Year 1564, Capital city, Khurda Kingdom
In the royal court where the king and his ministers and public administration officials were present a new set of reforms were being discussed and approved which the prince has presented to his father previously. So he was not surprised when his father presented the new reforms as he watched the proceeding while seated from his position in the royal court.
A public education department will be created which will overlook the education given to every child with 10 years upward upto 14 years in the kingdom which will include indu ancient texts, mathematics, science agriculture, basic combat etc in the form of the gurukul format though regulated by the state and finally military training of 2 years will be given by setting up a military academy so that each child can serve the kingdom should the need arises. The children will be indoctrinated with loyalty towards the crown and the kingdom and the subject for such indoctrination will be provided by public education department.
Next no religion or faith of foreign origin will be allowed within the kingdom borders only indu concept, Mandirs and faith will be allowed. The prince introduced this along with the indoctrination is to garner absolute loyalty of the common indu people for the crown and the royal family. He also remembers in his previous life how religion has been used to usurp and destroy a country from within and he was not willing to take any chances.
Next though a section of the infantry is using the flintlock musket pikes it was decided to implement the changes on entire infantry. The cavalry and elite royal guard will also use the flintlock pistol along with melee weapon and all the weapons will be supplied by the Rudradev Khurd company.
A public health and sanitation department will be created to provide cleanliness amenities like creating drainage and providing sanitation services and also provide medical help to the citizen of the kingdom by creating hospitals which will provide a facilities to study medicine like ayurveda of the ancient indu concepts and modern medicine concepts, to this end the prince has secretly given certain medical concepts and procedures to be taught in such hospitals which will work as both teaching institute and healing facility. This was another thing the prince implemented with post haste because when he goes to war with the neighboring powers such healers and doctors will come in handy to provide medical assistance to his soldiers.
Finally the reason for the prince present in the royal court was that he was declared as crown prince and next in line to ascend the Khurda kingdom throne and since the nobles has been neutralized and most of the ministers and administrative officers where on payroll format so there was no longer an opposition to this decision.
The prince Viraja after discussing with his father also took additional step to ensure that their is no corruption or deceit from such minister and officer by employing the third eye as a watcher from shadows to curb the same and eliminate anyone who try to commit treason against the crown.
A few days later, Bengal Sultanate
In the Bengal sultanate royal court the sultan Shiraj-udulah was discussing with his court minister about the current events. He was quite happy that the relentless attack of the Mughals has eased down due to its conflict with the Vijayanagar empire. Now he can once again turn his attention to the khafir's kingdom of khurda as he have not forgotten the embarrassment he has faced when he plan to annex Duranabad of the kingdom territory has failed. So he ordered his generals to increase the intensity of the attack on the Khurda kingdom border and try to capture as much territory as possible.
Year 1565, A few Weeks Later, Capital city, Khurda Kingdom
Prince Viraja was talking with his father in the private chambers as he laid down his plan to conquer the Bengal Sultanate. The Bengal Sultanate has recently increased the intensity of their attacks on the border forces.
His father listening to this was worried at first and said "Son you are talking about full-fledged war with another kingdom. Even though our forces has been modernized based on your suggestion but still the Bengal Sultanate is a rich territory and they have large and formidable forces".
Listening to this the prince said "Father you are right but still we should not let this opportunity go, the Mughals are engaged with war with Vijayanagar empire and other nations, while I have gained the support of Vijayanaagar empire by providing them weapons like matchlock musket swords shields crossbow, gunpowder etc at a discounted rate not only for their own need but also for their ally the Maratha kingdom which has cultivated a considerable trust and since they are also at war with Mughals they will keep the Mughals engaged while we crush the Bengal sultanate and as for the might of the Bengal forces, our forces has already been modernized with flintlock musket, pikes, cannons etc and also consist of trained professional soldiers so I am confident we can defeat them".
Seeing his father still hesitating the prince continued "Father its not like we can avoid this war the Bengal sultanate is already an enemy and there is no room for peace as they consider us khafirs and hence unworthy to live a respectful life. They have also increased the attacks and there has been casualty in our border forces. Also the Bengal Sultanate is one of the richest part of Bharat with a port. if we succeed in conquering it our finances and trade will increase multi-fold and we will able to maintain larger forces thereby enhancing the defense of our kingdom".
Finally the king conceded and said "Perhaps you are right son, in a way there is no other choice but to go to war, since the enemy is not willing to sue for peace so you have my permission and here is official document which gives you full authority over the forces of the northern command as its supreme commander but remember to be cautious and do what is necessary to protect the kingdom".