(Badi Ammi, why are you not taking

(Badi Ammi, why are you not taking care of your health? Entire day, you are working in DWK, it's not your age anymore to work hard like this. You should take rest, this is the age you need to give your time in Allah's worship. I am your kid and it is my responsibility to take care of you Baid Ammi, I can't see you in this condition anymore ... I am relieving you from minister's position.)

Hearing this Maham got shocked and replied nervously "Nahi Jalal ... Hum bilkul durust hai." (No ... Jalal ... I am completely fine and healthy.)

Jalal sarcastically said, "Nahi Badi Ammi ... ab bahut ho gaya ... aapne bahot kuch kar liya hai hamare liye ... aur hamare dil ke liye ... ab aur nahi..." (No Badi ammi, you have done enough for this sultanate and for me ... Not anymore ... I can't be this much selfish.)

Jalal sadly announced in prevailing tone "Hum yeh elaan karte hai ki Aaj se Vajire Aliya apne padh se riha ho rahi hai... Yeh faisla unki sehat ko madde nazar rakhte hue humne liya hai... Jab tak hum Vajir ke padh ke liye kisi aur ko niyukt kare tab tak Atgah Sahib ye kaam sambhalenge... Aur hamara yeh hukum hai aaj se kisi bhi sarkari karyavahi ke liye Hamari Badi Ammi ko pareshan na kiya jaye... Unhone aaj tak hume bahut kuch diya hai... ab unhe aaram karna chahiye... Aur unke bete hone ke haq se yeh humara farz hai..."

(Jalal sadly announced in prevailing tone "Badi ammi is retiring from Vajire Aliya's position, due to her health condition I have taken this tough decision. Until we announce new Vajir for this position, Atgah sahib will take care of Badi Ammi's responsibility. Also, it is my strict order that from today onwards no one will disturb Badi Ammi related to any official saltanat work. I really appreciate her hard work and faithfulness towards the Mughal Empire ... With gratitude, I am requesting Badi Ammi to take rest and enjoy her retirement.")

Yeh sunne ke baad Maham ke pairon tale se zamin khisak gayi...(After hearing the announcement, Maham felt someone pulled the carpet under her legs") Her eyes got widen in shock ... Her dream ... Her position ... Her power ... everything was taken away in just friction of a second ... The way Jalal announced so slyly and in a very firm authoritative tone ... She couldn't say a word...

Hamida, Rukaiya and many others didn't understand, why Jalal suddenly took this big decision. Jalal ordered one of the maids to take badi ammi to her chamber carefully, then looked at Maham sadly and said, "Badi Ammi, you need to relax and take care of your health. It's a request from your son."

Every person in the court understood Jalal's concern for her and agreed with his decision.

While watching her walking out of Diwan, he silently murmured Badi Ammi, this is just a beginning ... You have given me tears of blood, took away my smile, my child, my Jodha...my happiness so now it's your turn. Your most valuable things, your power and position, I have snatched away from you ... Aapne hi sikhai hai yeh sari siyasi chalein... Jaisi karni waisi bharni... (I have learned all these tactics from you only, you will reap what you sow.') Jalal and Abdul looked at each other and cunningly grinned.

Maham was feeling extremely helpless, for her this was a bigger shock than Adham's death.

After the court, Jalal instructed Atgah sahib that he needs to shift to Maham's chamber immediately. That chamber belongs to Vajir of this sultanate... Please arrange to give another chamber to Badi Ammi." He paused seeing his shocking expression, few moments later he continued in insisting tone "Make sure that happens before tonight."

Atgah got surprised with this sudden change in Jalal, but without any question he replied "Jo hukum Shahenshah." ("As you wish Shahenshah.")

It was afternoon lunch time... Maham was in her chamber sitting sadly while thinking... 'Adham died... Resham left... Now my power also gone...' She never felt this helpless in her life...

Jalal came in her chamber to see her health with the maid who was holding a plate of food for Maham...

Jalal asked "How you are feeling now Badi Ammi???"

"Jalal, I never expected one day you will discharge me from my position like this without any discussion. You have shocked me." Maham replied in a hurtful tone.

Jalal responded with fake concern "Badi Ammi, you don't care about your health at all, but it is my responsibility as a son to take care of you. So, I want you to understand why I had to take that harsh decision. Now don't take too much strain and eat the food."

Maid kept the food on the table and started to serve, as soon as Maham's eyes laid on the food, she shouted loudly "Why did you bring this tasteless khichdi???"

"Badi Ammi, don't scold her, I have ordered this food specially for you. As per Hakim's instruction, this food is good for your health, for a few days you need to eat light food." Jalal replied calmly.

"Jalal hume kuch nahi hua hai... hum bilkul theek hai... " (Nothing has happened to me, I am completely fine.") Maham tried to make him understand.

Jalal thought cunningly 'I know very well you are healthy and nothing has happened to you.'

Jalal firmly responded, "Badi ammi, no arguments ... you are behaving like a little kid, you have to eat this food until you get cured completely." Then he instructed the maid in stern tone "Let me know if she doesn't finish this food, and don't give her any other food."

Jalal walked out from her chamber, he felt a little happy on his first victory, but his heart was still throbbing with pain, pain of separation from Jodha.

In the evening Atgah came to Maham's chamber and informed her that she needs to vacate her chamber... She has been allocated a different chamber.

Hearing this Maham got another shock ... Her eyes filled with extreme rage, she screamed loudly "How dare you??? Have you forgotten who am I??? I am the Vajire Aliya Maham Anga ... Are you out of your mind, you are ordering me to vacate this chamber? I have spent many years here and you are telling me to leave this chamber. I will make sure Jalal punishes you for your audacity."

"A.aa. gustakhi maaf... Maham Anga ji..." Atgah nervously replied.

Maham eor the first time heard her name without Vajire Aliya from Atgah's mouth ... She lost her temper and forgot she is not Vajire Aliya anymore, she again shouted "Kya kaha gustakh... Tumhari itni himmat ki tum hamen humare naam se bula rahe ho." (What did you say...How dare you address me by my name?)

Atgah uneasily said, "I am just following Shahenshah's order, look at this royal declaration which was given by Shahenshah and according to this decree, you have to vacate this chamber immediately. You have been allotted a new chamber."

Maham's eyes widened out of shock ... she looked at the declaration letter blankly.

Atgah called the workers to help her for moving...

Maham's eyes filled with extreme rage and tears... She felt like someone was pounding on her head with hammer... She wanted to scream... Her power, dignity, even her chamber was taken away from her and she was left empty handed... Finally, with tears she moved out of the chamber.

Ever since, Jodha left from palace Jalal stopped visiting Harem for his entertainment. Rukaiya tried to see him many times, but Jalal denied her request every time... Day by day Jalal's guilt was increasing with his frustration... he was not getting success in finding Jodha and the Culprit.

At last, the secret agent came back from long trip and informed Jalal that in last three weeks Hakim's assistant lifestyle changed significantly, suddenly she has hired maids at her home and also purchased farming land and a big house in her village. She is also planning to settle back in her village soon.

Finally after many days, a little smile crawled on Jalal's lips and his eyes sparkled with new hopes. His doubt got confirmed that she is involved with Maham... Slowly the dark clouds moved out and again soothing winds started to blow in his favor.

Jalal ordered to bring Hakim's assistant to his chamber... When she entered Jalal's chamber she was shivering and sweating out of fear. Seeing the nervousness on her face Jalal sneered mutely.

Jalal harshly looked at her and asked "What is your name?"

"Wahida" She replied in a dim tone.

Jalal asked in a restrained deadly composed tone "How would you like to die Wahida???" he paused to see her reaction...

Her eyes widened at his statement and her face turned totally pale.

Suddenly he busted with loud roar "Would like me to choke your neck till you die?" His eyes widened, dangerously scary, He yelled again "Tell me how would you like to die, you have killed the heir of this sultanat... you have killed my unborn child... How dare you, you bitch??? Tell me every single detail, who else was involved in this conspiracy... No one can save you now, not even Maham Anga can protect you."