Guards at the Taj and Mr. Wolf: Two Plays

Set against the backdrop of 1648 India, two young Imperial Guards, Humayun and Babur, engage in contemplative discussions during their dawn watch at the Taj Mahal. As they discuss the majestic monument they have yet to see, they uncover a chilling royal decree: those who built the Taj must face a gruesome fate to prevent further beauty from being created. Their light-hearted banter turns grave as they confront the reality of their duty, foreshadowing the dark themes of sacrifice and the cost of beauty.