Just into his twentieth year, Akbar readies himself to emerge from behind the veil and stake his claim to the Mughal throne. But the figure of his regent, Bairam Khan, looms large in his path. After an exchange of blows and wits, Bairam Khan is subdued. Akbar forgives him, and forces upon him a pilgrimage to Mecca. On the eve of his departure, Bairam Khan is found murdered in his chamber. With the help of Mahesh Dasa Brahmin who Akbar has befriendedAkbar must find out who killed Bairam Khan. But in the insidious Mughal courta hotbed of intrigue and suspiciondanger lurks at every step. One false step could cost them their lives.
Just into his twentieth year, Akbar readies himself to emerge from behind the veil and stake his claim to the Mughal throne. But the figure of his regent, Bairam Khan, looms large in his path. After an exchange of blows and wits, Bairam Khan is subdued. Akbar forgives him, and forces upon him a pilgrimage to Mecca. On the eve of his departure, Bairam Khan is found murdered in his chamber. With the help of Mahesh Dasa Brahmin who Akbar has befriendedAkbar must find out who killed Bairam Khan. But in the insidious Mughal courta hotbed of intrigue and suspiciondanger lurks at every step. One false step could cost them their lives. just into his twentieth year, Akbar readies himself to emerge from behind the veil and stake his claim to the Mughal throne. But the figure of his regent, Bairam Khan, looms large in his path. After an exchange of blows and wits, Bairam Khan is subdued. Akbar forgives him, and forces upon him a pilgrimage to Mecca. On the eve of his departure, Bairam Khan is found murdered in his chamber. With the help of Mahesh Dasa Brahmin who Akbar has befriendedAkbar must find out who killed Bairam Khan. But in the insidious Mughal courta hotbed of intrigue and suspiciondanger lurks at every step. One false step could cost them their lives.
Sharath Komarraju is an author of fiction and non-fiction based in Bangalore. His works include The Winds of Hastinapur, Murder in Amaravati, Banquet on the Dead, Nari, Money Wise, The Narrow Road to Palem, among others.
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