Chapter 15: The Coronation
After returning from Cochin Kingdom with his father, the Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan who kept his promise by abdicating his throne to Raj.
Raj felt a surge of pride and joy as he sat on the throne of Hyderabad, wearing the turban and jewels of the sixth Nizam, Mahboob Ali Khan. He had been reborn into this world as the son of the sixth Nizam, Mahboob Ali Khan. Raj had inherited his father's title and vast wealth, as well as his enemies and challenges.
He looked around the magnificent hall of the Chowmahalla Palace, where the coronation ceremony had just taken place. He saw the faces of his loyal ministers, nobles, and generals, who had sworn allegiance to him. He also saw the representatives of the British East India Company, who had come to congratulate him and offer their friendship. Raj knew that they were actually here to monitor his every move and exploit his weaknesses. He had learned from his previous life that the British were not to be trusted, and that they had ambitions to annex his kingdom.
He smiled politely and thanked them for their presence, but in his mind he was already planning how to resist their interference and preserve his sovereignty. He had a secret weapon that no one knew about: his memories and knowledge from his previous life. He had been a history buff and a webnovel writer, who had researched and written about the Nizams of Hyderabad and their struggles against the British. He knew the mistakes and successes of his predecessors, and he intended to use that information to his advantage.
He also had another advantage: his charisma and charm. He had inherited his father's good looks and his mother's grace, and he had cultivated his personality and skills in his previous life. He knew how to win people's hearts and minds, and how to inspire loyalty and devotion. He had already gained the respect and admiration of his subjects, who saw him as a benevolent and progressive ruler. He had also attracted the attention and affection of many beautiful women, who vied for his favor and love.
He felt a pang of guilt and regret, as he remembered his true love Gitanjali from his previous life, who had died in a car accident. He had never forgotten her, and he had hoped to meet her again in this world. But he had not found her yet, and he had to fulfill his duties as a Nizam, which included marrying and producing heirs. He will marry some of his wives for political reasons, and some for personal reasons. As he still remembers Gitanjali he know that he can't love them whole-heartedly.
He sighed and shook his head, trying to focus on the present. He knew that he had a lot of work to do, and that he had to be careful and vigilant. He had many enemies, both inside and outside his kingdom, who wanted to overthrow him or harm him. He had to deal with the intrigues and plots of his rivals and opponents, who were jealous of his power and wealth. He had to face the threats and challenges of the British, who were constantly pressuring him to sign treaties and concessions that would undermine his authority and autonomy. He had to manage the affairs and reforms of his state, which was diverse and complex, with different religions, languages, and cultures. He had to balance the interests and needs of his people, who had different expectations and demands from him.
He had a lot of responsibilities and burdens, but he also had a lot of dreams and ambitions. He wanted to make Hyderabad a great and glorious kingdom, that would be admired and respected by the world. He wanted to protect and promote the culture and heritage of his ancestors, who had ruled this land for centuries. He wanted to create and enjoy the art and literature of his own, that would express his thoughts and feelings. He wanted to find and cherish the love of his life, that would fill his heart and soul.
He had a lot of hopes and desires, but he also had a lot of fears and doubts. He wondered if he could achieve his goals and fulfill his destiny, or if he would fail and fall. He wondered if he could overcome his enemies and obstacles, or if he would succumb and surrender. He wondered if he could live up to his name and legacy, or if he would disappoint and disgrace. He wondered if he could be happy and satisfied, or if he would be lonely and miserable.
He had a lot of questions and uncertainties, but he also had a lot of courage and confidence. He believed in himself and his abilities, and he trusted in his fate and his God. He was ready to face any challenge and opportunity, and he was determined to make the best of his life. He was Raj, the reborn guy, and he was the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad.
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