Two deaths
News of the two deaths spread like wildfire. The death of Islam Shah, the ruler of the throne of Delhi, and the death of Humayun, the son of Babar.
Islam Shah's three heirs. They are trying to seize the throne. Fierce battles have started in various places. The kings of the small kingdoms are busy deciding which side to take.
Humayun's successor is Shishu Akbar. The Mughal camp is quiet. Some instability in the amirs. They want to know how true the news of Humayun's death!
It is true that Humayun is seriously ill. It is also true that the queens have all left. Sick Humayun is under the care of the queens. They are not giving any information about Humayun. The emperor's personal maulana was seen entering the tent and leaving in a state of anxiety. Perhaps he repented in preparation for the last journey.
The emirs are sitting in a meeting with Bairam Khan. If any insider information is available from Bairam Khan.
Bairam Khan said, I think Emperor Humayun is dead. I am getting hints from the queens.
One of the emirs (Salar Khan) said, what should we do in this situation?
Bairam Khan said, think about what you will do. I am really if the emperor is dead. Behind Prince Akbar.
Akbar is a child.
Bairam Khan said, the child will grow up. Until then you will stay. Guardian of the child. And if you think you will join Mirza Kamran in a chaotic situation. That path is also open. Mirza Hindal killed - you know this news. He fought and died for his brother like a hero. Mirza Askari is in captivity with us. Mirza Kamran is trying to gather energy. If any of you want to strengthen his hand, you can.
Another emir said, if someone wants to go to another camp, he will not be stopped?
Bairam Khan said, the emperor is ill. He has not been able to issue any decree in this regard. I am just the head of the army, my rank is below the amirs.
At the end of the meeting, the three emirs said they would not stay in Humayun's camp, but would not join Mirza Kamran's party. Their apathy towards politics has gone away. They will go for Hajj in Makkah. The chances of returning from there are also slim.
Bairam Khan said, "If that happens, our emperor is healthy and well, will you give up the desire to go for Hajj?"
Amirs are making faces. It is not clear what exactly Bairam Khan is trying to say. As the days go by, Bairam Khan's behavior is becoming more and more mysterious.
Bairam Khan said, Emperor Humayun is completely healthy. Ordered in a dream, he was screaming. Chilla's term will end tomorrow at Fajr. He will then visit everyone.
The amirs all said together, Marhaba.
Bairam Khan said, "Those of you who have expressed your desire to go to Makkah will not get the visit of the emperor." They have to start their journey towards Mecca in a while.
Chief Amir Faiz Khan said, "You cannot take this decision."
Bairam Khan said, this decision is not mine. Emperor Humayun. He gave me the responsibility to separate the unfaithful emirs. I have fulfilled this responsibility well. Spreading false news of the emperor's death is just one of my tactics.
Fajr prayers are over. Bairam Khan went to the river with the chief emir. Humayun is reading a book while sitting on a rock. He shook his head in response to Amir's Kurnish.
Faiz Khan said, this is not our emperor. You didn't teach him exactly what to do in response to Kurnish.
Bairam Khan said, I have left this job for you. You teach.
Did the emperor die then?
No. However, his condition is critical. We will get the news of his death at any moment.
Oh God. What bad news!
Bairam Khan said, with every bad news there is a good news. Listen to the good news. Mirza Kamran was captured by the Sultan of Punjab, Adam Gakkar. He wants to hand over the prisoner Kamran as a token of goodwill towards Emperor Humayun.
Thank you Alhamdulillah. What are your plans now?
Bairam Khan said, Emperor Humayun, whether he is alive or dead, I will occupy Delhi. This opportunity will not come a second time. Sultan Shah's three sons started fighting among themselves. None of them will be able to stand in front of my forces.
Faiz Khan said that Sikandar Shah had a huge army.
Bairam Khan said, I will enter through Punjab. Sikandar Shah never imagined that anyone could enter Punjab and attack him.
Humayun will be a fake in the war?
Of course. He will be on the back of an elephant. You will surround him with other amirs. So that the fake Humayun cannot be seen clearly.
I appreciate your courage.
Bairam Khan said, do not appreciate intelligence?
Of course.
Bairam Khan said, “My dear emperor used to recite a verse of the Holy Quran often. In that verse Allah says, I have hung your destiny around your neck like a necklace. It is possible for me. Let's see what is written in the destiny of Emperor Humayun.
At the last moment, Bairam Khan canceled the journey of the fake Humayun on the back of an elephant. He will move very fast with the cavalry. Even if the elephant is fast enough, it will be far behind the horse.
Everyone has given up hope of Humayun's life. Before, he used to take a little bit of vedan juice in his mouth, but he has not been able to take vedan juice in his mouth for a whole day and night His eyes closed. If he had called earlier, he would have responded with a muffled sound. Not responding now. Humayun's mother advised Mahim Begum to give up hope of her son's recovery. Mahim Begum is half dead. He has stopped taking food.
It is midnight. An incident many years ago is being repeated. Walking around Humayun's bed, Hamida Banu says, "O Allah, beg for the life of the emperor in exchange for my life."
After finishing the fourth round, Hamida Banu looked at him in surprise, Humayun was looking at her with matching eyes. Enchanted smiling smiling eyes. Humayun said, Hamida! What are you muttering? Hamida Banu came running and hugged the emperor and said that some time ago news came that Bairam Khan had defeated Sikandar Shah and captured Delhi. You are now the emperor of Hindustan.
Humayun said in a low voice, I have received this news.
How did you get it?
My daughter Akika Begum came to me in a dream and told me. Ask for hot water. I will take a bath and offer mourning prayers.
Do you have the ability to sit up?
Yes there is. Inshallah. I am completely healthy.
Acharya Harishankar in his house. Lying in bed A fire is burning in Malsha near his hand. He occasionally warms his hands in the fire of the massage. He feels a little comfortable in the heat of the fire. The stench of rotten meat in the house. The boy that Harishankar had left to work on the foot-farms has escaped. Harishankar himself lit the fire in Malsha with great difficulty. Harishankar is very thirsty for water. There is no one to give water. Get down from the bed and look for water. Not getting that energy.
The disease has spread throughout the body. There was no pain for so long. Now all of a sudden there is intense pain. Death is better than this pain. Death is not coming.
Where does my father know?
Harishankar looked, the ghost named Akika Begum has come again. He is not free from disease, nor is he free from the hand of demons.
Akika Begum said, my father is now the emperor of Hindustan.
Harishankar said, this is all. If not, I will throw fire on you.
Akika Begum is laughing. Harishankar threw a mass of fire. Burning coal scattered in the house. Looked at the clothes. The house caught fire. The fire is coming towards Harishankar. Harishankar did not move. He looked at the fire with fascination.