The Oath of Pratapgarh

During the 15th century,there was a kingdom called Pratapgarh. It shines as a model of prosperity and wealth, where every individual finds joy and prosperity. Its robust justice system, along with well-maintained law and order, guarantees peace and stability for all its residents.

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Many soldiers bravely sacrifice their lives to safeguard the prosperity and peace of the kingdom, ensuring that somewhere within its borders, people can sleep soundly, free from fear and unrest.

The battlefield is rugged and tense, with dirt underfoot and the smell of sweat and metal thick in the air. Rows of soldiers stand ready, their faces set with determination as they await the command to charge. The sound of weapons clashing and orders being shouted fills the air, echoing off the distant hills. Each soldier grips their weapon tightly, adrenaline coursing through their veins as they prepare to face the enemy head-on.

On one side of the battlefield stood soldiers clad in red, representing the forces of Pratapgarh. On the opposite side, soldiers donned in green armor symbolized the Afghan army. Amidst the tension, the second general of the Pratapgarh army Varun singh Rathore roared, "Har har Mahadev," rallying his men to charge towards their foes.

In response, the commander of the Afghan army Ajmad khan thundered, "Allah hu Akbar," urging his soldiers to prepare for battle. With adrenaline coursing through their veins, both sides clashed in a fierce onslaught, each determined to emerge victorious.

As the battle raged on, the ground became saturated with the blood of soldiers from both sides. Despite facing overwhelming odds against Ajmad Khan's formidable army, the forces of Pratapgarh remained resolute. Though outnumbered, they were fueled by an unwavering determination to liberate their beloved motherland from the tyranny of Ajmad Khan. With sheer grit and determination, they stood firm, ready to confront the 50,000-strong opposing army, their resolve unshaken by the daunting odds stacked against them.

As the battle progressed, the Pratapgarh army faced mounting losses, causing growing concern for Prince Mrityunjay, who fought alongside his men with unwavering bravery. Unbeknownst to him, the enemy forces were closing in on him, their numbers increasing with each passing moment. While the second general valiantly defended the men on the other front, the prince found himself isolated on the battlefield, a strategic move orchestrated by Ajmad Khan to target and eliminate him.

Seeing the alone isolated prince surrounded by the Afghan soldiers and then to to Ajmad Khan's suprise he is men were failing to take down the prince seeing that he cannot defect the prince in face to face attack so Ajmad khan signalled on of men to attack the prince from on his back.

Understanding his General's indication one Afghan soldier silently moved to prince back holding his sword and held his sword in the air to attack Mrityunjay

His attack was swiftly thwarted by a flash of steel. Turning to face his would-be assailant, the prince witnessed the Afghan soldier writhing in pain on the ground, his hands detached from his body.

Standing beside him, like an immovable force of nature, was none other than Parvateshwar, the chivilourus Senapati of the Pratapgarh army. With a shared understanding and determination, Prince Mrityunjay and Parvateshwar stood united against their enemies. With each swing of their swords, they carved a path of destruction through the Afghan army.

Parvateshwar's sword cleaved through the enemy ranks like a bolt of lightning, leading the way for Rajkumar Mrityunjay to safely reach the fort and hoist the proud flag of Pratapgarh, symbolizing their victory over the invaders. Fearlessly, Parvateshwar bore the brunt of each sword blow and arrow, sacrificing his own safety to ensure the success of their mission. As the Pratapgarh flag fluttered triumphantly in the wind, more than half of the Afghan army crumbled before the valor of Pratapgarh's brave soldiers, while the remainder surrendered. With unwavering determination, Parvateshwar seized the fleeing Ajmad Khan, ensuring that he would face justice as a prisoner of war. The victory belonged to Pratapgarh, a testament to the courage and resilience of its defenders.

"Har har Mahadev!" echoed through the ranks of Pratapgarh's victorious soldiers as they beheld their beloved flag fluttering proudly in the breeze. The air reverberated with the triumphant cries of "Har har Mahadev!" as the hailing of Rajkumar Mrityunjay began, honoring his courage and leadership in securing victory for Pratapgarh.

"Yeh sirf hamari hi Vijay nahi h balki aap sabki Vijay h apitu aap sab ki bhi h ..." Said Rajkumar Mrityunjay raised the toast of victory towards his men.

("This isn't just my victory, but also your victory.")

(""If you guys weren't there, victory wouldn't have been possible.")

They say " Bal se jukae hue sir vidroh ke liye uth sakte h parantu jo sar adar se jukte h woh katne ke liye bhi tyaar hote h "

(There is a popular saying -"The heads bowed by force can rise for rebellion, but the heads bowed with respect will always be ready to be beheaded.")

Seeing the zeal of victory in his men except one who was sitting in the corner with a glass of wine thinking of the depth of the world.

He approached that veer who was none other than the saviour of his life ,his best friend as dear as a brother Parvateshwar who was not participating in the celebration.

"Or hum jaan sakte h ki kinn apsara ke khayalo mein khoe hue h hamare Mitra" said Rajkumar Mrityunjay with a teasing smile.

("Can I know in thoughts of which nymph you are lost my friend ')

Pravateshwar looked up to him with a "so done look"😒

"Arrey Rajkumar aapko nahi pata Bhai sa ke liye ladki dundi dadi sa ne , Jesse hi yudh khatam hoga aur bhaisa wapis jayenge wese hi unki shaadi kar dengi dadi sa" Varun said to Mrityunjay while snaking his arm around Parvateshwar.

(" Ohh Rajkumara you don't know that for our brother our grandmother had finalized a girl with whom he would get married as soon as we reach the capital")

A glare from Pravateshwar was enough to shut Varun's mouth but it was too late as an arrow was already released from his mouth.

" Ohh ho koun h Hamari hone Wali bhabhi ,naam kya h unka aur dikhti kessi h " Mrityunjay bombarded Parvateshwar with this questions ,to which Paravat remained mum as till now he didnt even spare spare a glance on the information letter which his dadi sa had sent to him nor he will. He was just marrying without any interest as he was forced by his dadi sa. She threatened him that if this time he would reject the marriage proposal then she will eat poison and die ,this emotional blackmail of her's somehow worked.

("Ohh ho whats the name of my sister in law,how she looks)"

After some, time,Parvateshwar was sitting alone on the side of the pond, engrossed in deep thought.

Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder. He didn't turn around to see whose hand it was, as he already knew who it would be.

"What are you thinking my friend" asked Mrityunjay. As he sensed something is disturbing his friend.

"Nothing Rajkumar" said Parvateshwar without making any eye contact with Mrityunjay.

"Whom are you fooling my friend me or yourself...you also know that you can't hide anything from me ,then what's the use of trying" he said by giving a slight bump on Parvateshwar's bicep.

Sighing that now he can't hide anything from his friend.

"I don't know what will happen? What the future holds for me ...you know na getting married and all was never in my books?" Parvateshwar said.

"Jab bhavishaya mein Jo hoga uska pata hi nahi h toh uss chize ki kya hi chinta karna" Mrityunjay asked.

("If you don't know what's gonna happen in future then why worry about it")

Parvateshwar:-"Haa parantu Rajkumar hume chinta hoo rahi, jo ladki se vivah hoga agar woh humare aur hamare Matrubhoomi ke parti kartavyon ke beech mein aayegi toh. Kya woh porra sach janne ke baad bhi hamare saath rahegi."

(" I know Rajkumar but I am worried ,if the girl whom I am marrying won't accept me or comes as a huddle between me and my responsibility for my mother land ...and after knowing about my truth will she be able to live with me")

Hearing his friend's plight Mrityunjay

smiled

"You are smiling here I am in trouble and you are smiling" Parvateshwar said in disbelief.

Mrityunjay:-" Ya sure ,I am smiling and this thing would definitely go down in history as the great warrior of Pratapgarh..the most valiant Senapati is scarred of marriage..hahahahaha..is scared of his bride ..ohh my god ...iss pal ko toh itihaas mein swarn aksharo mein likha jana chahiye".

("This moment should be written with a golden ink ")

Parvateshwar was sulking at his friend's behaviour,and was about to stand up,when Rajkumar Mrityunjay held his wrist and asked him to sit.

"Rajkumar aap samjh nahi rahe h hamara dasha, agar woh ladki jisse hamara vivah hoga woh hamre aur hamre Matrubhoomi ke beech mein aayegi toh hum kya karenge..." Parvateshwar expressed his worries.

(Rajkumar you won't understand me .if that girl won't understand me then what will happen to me)

"Paravat ek stree aur ek purush ka Milan hona sansar ka niyam h isse humme se koi nahi badal sakta ,aur rahi baat tumhare kartavyon ke pallan karne ki ussme koi badlav nahi aayega. .. "

" Swayam Mahadev bhi Mata Parvati ke saath milkar iss srishti ka palan poshan kar rahe h ...Shiv bhi Shakti ke bina adhure h toh bhala hum kya chiz h ..

"Iss liye yeh vivah ka Darr apne Maan se nikalo aur ischint raho ..." Rajkumar Mrityunjay said making Parvateshwar understand the importance of a wife.

("Parvat the union of man and woman is the truth of the universe and you me or anyone can't change it"

"Even lord Shiva and Mother Parvati together they care for the universe. Even lord Shiva is incomplete without Goddess Parvati then we are just mere humans")

("That's why don't worry everything will be fine")

"Aur rahi baat tumhare Satya jankar tumhare saath rehne ki ,jisse aap Prem karte tab aapke liye aur kuch bhi Mainey nahi rehta siwai uss vyakti ke"Mrityunjay consoled him..

("In case knowing your truth and being with you,trust me Paravat if you love someone then it doesn't matter anything ,only matters is that person whom u love ")

"Hmm Prem woh toh hume kabhi bhi nahi hoga"Parvateshwar scoffed at his friend on giving him lecture on love.

(Hmmm, about love them I would never love anyone ")

"Woh toh samay hi batayega mitr (friend(" Mrityunjay said.

("Let time will decide ")

Parvateshwar understood his friend's point of view and decided to give a chance for the marriage.

Now after returning to Pratapgarh life won't be the same for him as his dadi sa will marry him off on the same day of his return to the capital.

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