The Burning Lotus
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  • Reads 39,932
  • Votes 1,791
  • Parts 17
  • Time 1h 38m
Complete, First published Apr 09, 2014
The mighty forces of the Sultan of Delhi have laid the stronghold of Chittorgarh under siege. Within its walls lives the Maharani Padmini, the Jewel of India, she before whom even the Moon must kneel, the object of the Sultan's lust. Surrounding her are her husband and the men of the Rajput clan, all of whom are ready to lay down their lives for the sake of her honour. Will they manage to save their queen and their homes? Or will they crumble in the face of the Sultan's greed?

A tale of honour, glory and sacrifice, dug from the depths of legend and myth. A story that has survived more than seven centuries. Come, follow the tale into an entirely different world. 

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