The world of the Begums
The world of the Begums Discovering the world is what Homo Sapiens are all about. Not so strangely enough, I share this passion with my ancestors. Although, I have to tell you from the out set, I am an enthusiast in adventure but don't really do much about it. You don't really see me scaling up the mountains or even splashing into a waterfall borne on a raft. But when it comes to something that has culture or history written all over it, I am in my elements. The crowded lanes of India provides me with enough fodder to enable me to write this personal essay. This essay is about my surprise find. At least, I was surprised to find it. The element of surprise persists because it is always based on the unexpected. The tale which unfolds now takes this element into account. Suddenly, in the middle of a very prosaic, muggy afternoon in a crowded corner of one of India's most populated cities, I found a gem of history. To truly appreciate this find maybe
