CHAPTER 3
RAJPUTANA
A few days later he they saw a procession leave the palace. So they enquired about it so they were one rajputana kings has organise a whole lot of programs for next few days there will be competitions ranging from sword fighting, bow & arrow, target hitting, horse riding/racing, singing, dancing and cooking. So that why everyone is leaving to Ajmer. So Jalal followed them there. He had seen her in warrior attire and remembered her eyes. So with that he would recognise her.
Both Jalal and Abdul reached there as expected by Heer Kuvar. The competition had started by Jalal got there his eyes were set on her. What he saw surprised him she was best in every warrior art compared to all the princesses & queens there and also many of the princes & kings there.
After all these competitions got by the about 2 weeks. At the end of 2nd week he got to see those eyes he was waiting to see. She was in warrior attire and was stunning in that to with there was a man the same who he had seen in Amer the were happily chatting away Jalal was not liking this. Then she entered a tent and changed into a blue ghagra she was looking beautiful by a lot of men had come around which Jalal was not liking at all.it had been in his control he would have killed them all, Then Heer came out of the tent again with a full ghugat, she started walking men beside her talking to them at ease. Somebody held her from softly she snatched away her hand at easy. Jalal liked this a lot. Then he said "dear Heer I am sorry I counld not meet you before I was busy with my competition my love." with regretting tone. She with happy tone said it is fine, hugging said Chadrabhan,then sukanaya sadid JIJI so she said it is alright. Kuvar sa Chadrabhan was a prince of small Rajput kingdom, at a very young age their marriage was fixed by doing a Devbatto (Rajasthani custom) was done. They just were going to married soon. They proceed for food in the covered area of the palace.
Seeing her again hugging some else he was losing control over himself.
Next day there was a painting competition in which Heer drew a sence of the Meena Bazzar in Agra by the time Jalal got to see the painting she was long gone again he missed on geeting to knowing her real name.
Heer won the painting, singing, dancing and cooking competitions as usual she was the the best at everything.
After the competitions got over everyone left from there for their kingdoms.
Jalal was disappointed at this but him and Abdul both had lost hope they both left for Agra.
AGRA
After a few days Jalal and Abdul reached Agra. Nobody knew where he had disappeared nor did he care to tell anyone at all. He had lost hope knowing anything about her and disappointed, he rested for hours but could not find peace in resting. He was in between proceeding in court when one of the minister he had seen one thieves who being accused so told to get sketch made is when it jalal he also could get a sketch made. So right after the court he called Abdul to his room and told him to call a artist to make a sketch. Abdul realised what Jalal was saying s with respect he said " Shensha what will u get sketched we did not see the her face. With a smile Jalal I saw her eyes which will never forget. Eyes' how will that help in knowing who she is? I thing we both know for sure is she Rajput princess and in respect of the sketch I will like those in front of me at all times. Abdul was impressed with the girl for so many reasons but biggest being the she had successfully in awaking a heart in his childhood friend.
So an artist was called she made a sketch of those two eyes and told to kept right in front of him at all time. Everyone was confused about what was happening. Jalal would keep staring at them this made Ruqaiya very jealous of those eyes and and started hating that girl.
A FEW YEARS LATER
It was again meena bazzar time all Begums and bandhi of the Shansha were setting up stall for seeking his attention and affecton. Shansha came there while going through the Meena Bazzar he saw a well decorated stall made him remser Laxshmi, stall so he went there and and the lady there what are you one of the woman said dhiyas when you light them their aroma will spread calmness and peace around you. He asked her where are you from she said I am from a small between Ajmer and Amer hearing he she might know about laxshmi at least. So he bought all dhiyas and told her to come to palace the next day and spent whole day and night with him in the palace. All three ladies one of the lady Jalal take it from her their hands touch he has the same felling what he had whenever he touched Laxshmi. He holds her hand and ask what is your name she says Saraswati. Saraswati tomorrows invitation is only you.
When Hameeda begum got about Saraswati's invitation and her agreement she went to meet her son she came in his room she saw him staring at the sketch of eyes, with concern looked at him he look at herr and said "aaiye aammijaan", she say to him few years a ago in the meena bazzar then you disappeared from Agra behind laxshmi you put a lot of your time she realise she was talking to the walls,she looked at her son and again I know there was something in Lakshmi...this Jalal reacted to the name he said Ammijaan I thought you liked Laxshmi a lot." Finally get her son's attention to her she said "it is not that she want him just disappeared I do not want to happen again.
Next morning after doing her morning pooja and having her breakfast goes to the palace. She welcomed by Abdul and then taken to Jalal personal chamber. He was sitting on the sofa when he saw Saraswati had arrived he got her inside chamber himself and made her sit. They start taking to each other. Both of them feel very comfortable and at peace with each other. The day passes the night fall start. While eating dinner Jalal requests her if she could remove her gugath she politely say she can not that." Before she go away from him Jalal holds her hand and say he fells extreme peace and comfort with she does not even fell this with Ruqaiya...with a little nervousness he say will you allow me to hug you. This shock her a king known for being cruel ruthless and think woman are his property was asking he permission for hugging her!!!! So she said yes. He hug her...and fells at peace theat he starts
(Song : Jaane Kyun from Dostana)
Saari Duniya Ek Taraf Hai, Ek Taraf Hai Hum
Har Khushi To Door Bhage, Mil Rahein Hai Gum
But When U Smile For Me, World Seems All Right
Yeh Meri Zindagi Pal Mein Khil Jaaye, Jaane Kyun
Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai, Tu Hai To I' Ll Be All Right - (2)
Yeah Yeah Yeah I' Ll Be All Right, I' Ll Be All Right...
Chhote Chhote Kuch Palon Ka Dostana Yeah
Jaane Kyun Abb Lag Raha Hai Jaana Maana Yeah
Cos When Smile For Me, World Seems All Right
Yeah Saare Pal Yehi Yuhi Tham Se Jaaye, Jaane Kyun
Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai Tu Hai To I' Ll Be All Right - (2)
Tu Hai To Tedhi Medhi Rahein, Ulti Pulti Baatein Seedhi Lagti Hai
Tu Hai To Jhoothe Muthe Vaadein, Dushman Ke Iraade Sacche Lagtein Hain
Jo Dil Mein Taare Vaare De Jaga Woh Tu Hi Hai, Tu Hi Hai
Jo Rote Rote De Hasa Tu Hi Hai Wohi
Jaane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai, Tu Hai To I' Ll Be All Right - (2)
She breaks the hug. He then says I would like you stay here tonight it is not safe to go back at night. She agrees to him. Then he asks her a few years back if she knows somebody known as Laxshmi who is Amer Royal Princess. That scares her as her only her, that also reminds her of her broken devbato with Chandrabhan, controlling herself she ask him why is concerned. That excites Jalal finally know who she was, Saraswati realises she not AMER PRINCESS'S JODHA' she a mere common person sitting with AGRA SHAHANSHA JALALLUDIN MOHAMMAD', she then says I am sorry I mean I just a common person how would I know the Amer pincess and politely say the whole day tiring If he does not mind can they sleep. With a little disappointment and a smile on his face he says yes. While they were lying down Jalal asked her promise him not to leave the palace without meeting him she said ok.
Next morning she woke up early out of habit, and then realised she was in Agra, she walked out of the room and saw the rising sun and remembered what ever happened last and reliesed he still remembered her in the name of LAXSHMI. That also made her remember her broken devbato to recover from depression of she had come here. While all this Jalal wake up with a smile on her face and see beside her she is not him he gets worried. From outside he hears someone singing. It is Saraswati singing
Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Yeh Manzile Hai Kaunsi
Na Voh Samajh Sake Na Hum
Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Yeh Manzile Hai Kaunsi
Na Voh Samajh Sake Na Hum Yeh Roshni Ke Saath Kyoon
Dhuaan Utha Chiraag Se
Yeh Roshni Ke Saath Kyoon
Dhuaan Utha Chiraag Se Yeh Khwaab Dekhti Hoon Main
Ke Jag Padi Hoon Khwaab Se
Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Yeh Manzile Hai Kaunsi
Na Voh Samajh Sake Na Hum
While singing this she had tears in her eyes, this confuses Jalal he does not understands why she was singing this.
Mubaarakein Tumhe Ke Tum
Kisi Ke Noor Ho Gaye
Mubaarakein Tumhe Ke Tum
Kisi Ke Noor Ho Gaye Kisi Ke Itne Paas Ho
Ke Sab Se Door Ho Gaye
Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Yeh Manzile Hai Kaunsi
Na Voh Samajh Sake Na Hum
She stars walking indise she does not see Jalal is on the door of the room. She keeps singing facing the window. It was a very hurt full song and Jalal does not understand why she sings it and specially her tears which saw were hurting him a lot.
Kisi Ka Pyaar Leke Tum
Naya Jahan Basaaoge
Kisi Ka Pyaar Leke Tum
Naya Jahan Basaaoga Yeh Shaam Jab Bhi Aayegi
Tum Humko Yaad Aaoge
Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Yeh Manzile Hai Kaunsi
Na Voh Samajh Sake Na Hum
Once she finishes singing he turns her to face him with a jerk. She looks at him before anything could be said she composes herself in a very low voice say "Shahansha yesterday you asked my permission to hug me today I request you hug me again." The request shocked Jalal but without a world he took her I his arms. She felt very safe and secure in his arms as they were the safest this safety she only with her father and Sujamal, that surprised her. She was confused about it. He then requested her to cook her for reason he knew cooking made her happy he wanted her happy by any way she agreed to his request but there was a hesitation so he asked her what happened she said she would love to make food but before she has to back to aashram. He asked her why, she said she needs something from there he immediately he will send Abdul she only she can get it she will be back soon. She reaches the aashram and does her daily rituals and goes meets her brother who was waiting for her she tell him everything he tries to stop him going back she stubbornly goes back but taking her kanger with her and also tell her there a mandir near the palace to meet her there tonight they will leave tonight after dinner. While all this at the palace Jalal is Dewan-e-Khas before coming here he tells Abdul to immidiatly to tell him about her arrival. While in Dewan-e-Khas he asked and bandhi to ask Ruqaiya about the bangles he had given her to keep safely to bring them to the cout right now so the bandhi does as told by him Ruqaiya further orders Hoshiyar to get the bangels there and thinks with Jalal will present her the bangals in the Dewan-e-Khas. Hoshiyar brings the bangels and Ruqaiya show them Jalal he smile. The same Abdul tells Jalal that Saraswati has arrieved, he tells Abdul to bring Sarawati to court and with all respect as instructed by Jalal he brings Saraswati to court seeing her Ruqaiya gets confused with the happenings . Jalal then yesterday's meena bazzar was won by Saraswati and say "Begum-E-Khas woh kankan jo humne appko inkho naazar karyie"(give thoese bangles I gave you to keep to her) she did as she was told with sadness and jealousy. Then she says "gustakhi maff magar itne kimte kankan a mamuli hindu bhandhi keliye." (Sorry but these bangles are costly and she is just a ordinary Hindu workerwonman) Jalal understood what she was trying to say he with anger told her shutup. It scared and shocked everyone. Then controlling his anger he said not caring Ruqaiya was standing shocked scared and insulted said today's dinner will be vegetarian and will be prepared by Saraswati for everyone. This gave opportunity both Maha Manga and Requaiya to insult her. Seeing this Hamida Banno Begum after a long time she could a traditional hindu which she had years back when she was in hiding. So once the court was dispatched she with Gulbdan and Salima Begum went to the kitchen. While the food was being by Saraswati they all were there so Maha Manga and Ruqaiya could not do anything. So in the dewan-e-khas Ruqaiya once everyone was seated played her cards and said that before the king has the food it has to be tasted so Jalal told one of the bandhi do taste the food then Maha Maga the cook has to taste the food with an evil smirk on her which angered Jalal, so Saraswati did so, once tasting was Jalal said he will have from the same plate from which Saraswati tasted and told Saraswati to bring the plate to and sit with him on the throne and eat with him looking at both Maha Manga and Ruqaiya with total anger. After dinner Hamida gifted her a very precious Mughal Necklace that further made Ruqaiya jealous of Saraswati. Saraswati came to him and said I did what you asked me now I have to leave he immediately said it is late he himself drop her back to the aashram. She said to that he already informed her people they are waiting in temple near the palace. She left Jalal felt like his life was leaving him and could not do anything about it. He went to his room and saw the panting. He called the painter and told her to draw lips in that picture as he was describing.
AMER
Few months later Raja Bharamal has annoucement Jodha his older daughter is getting married Rajkumar Suryabhan Singh. They were happy but the heir had be announced which cause distress for Jodha as wanted to her brother Sujamal to be crowned prince but Raja Bharmal wante his son Bhagwantdas to crowned price not Sujamal. So in this distress her engagement took place after which Sujamal's wife and kids went to Sujamal's maternal grandfather's Palace to live. After a few days her wedding date was announced and with that her father announced his son Bhagwantdas as the crowned prince this saddens Jodha a lot. Next day Sujamal also leaves the palace after meeting Jodha never to return again.
AGRA/AMER/WAR GROUNDS
Jalal is informed about Amer joining hands with Saharanpur to fight the war angaist Mughals. Jalal was in a dilemma to fight or not to fight the war as he knew his princess was a Amer royal a king was clear about his goals and his decision but Jalal still could not hurting his princess. In Amer Jodha had been engaged to Raja Suryabhan and Suryabhan with permission had decieded to change her name or just give her nick name which was RAJKUMARI HARKABAI". A few weeks later war was announced. The Mughals won the war and captured all Jodha's brothers and Suryabhan died in war.A few weeks after the war .Raja Bharmal decided to marry Jodha to Mughal Shahansha Jalalludin Mohammad.
Jodha does not accepted this marriage as she believes he has manuplated the whole situation as he knows that she is Laxmi/Saraswati and also he captured her brothers., but she agrees for marriage, The marriage takes place but Jodha keeps conditions in front of Jalal which he accepts
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