"Steemit Engagement Challenge | S7W5 | Write A Short Story ".

Asalam alikum, I hope all steemians are doing great. This contest is very unique and creative. I thought of sharing a famous folktale which is very good story and in our local language pashto we have proverbs from this story too. Wish al steemians great time reading this story.

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The folk tale of the Taram King's daughter takes place in the caves of Takhat Bai, a remote and secluded location in a kingdom ruled by the Taram dynasty. The caves served as the home for the Taram King's daughter and her family and citizens of their dynasty, who were highly sensitive to sunlight and as a result, only ventured out of their caves at night. The caves were located in the mountains and surrounded by lush vegetation, creating a peaceful and serene environment. Despite their remote location, the Taram dynasty maintained contact with outside communities and traded with them after sunset, using their sensitivity to the sun as a unique advantage in their business dealings.

The setting of the caves of Takhat Bai added to the mystical and intriguing nature of the Taram King's daughter and her family. The caves provided a sense of security and protection for the family, who lived in relative isolation from the rest of the kingdom. However, this seclusion also made them vulnerable and added to the mystery surrounding their sensitivity to sunlight. The kingdom's reliance on nighttime trading and their sensitivity to the sun set the stage for an intriguing and captivating story, filled with elements of mystery and wonder.

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Taram King's daughter fell in love with a young man named Zulqarnain, who was a trader in the kingdom. She used to meet him during the nighttime when the Taram people would venture out for trading and the girls would roam around. However, their secret love affair was discovered by the Taram King, who was extremely angry at his daughter's actions. He felt that her actions brought shame to the family and the dynasty and decided to punish her severely.

The punishment that the Taram King inflicted on his daughter was harsh and unbearable. He made her sit in the scorching heat of the sun, which was unbearable for her delicate and sensitive skin. Despite her pleas for mercy and her attempts to escape, she was forced to endure the extreme heat until she eventually died from the severe sun exposure. This tragic event served as a warning to others in the kingdom and reinforced the importance of following the traditions and customs of the Taram dynasty. The love affair between Taram King's daughter and Zulqarnain was short-lived but the consequences of their actions had a lasting impact on the kingdom and the dynasty.

Zulqarnain was devastated by the death of his love, Taram King's daughter. He was desperate to find out what had happened and why she had died. He soon discovered that the Taram King had closed all links with the outside world and limited his population to the caves as a result of his daughter's actions. In his grief, Zulqarnain took help from learned individuals and one of them suggested a plan to discover the location of the Taram King's kingdom.

The plan involved bringing a horse and keeping it thirsty for three days. When the horse was untied, it ran madly in search of water and eventually discovered the water channels that led to the Taram King's kingdom. Zulqarnain and his forces then stopped the flow of water to the caves, causing the people to venture out in search of water at night. Zulqarnain and his forces were waiting and they attacked the people, finishing the kingdom as a retaliation for the death of his love.

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The attack marked the end of the Taram King's dynasty and the kingdom was left in ruins. Zulqarnain's actions were driven by his love for Taram King's daughter and his desire for revenge for her death. The consequences of his actions had far-reaching impacts and served as a cautionary tale of the dangers of love and the consequences of actions driven by revenge. The story of Taram King's daughter and Zulqarnain remains a famous folk tale, remembered for its tragic and heart-wrenching events.

I hope steemians enjoyed this story. I invite @hamzayousafzai,@karimshah and @abyousafzai for this contest