Book Excerpt - "Legacy of The Peacock Throne"

Jannah carefully retreats back to her seat and draws her cloak about her.

There is now an eerie quiet within Diwan-e-Khas as Court advisors and diplomats stoically await the Maharajah’s response. Several peacocks strut across the adjacent courtyard and provide the only respite from the painful grip of tension in the counsel chamber. After a seemingly infinite pause, the Maharajah rises from his Throne and breaks the silence. “I see. Thank you, Begum Jannah,” the aging Mirza Raja acknowledges solemnly. “Everyone, please wait here – I would like to consult in private with my military officers and key advisors.”

Jannah and Prince Khurram sit quietly and observe the incredible birds as they unfurl their plumage to reveal a kaleidoscope of spectacular color. The Maharajah, his Vizier and several other Court officials recess into an area adjacent to Diwan-e-Khas. They spend several minutes in hushed consultation before finally returning to the main chamber.

“Emperor Jahangir and Emperor Akbar before him have always shown themselves to be loyal and trustworthy allies,” the Maharajah concedes. The elderly Ruler then turns towards Prince Khurram. “Please let your father know that we fully support his efforts to resolve this matter with Amar Singh and are prepared to be part of the new alliance, as well. However, if Amar Singh does not concede to Shah Jahangir’s demands, we are deploying our army as the Emperor has requested. We are bound by our alliance with Lal Qila and our army will join with yours if a siege must be laid.”


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