Shah Jahan on house arrest
fiction
edward w pritchard
It's always been important to me to try to ascertain if the Mogul ruler Shah Jahan while under house arrest after being ousted from ruling by his son was able to see the full Moon a few days a month from his place of incarceration.
Folk history says Shah Jahan who built the Taj Mahal for his endeared deceased wife was able to look at the Taj the most beautiful building ever built for the eight years he was imprisoned in India until he finally died as we all do. Broken hearted to be sure despite his earlier triumphs.
The news papers hint that our Country's ex President may soon be convicted and perhaps under house arrest.
Myself, my room overlooks an Eastern sky containing a majestic full Moon several nights a month. About a hundred steps from my front door is a serene Lake that often contains the reflection of the Full Moon if an observer is present to see it.
How many eyes have gazed upon the Full Moon and reflected upon the systematic passing of Time?
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