NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THD 35~Chapter 40-NewOS 'Diwali'pg161

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Prologue

Three Great Emperors had toiled hard to build the vast and flourishing legacy of the 'Mughal Empire', keeping relative peace by unifying its Mughals and Hindus. However; by mid 1600s, cracks began to appear in its solid foundations. Insecurities crept in through the gaps, widening the gulfs between the two religions once again.

With the old Emperor becoming too feeble to take charge and his jealous successors remaining preoccupied with expansion and power, the damage was never repaired. Not surprising then that new rebellions arose every day. Violence escalated, claiming many innocent lives.

Yet; in the midst of such turmoil and peril, there bloomed a beautiful story - much like a lone flower blossoming upon the steepest edges of a cliff - a story of love, of sacrifice and honour!

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Forced to flee from her motherland, the one home she knew... forced to leave behind her people, for whom, she was their only hope...forced to grievously abandon the last rites of her loved one while the flames on the pyre were still ablaze...the orphaned heiress of 16 overcame grief and many shortcomings, as she embarked on a long dangerous path... setting out to seek help and support, for her people and her lands...

Till a chance stay with a complete stranger would change the course of those very plans forever!

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Being the most shrewd, determined and unforgiving of the lot meant he was formidable... a force to be reckoned with... it also meant he could have owned it all - riches, power, women and fame... but, he fancied none of it...

As a recluse with simple tastes, the rich life held no real appeal... power didn't tempt him... women didn't interest him... his passion was work and his only family were a few loyal friends... he had decided that he wanted little else in life...

Till a chance visit from a complete stranger would change that decision forever!

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Part 2 Individual links

Part 3 Individual links
Link to Chapter 37 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4865965/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-32-chapter-37-upd-jun-28th
Link to Chapter 39 https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4897456/novel-hiding-behind-a-stranger-thread-34-chapter-39-2-parts-sep-17th
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Posted: 7 years ago
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Takht-e-Sulaiman - Solomon's seat i.e. Emperor's throne (Urdu/Persian)
Shehzade - prince (Urdu/Persian)
Shehenshah - Emperor (Urdu/Persian)
Wazir-us-Sultanat - Chief minister (Urdu/Persian)
Farmaan - official decree/document (Urdu/Persian)
Maharaj/Maharani - King/Queen
Maharaj - Chef/Cook
Kunwar - Prince (Generally used in Rajputana)
Baisa - Lady/Miss/Mrs/Madam (Marwari)
Banna - Mr/Sir (Marwari)
Sahib - Mr/Master/Sir (Urdu)
Sahiba - Ms/Mrs/Lady (Urdu)
Dams - copper coins
Vaid - Doctor/Healer
Ustad - Teacher/ Master of arts (Urdu)
Caravansarai - Caravan site
Kotwal - Town chief
Kos - old measurement system of distances, used in India
Tahar - battle axe (Urdu/Persian)
Khuda Hafiz - Farewell greeting which translates into 'May God be your protector' (Urdu/Persian)
Adab/Adaab - Words of Salute/respect (Urdu/Persian)
Taslim - A salute (Mughalian)
Hukum - Sir (Used commonly to address Rajput royalty)
Salaam - A form of greeting that translates to 'Hello/Hi' (Urdu/Persian)
Shubh Ratri - Good evening/Good night (Marwari)
Padhar jo Sa - I shall leave now (Marwari)
Zergul - Calendula flower
Chulho - Wood fire stove
Ganjifa - A card game, slightly similar to poker
Ahadi - Elite bodyguard, who've received specialist training
Muqannis - Specialist canal diggers/workers
Masaka - Mosquito. (Masaka fever - Malaria)
Wali - Guardian
Nikah - Islamic wedding ceremony
Valeema - Islamic wedding reception
Saleem Shahis/Shahees - A special kind of shoe/jootis stylised during Jahangir's time

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A laptop, a dictionary, some imagination and loads of dreams... Trying my hand at writing, once again...

Great to be back on this platform... looking forward to regularly catching-up with my lovely old friends ... looking forward to making new ones too!

Thank you all for being here... and for your support... it means a lot... 🤗

If this made for a worthwhile read, please do leave me a comment/like when you can, as it really does helps the writer in me to keep going!

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Story so far

By Saraswathi aunty

Chapter 40.


The story shines thus..

The romantic adventure of the two in Chapter forty
A treat to all the Banjaras ageing between twenty and eighty
A chapter definitely not for reading in a go
But for feeling their emotions in a tempo very slow
There are scenes to be read and read and enjoyed
And the style of narration the author has deployed..
What to say about the gift to the housemates...
It's a beautiful landscape painting presented on a plate..

The author Sahiba is very liberal in her words to describe
The scene in the morning , like what her baisas did prescribe
Nothing left to the imagination of the reader
It is like an elegant sari woven by a silk weaver
Carefully designed with intricate patterns and motifs
Description very elaborate and not at all brief
"Could he ignore the pledge he'd taken just two weeks ago?
The raw reminders have slowed down his unstoppable pulse!" Oh!

Our author like a doctor, examines his 'ailment' threadbare
Who else as her could probe into his mind to diagnose what is ailing there
The events that follow are like those in a motion picture
She is rejoicing thinking about the Phantom archer
Riding on the camel doing the Holy Parikrama ritual
Enjoying in her mind how he humiliated his rival
When suddenly, Oh my God! the animal goes berserk
Running here and there and far away from her folk

News reaches him through his trustworthy man
He bounces in response to find her as quickly as he can
He finds her in the woods, fallen on the ground
Lifts her up like a precious object and goes home bound
The intimacy makes them talk sweet nothings
Which perhaps would lead to some good tidings..!
She learns that he will leave shortly on an errand
That she guesses is on the Prince's command..


Our hearts go to the protagonists in the concluding part
She couldn't suppress her emotions when he is about to depart
For her, he played the role of a devoted husband during these two days
He is going to be transformed soon into Ustaad today
He, in turn, is unable to answer her questions unsaid but well known
And feels his heart and soul are for her and her alone..
The author concludes saying that the time has not yet come
For him to open up his dark secrets to her with a welcome..

The Chapter on the whole has three segments
Like a South Indian Carnatic musician's performance
The melodious Raga alaap is the early morning scene in the tent
The fast and brisk rhythmic Thanam is her mishap unintended
The final rescue by him is the beautiful Pallavi the artistes compose
Paving the way for their relationship to come close
The HBAS ians are blessed to relish such handiwork
Of our Author Sahiba performing like clockwork!

Karkuzhali.

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Teaser for Chapter 41

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Good Morning sachu patti, Jyothi and all my lovely sweet friends.
Happy Thursday 🤗

Good evening lana di 🤗

Thank you so much Lashy di for update and congrats for new thread.
Now please take rest
Good night
Sweet dreams 🤗


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Lashy...🤗
But...why did you take this much stress? 😡

Now..
Go to bed and take rest...
See you in the evening... Good night...
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Originally posted by: lashy

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Here's your gift, Periyamma... 🤗 And I hope you like it!


Aww so cute and adorable


Dhat!

You are the best ⭐️🤗
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Congratulations Everyone 🥳...thank you Lashy di for our new home 🤗
Slept around 1:30 and woke up at 6,both just for update 😆

Off to read now😳
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Wonderful chapter..! So both of them are enjoying the stolen moments...Now that the 'wall' has been acknowleged..I am waiting to see 'how'&'when' it comes down..It was a treat to read this update first thing in the morning..

Love & Regards...! 👏

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