Jalal says he is fallen head over heels in love with Jodha. Ruqaiya is stunned, but then, Jalal laughs it off. He once again tells her that it’s only because of politics that he’s going to Amer to attend the wedding. He tells her that he doesn’t have a heart and will never have one. Ruqaiya heaved a sigh of relief and hugs him from behind and tells him to be back soon. She says that she won’t ever go to Amer and the reason is known to him.
Jalal looks on out of the window.
Amer is getting geared up for the wedding preparations. Jodha’s Grandmother asks Bharmal if he has sent invitation to Pratap’s family? Bharmal doesn’t want to do so, but Menewati also tells him to send an invitation.
Pratap’s family accepts it. Pratap is wondering what to do as Bharmal is now his enemy, as he has relations with Jalal. The Chief Guru/Master discusses this matter with Pratap and tells him to go to Amer, as he will come to know about Jalal and assess his strength too.
Jalal comes to know that Pratap will also attend the wedding, he is also eager to meet his enemy. Pratap also decides to go to Amer.
(For the uninitiated, Pratap and Jalal were sworn enemies, Pratap was 2 years older than Jalal and both had a marvellous history of how they became Kings and challenged each other).
Hamida bano with Maham Anga and Gul Badan are looking after the gifts that has to be sent to Sukanya. Jodha comes there and she’s overwhelmed with this gesture. Her eyes welled up with this love and respect.
Jalal with his family started off for Amer.
Bhagwant Das and Bharmal are looking after the security arrangements for Jalal’s safety.
On the other hand, the enemies (Rajvanshis) along with Pratap discuss how to kill Jalal and make the most of the situation. Pratap disagrees with their plans of killing him in stealth, while on Amer soil, but at the war front when Jalal will come face to face with Pratap!
Javeda is unable to sleep at the night camp, she sees Maham Anga and asks her to be with her and they both have a cute bickering Mother-daughter in-law moments.
Jalal asks a Maid about her Pervilion. The Chief Minister tells him that he knows that Jalal wants to go for a private cruising.
Hamida bano comes and says that Jodha will accompany him. They come by the lake, he extends his hand for Jodha. She puts her hand in his, after initial hesitation. She trips a little and catches hold of his arm. Background song plays…
They both settle in the boat, and have their usual bickering/argument. She notices a wound on his hand and tends to it. He asks her to always carry the remedy everywhere with her. She stood up in anger, but again, falls on Jalal. He holds her and gives her, her scarf that had fallen off.
Jalal notices some people and they start hitting them with arrows. Jodha and Jalal are trying to dodge the arrows. Jalal says that he will not let anything happen to Jodha!
Jalal’s Soldiers defeat the enemies. Jalal rows the boat to safety, to the banks assuring Jodha that nothing untoward will happen to her.
Adham Khan is reprimanding the soldiers when Jalal comes and orders that nobody should come to know of the attack! He tells Adham Khan that this act is of someone who is very close to him (Jalal), and to find the traitor!
Shariffudden tells Adham Khan to be careful of his actions, but he refuses and he’s ready to make another attempt on Jalal.
Jodha comes to Jalal’s pavilion and says that Mother (Empress) has sent her to spend the night in Jalal’s room. Jalal offers her the bed. She refuses. He says there will be Snakes and goes to sleep on the bed. Jodha is scared and then hesitantly, comes and sits on the bed. Jalal though his eyes are closed, gives a knowing smirk and puts off the light. Jodha is perturbed at his actions.
Amer was getting decked up for Jalal’s reception, as it was the first time that a Mughal was the Chief guest at the Rajvanshis.
Sukanya tries various jewellery.
Bharmal is informed that Jalal has reached Amer. Everyone goes and greets Jalal’s family. Menewati does an aarti of Jodha-Jalal. She gives some Milk to Jodha and Jalal and he follows Jodha on how she took it.
Jodha does not greet Menewati and goes on to hug her Sisters and goes to her room. She asks her Maid to go and meet her family too. She recalls an incident with her Sister, Sukanya.
Menewati comes and Jodha is angry, seeing her. Jodha tells her how she didn’t meet her before leaving from Agra, and how she didn’t let her come back to Amer with her! She accuses her, that she (Menewati) has changed!
Menewati explains what forced her to do such a thing. Jodha hugs Menewati. The other two Sisters also comes and again, the 3 Sisters share some light, nice moments.
Jalal with his entourage is doing the rounds of the Palace. Maham Anga cautions him but he says that he trusts Jodha’s brothers.
Bharmal greets Pratap. They exchange some hot-cold vibes. Jalal while admiring the architecture of the Palace, recalls the way to the temple and lake.
Both Bharmal and Bhagwant Das thinks and pray that nothing bad should happen when Jalal and Pratap come face to face.
Jalal meets Pratap and they both have an EYE LOCK.
Jalal ask who is he? Bhagwant das says he is Rajvanshis and our relative. Bharmal introduces Jalal to Pratap.
Pratap says I know he is the Mughal King, Jalal. Jalal says you know all about me? Pratap says right, everybody knows you. Jalal ask why? Pratap says no reason in particular. Jalal says it means my image is not good. Pratap says all the Rajvanshis thinks of you as a terrible King, he says but I am here to attend the wedding. Jalal says I am also here to attend the wedding. Pratap says my sword has fire, but I can’t fight in my Sister’s wedding. Jalal says it’s not the time to enter into War, so let it be. Pratap leaves.
Jalal says he has tongue like a Sword. They look back at each other and leaves.
Bharmal says to Menewati, that I am tensed, and hopes that everything goes well in the wedding. Jodha’s Grandmother assures him of it. He says he’s tensed, and hopes that no Rajvanshis would stand up against Jalal. He says Pratap accepted his invitation and he’s here to attend the wedding, but this can convert into War as well.
Jodha comes in, her Grandmother says they have relations with his Aunt and he respects her a lot, so do not worry. Menewati is worried for Jalal’s life and the other side says Pratap is a relative… No bad thing should happen in this marriage, they all pray.
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