Savio gestured onto the countryside, “Did you know that till a century back, the Sultan’s writ ran only in and around Muscat? The hinterland was really under the control of the Imam and his capital was Nizwa”.
“Would you believe me if I were to say that this fort and its design is based on deception? Right from its turrets, secret shafts, false doors to camouflaged wells. There are hidden wooden doors with metal spikes as also murder holes and shafts above each of the real doors through which boiling oil or date syrup could be poured on intruders. There were pitfalls in dark passageways as also removable wooden stairs with deep gaping holes to put an end to those unfortunate enough to fall into them”.
Savio stopped for a moment and glanced sideways at Anjan.
Nizwa Fort, built in the 1650s, features in the story, ‘Fault Lines’, part of my forthcoming book ‘The Chronicler of the Hooghly and other stories’. Should you wish to receive exclusive previews and the chance of winning a free copy of the book, do write to me @ author.esgee@gmail.com
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Your blog is beautiful Shakti ji. And your teasers on forthcoming “The Chronicler… are really interesting.
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I am delighted that you like my blog.
Indeed it is now largely focussed on promoting my forthcoming book, ‘The Chronicler of the Hooghly and other stories’. I am hoping my posts here would enthuse some of the folks to read the book.
Thank you
Shakti
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Interesting🌼
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Yes it is indeed. Nizwa also is a great place to go as a tourist.
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