This is the story of a modern man who transmigrates to 16th-century India in a parallel world after dying to save his first crush on a date. He regresses as a lowly-ranked soldier in the camp of Hemu, the last northern Hindu king, who is fated to lose and die at the hands of the Mughals. With his modern knowledge and past experiences, the protagonist alters the course of history, forcing the Mughals to surrender and retreat beyond the Ravi River, which is in modern-day Pakistan. As a reward, he is granted trading rights and becomes the emperor’s personal attendant. Using this opportunity, he sets out to reshape the empire. By promoting private enterprise, establishing trading company, and creating opportunities for the lower communities, he begins to shift India’s economy away from the feudal system toward modern capitalism. And all this began with the advent of his mercenary army, which excelled in firearms far ahead of its time. His journey is filled with trials, including internal turmoil, political strife, and the looming threat of invasion from the Mughals in the west, Tibet from the north and the Dutch and Portuguese in the south. As the emperor’s trusted aide, the protagonist not only rescues the crumbling empire but also forges his own path, eventually claiming the title of emperor himself. Join him on this incredible journey of empire's ascension, as he explores how India could have been in the 16th century if history had taken a different course. With just one battle's result, the fate of the entire world is transformed. Discord : https://discord.com/invite/pSeBQUVRrf Discord id: jeet_author_1993 (for direct contact) Notes: Don't forget to check sample work and maps in aux as glimpse of this novel Disclaimer: This is a fictional story based on history in alternate universe. It doesn't claims to be always historically correct. Reader's discretion is advised. All images used are AI based. Feel free to contact me in case you have any dispute.
Central town of Dhadar, Night of 11th April 1557
Dhadar, a semi-arid plateau region, is characterized by stretches of dry woodlands and thorny bushes scattered across its vast arid landscape. Riverine forests, though sparse, thrive along the banks of the nearby river, creating a contrast to the otherwise barren terrain. Unlike the more centralized settlements of Sibi, Dhadar's population is spread out in small, pocketed villages.
These settlements often emerge from cleared patches of forest or are located near forested areas, forming a patchwork of communities clustered around the river, taking advantage of its natural barrier of forest for protection and river for sustenance.
Over time, the villages of the Dhadar region came together to form a centralized town in the heart of the forest. This settlement became one of the central hubs in the patchwork of villages, surrounded by dense woodlands and situated near the river.