Ruqaiya says tell me Emperor, that will you fulfill your promise or will you bring shame to the royal family? Jalal says I already told you that this wish is null and void and can’t be fulfilled. Ruqaiya says that Mughal Saltanate’s King is deviating from his promise, you fulfilled Jodha’s wish.
Jalal says there is a lot difference between your wish and Jodha’s wish, she wanted me to not kill anyone in the pious month of Ramadan and you are asking to snatch a child from a mother and give it to you! Ruqaiya says but you are a King and you can do anything, Jalal says but that doesn’t mean that I will become cruel, child is everything for a mother, Jodha is tensed. Ruqaiya says Jodha is going to have twins, so she can give one child to me, Jalal says this is not things or jewelry that I will divide into two, why don’t you understand that I can’t separate children from their mother, children are blessing to every Parents, if you want anything else, then ask me, I will give you states, wealth, jewelry, everything, even I can give you this throne of mine, Ruqaiya says I don’t need it, what will I do with this throne when I don’t have a child who will stay with me in life, who will spend time in my old life.
Jalal says I am sorry, I can’t fulfill your wish, you can give me punishment, Ruqaiya says how can I give you any punishment and you are a King, but can’t fulfill your own promise, this fact is the biggest punishment for you. Jalal is hurt.
Ruqaiya is going to her room, she is crying and distraught, she sits on the terrace, Jodha comes to her, Ruqaiya cries and says did you see Queen Jodha?? Today, Jalal proved in front of all that he only cares about you, he doesn’t let you down anytime because you are going to give heir to the Saltanate, you are going to be Marium Zamani (Queen Mother), Salima has Rahim with her, you will have two children that will call you mother but me… that poisonous liquid took my right to become mother, so what if I asked one child from Jalal? I am just like a Servant now!
Ruqaiya says to Jodha that what difference it makes that the child is raised up in my lap instead of yours?? Jodha is tensed and says listen… Ruqaiya stops her that no speech today, the special wife position has been snatched from me and now my right to become mother is also snatched away, all women crave for their children so tell me, did I do anything wrong by asking Jalal’s one child? Jodha is speechless.
Hamida says to Salima that Ruqaiya’s demand is null and void, she is impulsive and always take decision in anger.
Jodha comes there and listens to their convo, Salima says you are right, Hamida but I can understand Ruqaiya’s loneliness, as if Rahim wasn’t with me today, I would also be going through same phase, I believe that she is not doing it in anger but she is being emotional thinking of her empty life. Hamida says Ruqaiya is like my daughter and I also don’t want to see her like this, but that doesn’t mean she will take Jodha’s right, in this matter, Ruqaiya’s demand is incorrect and I am with Jalal on this.
Hamida sees Jodha and blesses her. Salima says to jodha that the matter is becoming very serious, Jodha says Ruqaiya’s condition is very bad and I can understand it.
Ruqaiya is crying in her room and then starts laughing, she says I had to do this, as I have to become Marium Zamani (Queen Mother)! She praises herself that I am a very good actor. She says first step of my plan went successful, I will win this game and Jodha will melt like always and will lose to me!
Hoshiyar comes there and says what happened with you in Court, I thought you would be broken, but it seems nothing has affected you? Ruqaiya says I just played my trick, it’s time for my win, she says Jalal gave order against me, but Jodha will make him agree in favour of me, to save Jalal from humiliation, she will force him to give one child to me, now I have to see how much time Jalal will take to change his decision! She smirks while Hoshiyar is tensed.
Maham is writing something on paper in jail, Javeda comes there to meet her, she is shocked to see Maham in a very bad state, Maham is emotional too seeing her, Javeda says everything is finished, all dreams are broken, with colours from clothes, colours of life is gone too, I now think of why I am still alive, I miss my Adham.
Maham smiles and says I can tolerate your stupid acts, but I can’t bear tears in your eyes, listen, what Adham couldn’t do, now you have to do it, you know what work is it? Adham was lured by throne, he wanted to have throne and I wanted Adham’s happiness but now, you have to be brave, your silliness is very good, keep your mad attitude with you, so promise me that you will maintain yourself like earlier, you will remain happy and promise me that you will never come to meet me, I don’t want you to see me in this small cell, don’t come here, Javeda says no, don’t do this. Maham says please do this for me, promise me you will never come here to meet me, she takes promise from Javeda, Javeda hugs her, they both cries.
Jalal is coming to Ruqaiya’s room, she sits near a baby cot and makes a sad face, Jalal comes in and sees her like this, Jalal says to her that I will give you anything you want, if you want a state in your name, then I will make a state in your name, Ruqaiya says I didn’t want to hurt you, I thought you would understand me, but when God didn’t listen to me, then how can you? Jalal says if you want to adopt a child, then adopt it, I will name him/her, but don’t ask for Jodha’s child. Ruqaiya says no, when God didn’t give me this happiness of being a mother, then let it be, I will remain alone for my life, she says I want to rest, Jalal leaves from there, Ruqaiya giggles.
Jodha is near a weighing machine and recalls how Ruqaiya said that what will happen if you give me one of your child? Jodha imagines herself with her children, she gives one child to Ruqaiya, in the side of the weight machine, Jodha sits with one child and on the other side, Ruqaiya sit with the other child and is very happy, Jodha smiles imagining this.
Jalal comes to Jodha and looks at the weighing machine, he ask what are you doing here? Jodha says you were right Jalal, if you have any confusion in heart, then come to this machine and it will show you the way. Jodha says to Jalal that I think Ruqaiya’s demand is correct, Jalal is stunned and looks at her. He says what are you saying Jodha? Ruqaiya has asked us for our child, how can you give her?
Jodha says Ruqaiya will take care of my child, Jalal says once Ruqaiya takes your child, then it won’t be yours ever, you will lose the right on that child, Jodha says even then, he or she will be only your blood, Jalal says why don’t you understand, think about the future, if the child gets to know that his or her real mother is you, and not Ruqaiya, then the child will be broken. Jodha says it’s nothing like that, Krishna ji was raised by Yashoda mata and with lots of love, you were also raised by Maham, think that is it right to give one person a whole food and make the other person hungry? This is not good, and by doing this, Ruqaiya and my sour relation will be tied goodly, you did your duty by saying NO, but I am a Rajvanshi and I will follow my religion and my rules, Jalal says good night and goes from there, Jodha is tensed.
All are coming in Court, Hamida says I am worried for Jalal, Salima says I pray that solution to this problem will come out soon otherwise, distance will be created between Jalal and Ruqaiya.
Ruqaiya comes in Court too and thinks that it’s time to get reward of my deadly plan!
Jalal comes in Court, he says I have taken the decision on Ruqaiya’s plea and this will be my last decision and I want to tell that all this is not my decision alone, Jalal says in Court that the children will be of Jodha, so I have decided that Jodha’s suggestion will be included in the final decision and the final decision is that Ruqaiya can’t be granted her wish, Jodha has had that herself, Jalal says I don’t accept Ruqaiya’s plea, Jalal says but Jodha said that she will give her child to Ruqaiya stubbornly, so that your lap doesn’t remain empty, she has taken a great decision, but remember the first child will be of Jodha’s only and he will be the only heir of the throne!
Ruqaiya says to Jodha that thank you very much, I am very happy, it’s true, you are not a common person, you are great, because of you, I will become a mother.
Jalal ask Todar to make the papers ready, Ruqaiya says to Jalal that I have one more thing to say, Jalal says everything is happening according to your wish, what you need now? Ruqaiya says that child will only be mine, nobody, in fact you and Jodha will not have right on her/him, what if you or anyone else takes the child from me? Jodha says don’t worry Ruqaiya, this child will only be yours. Ruqaiya says this child who will have the blood of Jalal and Jodha will be called only Ruqaiya’s child.
Jalal ask Todar to enter this point in agreement too, the official agreement is ready, Jalal comes to Ruqaiya and gives it to her, he is angry at her, Ruqaiya says thank you Jalal and Queen Jodha and takes the agreement.
Jalal is sadly sitting in his room, Jodha comes to him and sits beside him, she ask is your head aching? I will massage it, Jalal lies in Jodha’s lap, Jodha massages his head and ask why are you worried? Jalal says I am worried that one side is you who gets happy by helping others and otherside, is Ruqaiya whose unjustified wish is fulfilled even then, she is not happy, Jodha says no, she is very happy, Jalal says either you don’t want to see the truth or just can’t see it, Jodha says for the thing which I am not worried about, then why are you worrying? It’s fine.
Jalal says you are not understanding the matter, Jodha says Ruqaiya asked for her right on the child as every mother wants to protect her child, Jalal says then why aren’t you worried about your children? Jodha says I could have not given her a child and my children would still have called her Mother, but would Ruqaiya be okay with that? She also have feelings to have your child, you nourish your blood related child, Jodha says Ruqaiya asked for that right as she fears that anybody can snatch that child from her, Ruqaiya is your friend and a friend can ask for anything from her friend, I am giving this child as a gift to your friend, and I am sure Ruqaiya will be a great mother and will give proper upbringing to our child, I know you are showing that you are angry with her, but you are worried for Ruqaiya from inside, so don’t worry, everything is fine. Jalal is tensed and says I will come back, he leaves.
Sharifudden is talking with his father, he says I had beaten Bakshi, his father says you are an idiot, you are a good warrior, but that does not mean you will beat your wife, you are the brother-in-law to Jalal, so be careful before doing anything, Jalal insulted you and you should bear it. Sharifudden says I feel like killing Jalal, his father says soon, we will take revenge on Jalal, you will get the throne, but we have to take steps carefully as anybody can have doubt on us, we have to plan something different, Sharifudden agrees.
Ruqaiya is reading the agreement, she says I am going to be a mother of Jalal’s child, Hoshiyar claps for her.
Hamida comes to her and says you have hurt Jalal, Ruqaiya says I agree but time and emotions can change at anytime, so I have asked Jalal to make an agreement, Jalal can take back his decision too.
Jalal comes there and gives her another agreement, it’s empty, she ask why it is empty? Jalal says you will write on it, Jalal says deal is never one sided, what you were saying? That if Jalal can U-turn once, then he can take U-turn again, but I fulfilled my promise, I gave you Jodha’s child and gave you agreement too and now, you will write an agreement in which you will write that if you don’t fulfill your duties as a mother, if you don’t become a good mother, then my earlier order will be void and Jodha will get her right back on her child.
Hamida says this is right, they gave you a child so you can give them assurance too, Jalal says what you are waiting for, write! Ruqaiya is tensed, she writes on agreement with heavy heart, Ruqaiya reads the agreement that;
I Queen Ruqaiya, the wife of Mughal King Jalal, promises that I will fulfill every duty as a mother, I will take care of Jodha’s child and will fulfill my responsibilities.
Jalal says you didn’t write what I told you, it was that;
If you fail as a mother, if you fail to do your duty, then my order will become null and void and you will have to give the child back to Queen Jodha.
He says write it down, Ruqaiya writes it again on the agreement, Ruqaiya reads it again that;
If am proved to be a bad mother, then Jodha can take her child back.
Ruqaiya ask is this fine? Jalal says yes, he takes the agreement from her and goes from there.
Hamida says I hope that what you have written in this agreement, you will fulfill it, she leaves too.
Ruqaiya says I promise that I won’t give you any chance to complain, this child will be just mine and Jodha won’t get this child even at the time of her death!
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