Britishindia Stories

India, 1941. The subcontinent stands restless beneath the suffocating weight of the British Empire. Whispers of rebellion echo across its villages and cities, carried by the wind of a nation desperate to breathe free. In this charged atmosphere, destiny intervenes when a young, unassuming man encounters one of the greatest visionaries of India's independence movement - a leader whose fiery conviction and unwavering courage spark a revolution in his heart. What begins as admiration soon transforms into purpose. The young man chooses a path few dare to tread - a life lived in the shadows, fueled by loyalty to the motherland and a burning desire to see his people free. Armed not with armies, but with wit, fearlessness, and an unbreakable will, he pledges himself to the cause of liberation.

In 1885 British India, historian Veeraj Bhatia stumbles upon an ancient manuscript that hints at an unknown Indian empire-one that thrived centuries before the Mauryas and Guptas but mysteriously vanished from history. The British authorities dismiss his findings, fearing it could ignite rebellion against colonial rule. Determined to prove the manuscript's authenticity, Veeraj gathers a small team, including Aaliya Mirza, a fierce Persian scholar, and Captain Jonathan Graves, a skeptical British officer. Their journey takes them through hidden temples, underground cities, and dangerous political traps, as they uncover a forgotten civilization that once rivaled the might of Rome and Persia. But someone doesn't want the truth to be revealed. A secret brotherhood, known as The Keepers of Silence, has protected this secret for centuries-and they will stop at nothing to ensure the empire remains forgotten forever.

Indu is a normal girl from a small village of the British India . Read the story to find out how her trip of 2 weeks to kolkata changes her perception towards life and she leaves her village to be the part of the various rebels taking place. Debipur will never remain the same Debipur after Indu.

A collection of all the one shots on Rudhita.. So.. what are you waiting for? Start reading now!

In the March of 1940, when Muslim League of India declares to demand a separate state for Muslims living in India. Mehar Bano, eldest daughter of a Muslim League supporter in Kanpur, finds herself in catastrophic circumstances when a Hindu boy sends a marriage proposal for her. Her journey starts from 1940 to 1947, suffering everything that cut India into half, somehow managing to collect moments of love, compassion, and enlightening hope.

Anaya Sen sets out to make her most ambitious film yet-a love story set during British India. But as the camera rolls, strange echoes from another lifetime begin to surface. She dreams of temple courtyards, of ink-stained hands, of a man whose words once set fires of rebellion ablaze. Across the decades, their story unfolds-Ritoban Roy, a revolutionary poet, and Meera, a Devadasi dancer bound by tradition but unshackled in spirit. Together, they defied empires, both human and divine, with the power of ink and love. Their passion ended in tragedy, but the story they began refuses to die. When Anaya meets Arjun, her lead actor, the lines between past and present blur. He begins to write in an ancient dialect, and a mysterious phrase-"Ink never dies, it only changes hands"-haunts their lives. As they uncover Ritoban and Meera's forgotten legacy, Anaya realizes that some stories are not written by choice, but by destiny. In a breathtaking twist, love transcends time, identity, and gender-the souls reborn have changed places, rewriting what love truly means. A lyrical blend of romance, reincarnation, and rebellion, The Ink of Two Lives is a haunting tale of art that defies death, and love that remembers. Sharmilee Deb weaves a deeply emotional narrative where every lifetime becomes a page, and every heartbeat, a verse written in ink that never fades.

In the early mid 20th century, when the world has crumbled into fragments, and the soil of India is trembling under the tramples of the British Raj - young reformists are born into middle class families, unknown to the world. Amidst all these storms, when an unexpected encounter occurs between two young people, passion blooms in its most natural way. [ Disclaimer : This is a semi-fictional work based on mostly real events. All the characters, as well as some places and events here are a product of imagination. Any resemblance of them with actual persons, places or events is purely coincidental. ]

This story is based on An ITV serial, Barrister Babu. It contains OS,TS and three shot story of their lives with some twists. Characters are same and Some will be added according to the plot.. keep reading Anidita:OS,TS, TS exclusively on WATTPAD....:)

Set in the early 1900s, little did Soshiprabha; an amature poet shrouded in darkness, know that her cryptic verses would lead her to an unexpected meeting-a British calligraphist; Aaron- from a not-so-distant land. In a world confined by conservative boundaries of race and ethnicity, would their ink of emotions transcend all barriers? This is where Soshiprabha's story begins. Naive and young, her words invite a stranger into her life, one who paints light and beauty into her otherwise black-and-white world, but would he persist in her life till the end point?

~Completed~ "Why do you want a girl from only and only Krishna Nagar? There are many girls in Tulsipur too." Trilochan exclaimed. Anirudh perched on the couch thinking about Trilochan's words. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "Everything ok Anirudh? You like Sampoorna right?" Trilochan asked smiling. Anirudh looked at Bondita who was standing in a corner. "No kaka. I like her sister Bondita and I want to marry her." Anirudh exclaimed chocking Bondita's breath. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "Why do you always try to run away from me Bondita? I get it, you are not happy with me or whatever but you can atleast give us a chance right" Anirudh cupped her cheeks. Bondita pushed his hands and looked away. "Bond-" "I don't like you coming near me Anirudh babu.. please don't touch me again" Bondita spoke leaving Anirudh heartbroken. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Anirudh Roy Choudhary, a London returned barrister went to see his to be wife to Krishna Nagar where he had to change his decision and stated that he would marry the bride's sister, Bondita. Bondita doesn't like Anirudh and tries to find excuses to run away from him. Will Anirudh be able to change Bondita's feelings towards him?

A wise man once said "power is always dangerous it attracts the worst and destroys the best" Prime Minister Eleanor the kingdom of Somalia, driven by an insatiable thirst for power and glory, orchestrates a cunning scheme to marry King Richard and ascend to the throne. However, her plans are shattered when she discovers Richard's love for another. Consumed by jealousy and rage, Eleanor spreads malicious rumors to tarnish Richard's reputation, forcing him into a loveless marriage. As tensions simmer between the newlyweds, Eleanor's thirst for power blinds her to the consequences of her actions. Meanwhile, Richard struggles to come to terms with Eleanor's betrayal and his own feelings for another. As Eleanor delves deeper into darkness, she begins to question her own motivations and desires. Can she find redemption in the midst of her ambition? Will Richard ever forgive her for her treachery? And when faced with the ultimate test of loyalty, will Eleanor choose power or love? will they fall in love?

Everything changed inside the Roy Chowdhury Haveli. Bondita isn't there anymore and Anirudh isn't Anirudh anymore. One incident, just one incident changed 4 lives. One incident which is unforgettable for them. One incident which caused all the havoc. Will he forgive him? Was that really her fault? Can they become a family once again?

Set in the backdrop of 1870s.Post revolt era, a tale of freedom struggle and love. Our both main leads who have same aim but different ways to achieve it...One who belives in getting it done anyhow,even by risking her life,while other one, an articulate person ,a man of few words, who believes in planning before execution... Join Abhyuday and Alaknanda on their journey together...

They say that love pervades all,but what about when the love is forbidden?Would it still survive the tests of fate?The question haunts Seetha's mind as she struggles with feelings for the same man she thought she despised.The handsome blue eyed man who works for the enemy starts wrecking havoc both in her life and heart.But the question is ,will she survive,or more importantly will their love survive? Stuck in a game of lies,betrayal and love,will it be too late when Seetha realises that she has woven a fatal trap around herself? Facades will fall,truths will be discovered and hearts broken.Follow Seetha through her highs and lows as she enters the biggest adventure of her life. Set in the 1920's British India , this is the story of two very different people who meet at a crossroad,little did they know that their destinies were intertwined.

Raina Yadav had always thought that a mediocre life with her hotelier family was all that she was set for. However, when a centuries old legend that dates back to the British Era surrounding the last princess of her town comes to haunt her, she was determined to crack it's mystery and uncover the truth to the lost pages of the princess's history. But can Raina, the girl who craved a little adventure in her life, be able to handle the biggest twist that might just flip her entire world upside down? Cover by @MoranaInDesign

In an era where worshipping men was all a woman was taught of, Bondita was way ahead of her time. Brought up under her deadbeat , abusive father and narcissistic brother, she grows to loathe men. In her quest of gaining respect and equality, she clashes with Anirudh Roy Choudhary, a London-returned barrister of a liberal mind but conflicted conscience who is snobbish about the uneducated and uncivilized society. With a perception against each other built upon biases but an unsaid turbulent chemistry pulling them close, how will Bondita and Anirudh resolve their personal battle to fight together against the society? Can perceptions be redefined? Set in the backdrop of 1900s British India, let us dip into the saga of courage, love and epiphany.

This story is set in 1940 in British India. It takes you back in time where a lot of social evils were prominent in Indian society, one of them being marriage at a very young age and a dominant role of man in society. Women were not treating equal and face a lot of violence. This story is journey two people in those times who get tied in constitution of marriage at a young age. Both a lot different from each other in age an in mindset. Arnav was a dreamer and a man who wanted to bring change, haunted by his past and struggling to make his future. Khushi was just small Kid, she barely understood what marriage is and suddenly she married to man older than hers.

1850s, India. Rajkunwari Saya Singh: the niece of Maharaj Bir Singh Rajkunwar, the King of the princely state- Bhaddaiyan Raj of British India. She is a Rajput princess who is proud of her heritage and refuses to bow down to anyone. Geoffrey Berkeley: A young British soldier employed in the British East India Company. He is a man who upholds his ideals and his love for his country as most important. Fate conspires for them to meet. Sparks fly, fiery words are exchanged and hidden feelings come to the surface. But fates have never been too kind and this time around they have to cross through the hurdles of colonialism, ethical and cultural hatred, racial and religious divide, language barrier, resistance from those around them and a full fledged War of Independence to get to each other. Follow the story of forbidden love and passion of two star crossed lovers... (The story revolves around the times of the First War of Independence of 1857, India)