn't way"! installing fear in the heart of religious Scholar and Loyal Nobles"! Would do no good to empire and his Majesty"! We come here with hope in heart you will help us"! Please talk with him before it's get to late"! Or keep her highness out from his Majesty's reach"! cause she seem to bewitching him influencing him to work in the favour of her people"!

"We believe he's highly misguided'! And this is outrageous indigestible"! He made us Bow before a women"! That to a non believer one"! Please your highness you're our last hope"! do something regarding this he's isn't carrying his responsibility as Emperor sincerely his action will be doom for Empire"! Or we will have to punish him by Dethroning him"!

"And don't misunderstand us your highness we don't mean to threaten"! "We're here to put forth our concern about Empire"! It's just after certain arrival of people "! in empire the revolt and rise in enemy has increased"! Henceforth in such critical time it won't be wise to go against own people"!

(How dare they"? Who they think are"? If it wasn't Agra but Amer, she would ordered there head to put on spike. She was trying best to stay calm but each time one of among the group speak, her anger in hear rise more. They doubt Jalal capabilities to handle the empire, they question his loyalty towards Islam the religion he's born with learn with time and love. They even dare to disrespect her , by certain people arrival, increase of enemies they intend call her bad omen"!. They're crossing limit of to get treated with respect. But here the Dowgar empress sitting on couch with silence. Not a muscle twitch could be sense. Is she even listening what they're saying"? That's it there's no beating around the bush, "Darn these people "! she curled her hand into fist then uncurled them she repeated the process, clenching her jaw tightly with hardened gaze, she clicked her finger letting the Guard to announce her Arrival, she walked in the reception hall near The Dowger Empress, it was long day almost half of harem people come to meet her, in her palace, some try to oil her up thinking, she's really very close to Emperor more than Rukaiya and she's kind she can fulfil their desire. some taunted her for bewitching the Emperor taking liberty of his affection, some threatened her by talking about her position try to put her down, she heard all of them but then ignored all of them like , They doesn't exist enraging them further, but she didn't cared and went to work with Physician, the moment she head back to her chamber, she happen to come across the Chief Eunuch of Dowger Empress. Who conveyed her, about her wish to meet her. She ask a little time to get freshen up , but by the time she was ready to Meet empress ,she come to know she's in the Reception hall, having a meeting with Nobles of court. She didn't waste minute and come here, to know the cause of meeting and heard everything from start. She was angry and nothing , can calm her down either than putting them down the way they tried to do. However she was well aware of the fact the power and position they held in empire, or how close they're to Emperor. She glance at the reflection off all in the vessel she could recognise them by their voice, it's just she wanted to be sure. She's answering the Right person. She closed her eyes and recall what she read and heard. Not only in Sanatan Dharm, but Islam is one of another religion which makes no preference to sex either, they do not held anyone greater in value or given more importance then other. So here watching the nobles disrespecting her, on the basis of her Gender her faith and belief, was something hard for her to endure silently her Rajput royal blood was boiling with rage. Standing near Hamida she watch even after realising about her arrival hearing it. No one not a single men got up to greet her. Such audacity of them"! They're going to pay for this. Gritted Jodha and vow inwardly as she heard them they're acting as if she didn't come"? She spoke spoke to Bilal Khan, in his ear making him look back at her but then he spoke).

"Has the noble and scholar of empire"! forgotten the Royal Etiquettes to greet the Empress"? Stand still lower your gaze"! Greet the Empress with Respect"!

(The deadly silence prevailed in the court, Jodha waited for them to move and do as they're demanded to do. But nothing happens, she frowned and thought inwardly, they're truly fearless or pretending to be ignorant"? They're fortunate Jalal isn't here, or he won't bother about the position they held, he would beheaded them in no time. But this doesn't mean she's going to let them Scott free either. She glance at Hamida by corner of her eyes, but finding her sitting coolly as before she was more angry then before. She won't stay sited idly if Rukaiya or Queen Salima would bestowed by such a disrespect. But the people won't been disrespectful to them either cause they're Mughal. Closing her eyes she sigh inwardly , feeling humilated and unwanted , but then opening her eyes then with gritted teeth , Sarasacm dripping from her words, Jodha break the protocol here, by speaking to them directly, instead of conveying, her words to her Eunch to speak on her behalf, the Nobles and scholar fumbled and shared a glance with each other. They never heard femine voice strong as such, the aura the voice held was something hard to ignore, it's felt bone chilling and powerful. They gulped however this wasn't the end either. They cannot shut up on the word of women whom they hate, however listening her words, few of them try to got up to greet her, but the stern gaze of others leading them held them ,back on their move).

"Accept my Greetings"! To you, your beliefs, to me, mine"! This is what Islam mean "! peace and tolerance isn't it"? Perhaps I am wrong it's not about peace and tolerance"! If it was then how such wise experienced educated Scholar and noble as you"! could term his Majesty's decision to treat his subject with equality"! bestowing them by deserving Honor"! could be term as Injustice upon you all"? How can you dare to disrespect his majesty's capabilities to handle the empire"? Or carrying out his responsibility as Emperor"? Just cause he's being tolerant"?

(Gulping inaudibly in fear they all got up to seek forgiveness. But Jodha ignored them, they were pointing about the flaws of jalal action and decision. They even question her relation with Emperor, date to demean her, question her importance in empire. Not realising they could bring themselves, under the questionnaire, they didn't knew how to answer her back"? If one word they speak or try to go against her, they will be inviting their end. Already her way to greet them, prove them low of themselves how even being Empress and Royal blood even subjected to humilation by them. She greet them if it would've been other empress they won't have done this. But she did it's show her upbringing, then her way to put forth her own doubts before them. Was something hard to miss or ignore, more over her words speak of her knowledge about their religion which mean she's very much aware of it, and this mean trouble for them as well as their way's. They casted a glance at Hamida way but she was sitting like mute Spector to all the happenings. But then one of them who was still not ready to scum to her , a women spoke in firm tone).

"We don't need to prove ourselves"! Or learn about our Preaching from Women "! that to who is unfaithful towards her own culture and doesn't accept her husband"!

"Shaukat Ali"! Just cause I choose not to Accept my Husband religion"! Doesn't make me unfaithful towards him or my own culture"! Just like your disagreement with His Majesty's decision "! doesn't make you unfaithful towards his Majesty and Empire"! And I don't need to remind any of you"! about part of Marriage and Base of marriage"! You all know and understand better then me"! However I will like to know how come color become probhited in Any Religion"? If you're not aware then The Emperor who set the law of Pilgrim tax was the one to celebrate Holi"!

• It was tight slap for them. Jo has shown them mirror that do not underestimate her.

(Shaukat Ali sat back on couch with tounge tied, he had no way out with her in this point. Cause if he does he will make himself and his people, as unfaithful one which he cannot do so. He look at other's but found their attention on Jodha, she already broke the protocol by talking with them on own. More over he didn't expected Jodha to come so clean and talk about the marriage either. He expected her to ignore his point but her high pitch Authoritive voice lacked even cent percent of Hestitation. The way she spell each word made him flinch uncountable times. It was hard already the day was long and full of unexpected surprise for them. Now having argument with Jodha herself, made them dishearten in many way first cause her way to put them down made them realised. If they cannot put forth opinion appreciably with her who isn't even followers of their religion. Who hardly have much knowledge about it, then it will be impossible, for them to make Jalal see their point, cause he's well aware and knowledgeable about it. His awareness and stubbornness will turn out to be bigger obstacles on their way, they doesn't really mind his decision. However the outcome of this they mind very much. Over the time Jalal way of conquering and thinking themselves to be superior unbeatable. Make them think lowly of other's religion and culture people. Now watching them coming equal to themselves working with them, on same position as them made them angry. It was just anger of being compare with others, when they think themselves to be superior they were just plain orthodox people. Nothing else nothing more, hence even Jodha wasn't thinking them important either. However her way of saying you know better then me work like salt on sore wound. They cannot even raise their voice at her not because she's empress, but because she speak truth in her own way. Her way of talking about Muhammad Bin Tughlak, his set of law, his action of celebrating Holi tounge tied them. Not only this she even put sword on their throat , by her question if they say yes they're doomed, if they say no they're doomed. Both way they're doomed for sure, when they come here to meet Dowger Empress ,they wanted her to act as per their will, the silence of Dowger Empress , made them assume they got their shot right. But the arrival of Jodha her way of asking and speaking spoil all of it. Not having any way out they turn towards Hamida and one of them spoke).

"You see your grace"? We the Loyal Nobles of court"! Are called unfaithful"! We're being subjected to humilation before you"! And you do nothing against it"?

"I see and heard everything Fateh khan"! That's one of main reason I choose not to say anything"! What my daughter in law Empress of empire queen Jodha speak"! I found her point reasonable"! You all are disrespecting my son Emperor of empire and rest of us"! Showing your mistrust on his abilities"! Which isn't acceptable my son isn't a person to get easily influenced by anyone"! I spare my time to you all"! To honour your position in empire and experience"! Now no more"!

(Oh Lord they shook there head in disbelief, then glance back at each other. Not knowing what to say anymore, hearing Hamida words, mistrust"? disrespect"? If Emperor comes to know about it undoubtedly they will met same fate as the group of scholar did at Ajmer fort. Not knowing what to say or do they stand silently, whereas Jodha who was listening Hamida words, didn't even understanood what she's feeling at moment, the way Hamida spoke my daughter in law it was tone full of pride and respect, when she spoke you disrespect my son Emperor of empire, it was tone full of authority and rage, the way she spoke at end was remarkable a way expected by Dowger Empress, however Jodha knew better not to get away by her words yet. Cause she doesn't know what Dowger Empress genguinly feel for her. She didn't met her much, but she knew she's welcome by Hamida at all. Reason could be anything her affection for Rukaiya, her not accepting their religion, could be main reason. But she doesn't really care but today her way evoke hope in heart she fear could get crush as well. Lost in thoughts she didn't realize, when the Scholars left, she come out of her thoughts by a hand on her shoulder. She look up at front it was Hamida staring at her with soft firm face a smile was on).

"Even though you break protacal"! I appreciate your ways to shut them off"! But remember queen Jodha they won't forget this humilation"! They will try to get even with you"!

"I will be alone facing them"?

"Yes no one side of protect other"! Don't try to relay on Jalal solely"! You saw they were least bother by the fact they bow to women"! But more bother by the fact they bow to you"!..this wall won't break"!

(It was more a warning then advise, Jodha understanood very well. Everywhere Jalal won't be helpful, solely relaying on him can cost her allot. And the way she said they were bother mostly by Bowing before her, it made sense but then she already know this, what's the point of repeating this she knows"? then a question come in her mind, which even though she didn't voiced but. Hamida read it already, with sharp intake of breath she spoke firmly this time with hint of Hestitation).

"You're loyal Strong women"! Speak for right undoubtedly match the expectation of empress"! Unfortunately you're to proud to give up"! And that's where you lose dear"!..

"Perhaps it's because I just don't believe that"! to win you need to lose"!

(Spoke Jodha with firmness, she might be elder to her , in age position experience close to Jalal. but that doesn't gave the women right to interfere, or remark on her relation with Jalal. No one does, she won't take it at all, this is something she always stood against. Involving third person in the matter of two, make situation worse which she won't appreciate at all. And she want the women before her to know, what she believe and doesn't, she would stood by and against it strongly, don't expect her to bow, just to seek favour from people, who have power position but no say in anything at all. Hamida watch the tone Jodha used she was sure The girl isn't the one to have enemity with, she can see potential and confidence to become what she want. In her view People like such, are the one to rule, even later on their name erased then to they make a most out of their name and lives the time they live. Soon enough Jodha excuse herself and walked away to her own room).

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(Outside All around the city of Agra, bonfires illuminated the cool night sky. The burning of fires signified the end of a long winter, the welcome of new life in spring. Market's stayed open late selling silver-leafed cashew burfis, gold rounds of jalebis, saffron-tinted kheers, and other sweets and savories for outside Agra it wasn't much. But the matter in palace was different for the first time, In the palace kitchens, the chef hung over huge vats of bhang hemp marinated in water. Cause The next day the cooks are supposed to mash the bhang to a white, sticky paste and then boil it with milk, sugar, almonds, and sultanas. There would be no taste of the hemp left, only a sweet almond-flavored milk, drunk in abundance, with one glass powerful enough to turn eight hours into a pleasant, many-colored haze. Such a preparation were taking place from night itself, it was first time a celebration was conducted to celebrate Hindu festival. Hence no one wanted to make a mistake a enthusiasm, to work expertly in this and enjoy was clearly evident in the skill and work of people in palace. With Hindu slave servant and soldier the Mughal were equally excited. They were chatting and working more like asking about the Festival of color. To know how it's supposed to be celebrated, or what's the purpose behind Celebrating such a festival. Jodha herself was taking a look at arrangements as the celebration was going to held at her part of palace, cause after her marriage with Jalal more than half of Hindu worker's were sent to her for service. Now with Nathi Bai there the number of Hindu workers increase there. Jodha was sitting her room on couch and her maid's were asking questions. By showing her dress color jewellery or Few girls were standing in row waiting , to know they're selected to entertain in celebration or not. Her room was fill with slaves servant and Eunch. Jodha speak in firm tone looking at two group of singer girls.

"You all sing well but I wanted more Passionate singer for celebration and you all failed to match my expectations so you can leave"!

(Saying this she gesture, them by hand to leave, they were dishearten at first but then the gift they received from her was enough to lit their face. It was festival time she wanted to disappoint no one. after offering them bag full of coins, for Holi festival as bonus, then turning towards another group of slave's she spoke in playful tone. Making them smile in embarrassment they lower their gaze).

"If half of people will stand in row"! Just to welcome"! then who will check the arrangements of snacks sweets and drink"? So only ten among you will welcome the people"!.

"Choti Ammi"!.. greetings Choti Ammi"! You're busy"?

(Ask Rahim stepping in hurrying towards Jodha, with a pull by her he fall on Lap in sitting position. She lunch his cheek then shook her head in no, she glance at Rewa gesturing her to carry on with arrangements. And turned her attention back on Rahim. She had a question for Rahim herself entire day she didn't get to meet him).

"Greetings Rahim"! "And No Rahim not at all"! But where Were you all day"?

"I will answer it later first tell me are you happy"? See I told you I will ask his majesty to permit us for celebrating Holi he did"!

"Oh so it was you"! I am absolutely very happy"! Thank you Rahim"!

"Pleasure mine Choti Ammi"! Now to answer. Your previous Question"! I was busy in making arrangements to celebrate the festival with my friends"! It was hard to convince them that they should come here tomorrow"! But eventually I succeeded"!

"Of-course you will"! You get to convince his Majesty"! Then convincing your friend is nothing"!

(Spoke Jodha smiling softly at him, she was surprised by the fact, Rahim ask Jalal for this but then knowing how stubborn Rahim is she was sure he's the one to put the idea of Holi celebration in his mind. And he agreed cause he wanted to she won't admit to herself but Jalal ways to rule going to turn into favour of Mughal empire. And unfavorable for Her own mother land, she could already imagine the outcome of his policies. Sighing inwardly she hoped his conquer to another state would stop for while. She was lost in thoughts when Rahim ask in his as usual curiousity filled tone).

"Choti Ammi"! tell me about Prince Prahlad"! Why he was hated by his own father"? Why his father hated him and wanted to take his lives"?

"Well to earn the answer of your query"! You need to hear the tale of good overcoming evil"! Most of Ancient tales are based on this to give hope to always fight against evil"! To motivate encourage and teach lesson"!

"That's so true and appreciable Choti Ammi"! Now tell me the tale of prince Prahlad"!

"Prince Prahlad was son of Hiranyakaship and Kayadhu"! From birth he was ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu"! You see when people get more than they deserve or stay in bad company"! They get influence easily same happen with The father of Prince"! he got boon by God"! He won't be killed of anything born from a living womb"! neither be killed by a man nor an animal"!neither during the day nor at night"! neither indoors nor outdoors, neither on land, nor in the air nor in water and of no man made weapon"!

"That's must made him"! very evil and arrogant right"?

"he started thinking himself to be immortal who won't die ever"! He started conquering the world and started tormenting people"! And then comes a time when he started demanding people to worship him as God No other"! But Prince Prahlad his own son refused to pray him"! It's hurt his ego that he being king who want everyone to bow before him"! Failing to make his own son obey more over he feared the disobedience of his son could become root cause of rest of people disobedience to"!

But why"? As far I know parent's are Shadow of God"! Then why he refuses him"!"what happen next"? Even though he was evil he must loves his son"!

"Rahim there's difference between Getting respect cause you deserve and earn"! Same like respecting loving your parents as shadow of God"! And worshipping them as God"! As father as king he deserve respect"! But as person he didn't he was evil by heart he was demanding to be respected as God he didn't earned it in fair way"! Respect can't be earned by force position and fear"! by that you can earn obedience not respect"!

"Oh I understood now"! That's fair point you don't demand thing you earn them"! By hardship by good deed"! Now continue Choti Ammi what happen next"?

"Being The king he tried many ways out of love he had for his son"! But failed each time as prince took all the struggle as challenge a test set by the God himself"! To test his devotion"! Which provoke the king further hurt his ego and his failure"! took a shape of sheer hatred"! Henceforth he at last decided to kill him"! But every time by the grace of God the prince manage to defeat Death"! And losing all hopes the king himself decided to kill him"! Then the God himself comes to slay the evil king"!

"But How"? Did he do that"? Wasn't the king had boon from God"?

"The Lord come in the form of Lord Narasimha, With half body of lion and half body of human"! mean neither human nor Animal"!The God come at the time of evening, mean nor day nor night"! The Lord Take him to threshold, means nor outside neither inside, Then Lord put him on his lap, mean nor in air , not in Land , neither in water, And in Last the lord by use of claws nail killed him"! "Mean nor by Humans made weapon"! Neither by power of Lord's"!

"Wow that's intriguing tale"! I got three lesson by this"! First don't be arrogant about thing you got cause the one who gave you could take it away as well"! "! Second stood by what's right never give up never lose your faith"! Third Have hope on Victory of good over evil"! But don't be mute Spector either"! But Choti Ammi "! I have one question what's connection This take have with Holi"?

(Jodha take a breath then getting up from couch. She held Rahim in her arms and walked towards window gallery watching the bonfire, the night going to be longer. She started telling him about Holika Dahen, how Holika aunt of Prince Prahlad had cloak garment that prevented her from being harmed by fire. After requested by her brother, she made Prahlad sit on her lap, taking place in Bonfire. But then by miracle the cloak fall on Prahlad, he make out of fire unharmed. Where Holika burned to death, many part The Bonfire before the day of color Holi. Making Rahim awe he got very happy by the Victory of good over evil. It's gave him strong encouragement to never let the struggle to be reason of your giving up. He ask many more questions, then late at night he went back to his mother. Not knowing by this tale he himself unknowingly gave Jodha a courage to stand firmly on her decisions. Lost in thoughts she analysis entire day happening, wonder for long and made a note to deal with matter later on).

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Next day

"Greetings Queen "! Jodha wish you happy Holi"! Have you seen Rahim"! He's isn't even recognizable in the group of kids there"!

(Salima spoke pointing towards a group of kids in down at garden, mischievously raising her colorful hand towards Jodha to apply color on her, however Jodha who turned her head towards garden, anticipated her move she at the nick of time bend down making Salima hands to collided with Moti Bai who was standing besides Jodha).

"Greetings Queen Salima happy Holi"! However you cannot apply color on me this easily"!.

(Saying this she throw color on Salima and run, making Salima Astonished beyond limit, she didn't expected this with wide eye she glance at Jodha who was laughing out loud. Throwing color at people down at garden by Corridor, Moti was fuming she always does that and get away but not today. "Kunwari Jodha you're gone now"! Watching surprise Salima Rewa spoke while smiling slightly at her shock face).

"Queen Salima her highness had challenge you"! And you're just waiting"? It's time to avenge"!

"I yes you're right"! I didn't expected such childlike behaviour from her"! Give me color"!

(Taking handful of yellow colour in hand, Salima glance around the slow yet Alluring tunes played at garden the dance the chasing of kids around each other. Welcome by group of Chief maid's of Queen Jodha, run behind Jodha making her laugh more, she to run far throwing flower petals or color at everyone way, and no one mind either cause her palace was specifically decorated for Holi celebration. Whoever will go there would turn into colorful creation, hence it was notified to everyone whoever doesn't wish to enjoy shouldn't go there at all. Not able to caught Jodha for long Salima stopped in garden, near pool to caught her breath panting she glance around Jodha stuck her tongue out to her, she gave her glare in annoyance then chuckled in disbelief. Whereas Jodha to stop at side of pillar, watching the view of people enjoying the celebration, she blink her eyes, then wiped the thin layer of water which was ready to stream doen from her eyes. She was missing Amer badly ,even though it was very much similar, she almost did everything she done back at Amer on this joyous occasion, but no one could full the void of her home, She acted exactly the same way with Queen Salima as she did with her Elder sister Avantika still it's felt incomplete).

"Happy Holi queen Jodha"!..

(Coming out of her Thoughts , startled by the voice she tilted her head at left, there stood before her husband companion of her life Jalal, with smile and mischievous glint in eye, dressed in dark purple color Sleeveless Robe, over dark pink color Knee length full sleeved Jama, same color trouser with Mojari juttis, his dress had Robe color silvery golden thread worked on, few white pearl necklace were adorning his neck. However even in his royal dress he wasn't having his sword Alamgir in hand Emperor crown on head. It's been one day since she met him, she missed him already so much. Jalal raised his hand upward to her cheek, then slowly was so close to apply color on her , when she ducked down and walked passed by him. After pushing his head aside by her palm , which had Pink Gulal on the color smear on his right Cheek thickly).

"Caught me first your majesty"! Then think about applying it"!

(They were in corridor, upstairs as she was running, laughing loudly not even trying to hide, she was just making him chase her. On his ways many women come, but he rushed passed by them, for Queen Salima and her maid attender it was her usual Holi childlike persona. But for Jodha this was diffrent, the way Jalal ignored all having his eyes fix on her, trying best to just to caught her, show how high he think about her, they run from corridor to garden, from pool to trees, to pillar to entrance spilling Color on their way. Making everyone present there stop in track and watch them in sheer surprise and amusement. The Emperor is rushing after his one queen, like child"? It was sight to behold, they knew it will give rise to many roumor in Harem, but they both didn't cared at all, The Giggling sound of Jodha the determine look of Jalal, was somthing they never imagined to get their sight on. It continue for Long, but then at one point Jalal stop caused he was about to coillided with his new Wife, he stop before he would clash with her. He stopped at one arm length distance, out of Courtsy trying to get glimpse of Jodha to locate her, but then his attention went on Nathi Bai because of her words).

"Happy Holi your majesty"!

(She raised her hand to apply color on him, but then a shrill scream of Jodha caught his attention, he walked passed by her , before she could apply color on him leaving her behind dejected, whereas Jalal made his way to Jodha with worry in heart. Rushing near her he saw her leaning on Banayan Tree, he frowned she was twitching her left ankle, staring down Jodha was running while he was chasing her however, after few seconds, she realised he's isn't after her anymore. Stopping near tree, she tilted her head back saw him about to collide with Nathi Bai, but stopped before only. She watch her saying something and then raising her hand to color him. No it's my day I won't let it spoil for the sake of other, in annoyance she kick her foot down , eventually end up hurting her ankle on the stone laid down there on ground. Not anticipating the hurt she unknowingly yelp in pain. Caughting his attention then saw him rushing to her. She forget the pain and stare at him by corner of her eyes. But then she got annoyed to hence the moment he ask in concern tone about her wellbeing she snapped at him annoyingly).

"Are you fine"?

"Does it's look fine to you aah it's hurt"!

"Err yeah well Let me see"!

(He bend in his one knee, not realising the effect it's going to have on others staring at them, for second's Jodha almost reach out to stop him. But didn't she wanted everyone to know . "If this won't last she won't be past either"! , She felt him raising her Ghaghra up-word a bit, to check up on her foot. he was about to take a look at her left ankle by touching her foot, when she gripped on his Robe and pull him upword by right hand. He frowned but look up at her, What's wrong with her"? She hit her foot or head"? Perhaps both"! Chuckling inwardly he stare at her mesemrized she's pouting in annoyance, but when he heard her words he got more confuse more like amused).

"The wound is here"! you're checking there"!

(She pointed at left side of her chest by right hand, and at foot by left hand, after releasing his robe by her grip. She was clad in Yellow color Ghaghra Choli, as always heavily adorned by Jewelry, as empress there's no need to be concerned about the Ruining Jewellery. And she didn't either nor she liked it neither she pay heed to it. However her hair were open this time, fall freely on her shoulder to waist, but he wonder on her words, What she mean by it's hurt here"? And i am checking there"? Is she sick"? He got concern, she leaned back on tree, pulling him to herself, the Planted her Palm on his left cheek, then spoke in possessive firm tone rubbing her both hands on his both cheek this time).

"How could you Ruin my first Holi as Married women"? It's my right to spoil this"! in my colour

• You are truly successful in showing new shades of Jo in this update... Her nervousness, anger , calmness , boldness, possessiveness I really love it. 😊😊

(Jalal gulped such a intensity in eyes, first time he failed to match up with. The boldness of her grip the possessive way of applying color on him and so confidently complaining, it's made him speechless, so it was trick"! she just pretend to be hurt, well when on your word , she can pretend to faint, then for her heart desire she can do anything. Spoke his heart, making him agree as well , it was fair point after all. But it wasn't the only reason of his delightment. He was happy , how she started showing her right and Possessiveness on him , by her little tricks to. Without even hurting anyone at all. Or perhaps she did but for all the pain she go through , a bit share caused to other won't hurt. More over they won't even realise, she did intentionally or it's happen on own. But then first time he was lost. He was lost his heart raced, gulping inaudibly he stare at her face which was yet to get color on. It's your turn"! Informed his heart but with his hand empty of color, leaning on the side of tree,he wasn't sure how to, he don't want to spoil the moment by stepping back. Just to get some color to smear on her face. Nor he want to let it be as they're, but then he heard words which made him frown for while as always meaningful words. But he realised soon what they mean, after making me chase her around before everyone, got me on knees almost made me touch her feet, she's saying she surrendered"? by letting herself caught by me? Stop she didn't ask you, didn't demand either, you did all this out of your own will, you could have let her run and ignored her by celebrating with others, she would have come on own to you. But you didn't so don't held her responsible if you're"! she's warrior princess by blood a Rajput , even getting hurt gravely she won't yell for help. You could have known this yet you rush to her like, got on your knee for her out of your own will even knowing she won't let you do it. So again not her to be held responsible. You and solely you are. Spoke his heart, making him agree of-course but again I ain't in control of myself anymore when it's come to her"! But then question rise, Who won and who lose here"? He thought but then let it slid, it's not the time to wonder about).

"You failed to caught me i surrender"! Yet I get to color you twice"! but you "?

"You did it so formally"! I expected better way from you"!

"As if i don't"!

(Smirking he leaned further, towards her face then stepping closer in hugging manner, before Jodha could comprehend his move she, felt her pulse raising. She forget to breath, as Jalal nuzzle his face on her right cheek, he did it so slowly feeling the warmth of her cheek on his own. Making her shudder with intensity. Gulping inaudibly, she closed her eyes. Whereas Watching them this way , rest of people resume their task. Musicians started playing instruments and singer started singing and many started dancing again. Whereas Jalal repeated his action with her left cheek. His colored cheeks end up smearing her cheek as well, when it was done he whispered in hear ear huskily in low tone, playing with her earlock by his right hand. still leaning close to her).

"Was it matchable to your expectation"?

(Saying this he kissed on earlobe, Making her moaned, it was seductive, it wasn't like previous ones at all it was more a passionate one, Jalal stared at her with mesemrizing smile on face, Smear cheek with pink Color, closed eyes Breathing slowly, "So beautiful"!. Intoxication by eyes, or hunt by closeness, I am doomed in your love my Rajputi lioness. Murmured Jalal bringing her to present, missing the warmth from her face. She opened her eyes listening his murmur. She stare at him, not wishing to be in the view of others she spoke).

• It's awesome.... They are really coming close to each other and now showing their love openly ☺️☺️😍😍😍💃💃💃💃

"We should move out of here"!

(Jalal nodded then walked out of there, holding her hand, few of people throw color on them. They laughed and throw color back on others, they had little time cause after while at noon there was celebration held by Him. After a while, Rahim went looking for Jodha , as the sun climbed high above Agra. The initial euphoria of the morning had worn off, and the women lay under the shade of the mango and tamarind trees in the gardens, talking softly, listening to music, savouring the taste of sweet. He walked through the courtyards holding a fistful of purple gulal, searching through the groups of people. He was accosted at almost every step, colored on him was thrown from behind, from a verandah, from a balcony. And Rahim good-humoredly fought back, chasing a slave girl, cornering her against a pillar, and rubbing the gulal over her body, as she giggled in delight. He was more decorous with the older women, bending so they could powder, his face and his stomach was already fill as he was offered sweet almost by everyone he met. But all the while he didn't find Jodha anywhere and to his wonder Jalal was nowhere at sight either. Where both of them disappear"? I was the one to ask for this"! And I am the one looking for both"? Such a Injustice I will make them pay for this. By paying he intends to Color them badly, Thinking this with mischief he walked further glancing around to see her. Then little while later of roaming around found them standing under the shed of Banayan tree, near pool, "Aah got the prey together"! time to hunt"! Hence he tip toe slowly made his way forward approaching them by side, picking a plate full of purple colour gulal, he watch Jodha touch his neck, where's Jalal tilted his head at her then Laughed, pulling her on his lap, Jalal took a grape, then threw a heavily amount of color on them by plate. Caughting them off guard they were in each other arms but the attack made them straighten on their posture),

"Happy Holi Choti Ammi"! Happy Holi your majesty"!

"Happy Holi Rahim"!.

"I am angry"!

"As always"!

"Did you say something Choti Ammi"?

"Me "? no not at all "! did you heard something"?

"No but i am angry today cause"! you both are smeared in color already"!

(Rahim just shook his head and settled in between them on ground, taking a grapes in mouth which were kept in brown near them. munching it coolly he moaned in delight relishing the taste of it, while Jalal Jodha stared at him with different thoughts in mind. How heart warming the situation look, they're sitting closely with Bundle of joy, with his never ending queries and somewhat fake anger. They have long day but they didn't let it bother them it's occasion of joy and they won't let anything effect them today).

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"As per the decision taken by Emperor Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! "Today on the Occasion of Holi"! I prime minister of Mughal empire Shamsuddin Muhammad Atgah Khan"! To all the common and special people present here"! I am going to read the Signed decree"!

In the name of Allah"! the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"!...

"The Mughal Emperor Abul fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed"! By the grace of God decided to Abolish the pilgrim tax set by former Rulers"! From today onwards in empire there won't be any obligation set on Subjects of empire to pay tax to pray"!

"After the Royal decree being put forth"! if anyone in Empire found to be going against the Decree"! they will endure the wrath of His Majesty's"!

(The crowd yelled in joy, even though the announcement, was made previously by Emperor himself. They feared the noble and scholar of empire, could change his decision but now watching the Royal decree being read out loud, they were sure the emperor could go any length for them. He was doing lot of work for their welfare, the subject were genguinly happy. They all were assembled in palace open courtyard for Holi celebration. It was well arranged after the Emperor arrived he motion the minister to proceed. He had his hand raised to them, to stop them from cheering further. Soon the exchange of gift and Bestowing people by honourable position started. the celebration was supposed to start after Little while when Emperor in done recieving Gifts from rest of his states representers, almost entire empire Main General or leader has arrived. Many of People were aquit from their responsibility. So many were bestow by Responsibility of Mansabdari. What they heard further surprise them more even though heard the Roumours).

"Son of King Bhagwan das Queen Bhagwati Devi of Amer royal blood of Kachwaha Clan"! "Prince Maan Singh"! After watching your explendor Valor in the Battle of Nagaur Merta"! His majesty decided to Honor you by the rank of 5000 cavalry"! as Commander of Mughal Army"!

(Maan heard it then walked further, he was supposed to get Royal seal by Jalal himself, Jalal got up from his place and hand him the royal seal with dagger, he watch how few of them had grim expression on face, so few were genguinly happy for him. He ignored all then taking the seal and dagger he was about to bend touch his feet out of respect of Jalal being elder. But he stopped him and hugged him. He wanted to make him chief commander of entire Mughal army. But in his view he's still young to get brave by such a huge responsibility. Hence just a leadership of 5000 Mughal cavalry, there's still lot to do before he can really offer them more. his decision already created hovoc in many people heart. Henceforth he was content with this only, finally sitting back on his place he motion the celebration to start. Giving special nod to Ram Tanu Pandey, whom he specifically invited for holi occasion, by requesting King of Rewa Raja Ram Chandra Singh. However before performance his gaze fall on group of people. They were approaching him but was stopped by Soldier's. Jalal motion by hand to let them come , they smiled in gratitude then , hand over a paper to Mir Arz who take a look at the contents of it, then with smile looking back at Jalal who was sitting magnificently, having a expression of curiousity on face spoke).

"Your majesty by the abolishment of pilgrim tax"! You conquer the heart of your subject"! They see you as their own they accept you whole heartily"! With gratitude and respect in heart"! They humbly wish to bestow you by the Title of Akbar"!

"Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed Akbar"!

If only you"!..

"Mir Arz"! the love and Honor my people offer"! pleased me very much"! I accept the Title with all my heart"!

(Spoke Jalal murmuring the name to himself first, he like the sound of it. More then that he understood, the responsibility of accepting this name. He casted s quick glance at his Mother, who had wide smile on face, then his gaze fall on Jodha, standing besides Salima near Hamida. He smiled at them it was smile of Confidence he raised his brow and shook his head and his people way, by a shrug of shoulder. As if conveying them now you know why I did what I did"! The rest of them smiled but Josh's just rolled her eyes at him. But wide smile on face spoke volume. She was genguinly very happy by the result of his decision. The crowd hail for him by yelling his name snapping his attention back on themselves).

"Hail Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed Akbar"! Hail the Beholder of Mughal Empire"! Abul Fath Jalal Ud-Din Mohammed Akbar"!

( Jalal got up from his place then walked further a bit, a servant step near him with red Gulal color kept on plate. He put his hand on plate taking handful of color in hands he threw towards the people. Making them jump in joy the Scholar present their frowned but said nothing. And stood silently watching the people hailing the Emperor. Soon enough the drum start beating, Musicians started playing the instruments. And Group of male female dancer step before him it was vast grandeur open courtyard. Hence the performance was grand as well).

"अजीम-ओ-शान शहंशाह ,फरवा रवा, हमेशा हमेशा ,सलामत रहे"!

"शाह का जो शाह हो , उसका हाथ तेरे साथ मरहबा"!

"मस्तक तुम्हारा , उठा रहे, ताज यह सर पे सजा रहे"!

"दया तुम्हारी , महाबलि है"! सल्तनत में , सुख की, हवा चली है"!

"तू वली है , तू मेहरबान, है निगेहबान हां तू ही है"!

"अजीम-ओ-शान शहंशाह ,फरवा रवा, हमेशा हमेशा ,सलामत रहे"!

"तेरा मज़हब है मोहब्बत, कितने दिलों पर तेरी हुकूमत'!

"जितना कहें हम , उतना कम है तहज़ीबो का ये संगम है"!

"जब तक सूरज चांद रहेगा, अकबर तेरा , नाम रहेगा"!

"देता है हर दिल यही गवाही दिलवाले हैं जिल-ऐ-इलाही"!

"जाओ कहीं भी निकलो जिधर से हर तरफ़ बस तुम्हारी जय हो"!

(Dressed in Dark red Ghaghra choli, standing besides Queen Salima, helding her veil securely, watching the performance listening the song, Jodha was truly surprise, only half a day has been passed and she feel exhausted beyond limit. First Holi celebration at her palace, now this one but she was happy to hear song from Ram Tanu Pandey , she heard lot about him just never get chance to hear him. But more then that the title, first the title now this"? do the people even realise"? what they're singing"? Perhaps not"? Or maybe they do just choose to ignore, how can one decision play such a wonder"? But with each beat of song and phrase she happen to realise the song is meaningful. As if even though the people accept him they understand him as well. And they're not trying to flatter him either. Which is good and appreciable, cause if they do it's means they're forgetting the sacrifice of their ancestors which is highly unfair in her view. And trying to earn privileged from him by flattering him which won't be favourable at all. She watch Jalal started stepping forward, throwing colours at everyone. Few group of kids come forward and he very coolly bend showing his humbleness to them. The kids raised there hands but hestitate to apply Gulal on him, he gave a nod but watching them still hestitate, he took a bunch of powder in hands and rubbed the color on their face. Making them laugh out loud and resist joyously they apply on him as well. The subject saw entirely different shade of him, more humble and human persona which they adore more and more. Soon enough all the people there broke the barrier of class, by smearing Colour on each other hailing the Emperor and Empire. It was truly a magnificent joyous unforgettable moments of their lives).

"Queen Jodha what's the matter"? You seem pretty much more conscious for your veil today"!

(Jodha's attention snapped on Queen Salima question, she didn't answer but a blush appear on her face. How she can answer her question, it's very embarrassing not much but the way it's happened. She was sure Queen Salima will tease her. She stare at Jalal way, then saw him he tilted his head back and looked at them, but she could feel his gaze solely on Herself, Shyly she held her the one end of her Dupatta more tightly. Making him look back crowd, he was tired however the joyous look of his people their warm regards for him. Made him keep enjoying, he liked the song sang for him, in his Honor however he liked the voice of person more, He decided at the end of celebration he will Honor the Singer by offering the position Royal singer in empire. He focus on his subjects, he was happy his policies are working as per his will. he happen to come to know lot of things with his visit outside in disguise of Common men, he had his officer to investigate but before taking action he wanted to be sure. Hence he himself went out and the Result many of officer were aquit from their responsibility. So many of them got Honor by new and bigger Responsibility. However there was one person he was unsure About, Mahabat Khan whom he bestowed by the responsibility of Mansabdari that to Ajmer one. Not only because of his abilities but for his help and loyalty in providing proof of traitors in Ajmer. He was just wondering being fundamentalist on own, how he got to support him. But that's something he can deal later, after all he can give then take it back to. He was glancing around having his eyes on all the people present there. Raising his hands at them throwing color on them, then started walking in the crowds the people cheered but move to gave him way, his soldier were around security was well taken care there was nothing to worry. But enemy can always find loop hole in every action of yours. He understimate the silence and no movement from orthodox noble and scholar. But he will pay for understimating them or not"? The answer lies in the Success of Arrow pointed at him, from far end of entrance where elephant horse were stood. Waiting for it's prey to step closer at the end of Crowd).

• Oh now they are planning to kill Jalal ....I hope nothing happens to Ja. May be Ja got shot or maybe Jodha or Man Singh will save him.. I know you must have think about this earlier only what Will you show . Well I ok with anything whatever you had decided for this plot .......

• Today you nail it... Each and every situation or scene you made me visualize whole update today.... 👏👏👏👏👏☺️☺️☺️☺️

Awesome update! And I love all songs from this movie,but especially this song is my favorite !😍

Originally posted by: -Kavya_P-

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