Bab 194: Unforgivable offense

Bengal Kingdom, Chittagong, Night of 9th April 1557.

In a remote corner of Chittagong port city, nestled within a small but luxurious mansion, Princess Nusrat and a few of her royal guards arrived for their temporary stay. The mansion, surrounded by a spacious courtyard and lush gardens, was their refuge for the night, hosted by Colonel Mendes and Anirudh, the second son of citylord.

The mansion's interior emitted an air of elegance and comfort, with torchlights strategically placed by the large windows, casting flickering shadows on the richly adorned walls. Above, a grand jhoomar (chandelier) hung from the high ceiling, its intricately designed crystals reflecting the dim light, filling the room with a warm glow.