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The Adventure
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The Adventure
The Journey Begins
Setting the Scene
The story begins aboard the Jijamata Express, 
traveling from Pune to Bombay. The train, faster 
than the Deccan Queen, offers scenic views, 
with the first stop at Lonavala. The peaceful 
journey sets the tone for what lies ahead.
Professor's Mission
Professor Gaitonde, a historian, is traveling with 
a purpose. He plans to visit a library in Bombay 
to study history, particularly about the Marathas 
and the East India Company.
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The Adventure
The Journey Begins
Setting the Scene
The story begins aboard the Jijamata Express, 
traveling from Pune to Bombay. The train, faster 
than the Deccan Queen, offers scenic views, 
with the first stop at Lonavala. The peaceful 
journey sets the tone for what lies ahead.
Professor's Mission
Professor Gaitonde, a historian, is traveling with 
a purpose. He plans to visit a library in Bombay 
to study history, particularly about the Marathas 
and the East India Company.
Meeting Khan Sahib
An Unexpected Encounter
On the train, Professor 
Gaitonde meets Khan 
Sahib, a fellow traveler who 
offers a new perspective on 
India.
New Perspectives
This chance meeting begins 
to shift Gaitonde's 
understanding of history 
and reality, preparing him 
for the strange experiences 
ahead.
The Approaching Border
The train reaches Sarhad, 
where an Anglo-Indian man 
informs Gaitonde that the 
British Raj begins here.
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The Adventure
The Journey Begins
Setting the Scene
The story begins aboard the Jijamata Express, 
traveling from Pune to Bombay. The train, faster 
than the Deccan Queen, offers scenic views, 
with the first stop at Lonavala. The peaceful 
journey sets the tone for what lies ahead.
Professor's Mission
Professor Gaitonde, a historian, is traveling with 
a purpose. He plans to visit a library in Bombay 
to study history, particularly about the Marathas 
and the East India Company.
Meeting Khan Sahib
An Unexpected Encounter
On the train, Professor 
Gaitonde meets Khan 
Sahib, a fellow traveler who 
offers a new perspective on 
India.
New Perspectives
This chance meeting begins 
to shift Gaitonde's 
understanding of history 
and reality, preparing him 
for the strange experiences 
ahead.
The Approaching Border
The train reaches Sarhad, 
where an Anglo-Indian man 
informs Gaitonde that the 
British Raj begins here.
Arrival at Victoria Terminus
Colonial Architecture
As the train moves closer to Bombay, Gaitonde notices the heavy colonial influence in the 
architecture.
East India House
Upon reaching Victoria Terminus, he is struck by the organized, clean station, and is surprised 
to see the East India House still standing.
Historical Contradiction
The continued existence of the East India Company contradicts his knowledge of history, 
leaving him confused and intrigued.
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The Adventure
The Journey Begins
Setting the Scene
The story begins aboard the Jijamata Express, 
traveling from Pune to Bombay. The train, faster 
than the Deccan Queen, offers scenic views, 
with the first stop at Lonavala. The peaceful 
journey sets the tone for what lies ahead.
Professor's Mission
Professor Gaitonde, a historian, is traveling with 
a purpose. He plans to visit a library in Bombay 
to study history, particularly about the Marathas 
and the East India Company.
Meeting Khan Sahib
An Unexpected Encounter
On the train, Professor 
Gaitonde meets Khan 
Sahib, a fellow traveler who 
offers a new perspective on 
India.
New Perspectives
This chance meeting begins 
to shift Gaitonde's 
understanding of history 
and reality, preparing him 
for the strange experiences 
ahead.
The Approaching Border
The train reaches Sarhad, 
where an Anglo-Indian man 
informs Gaitonde that the 
British Raj begins here.
Arrival at Victoria Terminus
Colonial Architecture
As the train moves closer to Bombay, Gaitonde notices the heavy colonial influence in the 
architecture.
East India House
Upon reaching Victoria Terminus, he is struck by the organized, clean station, and is surprised 
to see the East India House still standing.
Historical Contradiction
The continued existence of the East India Company contradicts his knowledge of history, 
leaving him confused and intrigued.
Searching for Vinay
The Forbes Building
In Bombay, Gaitonde searches for his son, Vinay Gaitonde, at the Forbes building, but is unable 
to find him.
Questioning Reality
This leaves him questioning whether his family exists in this alternate version of reality.
Staying Focused
Despite his confusion, he remains focused on his goal of visiting the Asiatic Society Library.