Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes

"Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes" by Amir Khusraw Dihlavi, presents the reader with a striking set of adventures from a group of wandering dervishes, each story a window into themes of love, fate, and life's deeper meanings, all unfolding in a vivid Eastern world. The story begins by immersing us in the narrator's society, outlining its values and beliefs, which provides a foundation for everything that follows. At the heart of it all is King Azad-Bakht, who is deeply troubled by his lack of an heir, leading him on a journey of self-discovery. Stepping away from his royal duties, he seeks answers in solitude, which eventually leads him to the four dervishes, whose mystical and morally rich stories become intertwined with the king's own search for purpose.