Conspiracy

The Mughal court was lifted upside down by the Empress's announcement.

All muslims in the court, were given the choice to convert to Mihr Dharm, but not threatened to do so. Though, almost every muslim noble in the court converted, due to both opium addiction and knowing that even if they aren't threatened, it's best to gain favour from the Empress. It's not like she is going to look into their houses on who they are praying to. 

Some, of course rejected this proposal. Including the father of Bihar and Sindh's governors. A pro-islamic faction formed behind him, and the faction began planning a conspiracy. 

"Let's first wait until the Empress proves herself. Everyone must be alert on the possibility of a rebellion right now. Now is not the right time."

Sindhi minister told the faction in a secret meeting in a secret place, with the Bihari minister nodding along. 

Sadly for the conspirators though, their leaders were already in Mihr's pocket... purse. Their granddaughters becoming queens, not concubines, is a huge bribe, that they are even willing to even lose their noble status. 

Taj Mahal's designing has begun, and a temple parallel to it, named Mihr Mahal is being designed along with it, which will not only be a palace for the Empress, but the temple for the Saintess of the new religion. They has a very unique design concept made by the Empress, and will probably take a lot of time to build. 

The Sikh guru will be arriving in two days to meet the Empress, and the head of the East India Company will take about three more days to arrive. He got stuck in Surat due to cyclone. 

In a week, the Empress will unveil the holy book of Mihr Dharm, in the central founding structure of Mihr Mahal.

But, there was a conspiracy brewing, much more sinister and unexpected from the nobles. 

"You will make me the new Empress, right?"

Harza Ansari, the opium concubine, and the mother of the firstborn prince, asked Shehryar. 

"Of course. But before that, I will show you a good drama. Mihr needs to know that I am not her puppet."

"He he. You are really great, my dear Emperor."