Manu ~ The Rani of Gayapuri
Close to the city of Patna, in a town called Gayapuri, which lay along the banks of the great river Phalgu, lived a woman named Manu. Being Onion farmers, her family was well to do . It was the harvest season and Onion had to be picked from the field. The wholesalers and traders from Patna would be arriving in just a few weeks, carrying gold and silver. The stock of Onion had to be ready in time! Work was at its peak! But Manu was not to be found in the fields. She wasn't working. Instead, she was sitting by the banks of river Phalgu. 'I am sick of this!' she grunted loudly! Way back in 17 th Century during Moghul Dynasty, there lived a damsel Manu in a town called Gayapuri. On a sunny Sunday in the month of October tired Manu was observing the water-fall sitting at the bank of river Phalgu while sipping cup of coffee purchased from nearby hut selling tea, coffee and refreshments. She was making a visit to a vendor dealing with the supply of water for ir