The Story of Marjaan or simply Story of Marjaan, is an Arabian fantasy television series based on Arabian and Persian folklore and legends. The story is as an extension of 1001 Nights otherwise known as Arabian Nights, and is considered to be an Islamic influenced TV serial because of the considerable amounts of Islamic principles. The series first premiered on 25 February 2021 on Google Slides. The setting of the series is in Shiraz, a Perso-Arabian city, and revolves around a young girl named Marjaan and how her life changes when she first makes the mistake of bringing the magical mirror (containing a magical djinn) for an evil man. After the incident her life was filled with struggles, one on top of another. The story is said to take place in the 12th century, by the writer and is based on somewhere between 1110-1130 CE.
The plot, revolves around Marjaan and how she gave Bahram (the antagonist) the magical mirror without thinking twice after when Bahram inspirited Zabeen so that she may ask Marjaan for the magical mirror. Bahram had collected all the Djinniartifacts over the past years including the magic lamp, magic ring, magic bangle, magic hourglass, and the magic amulet. Bahram try's to get his hand on the Muhraqa Stone, and his ultimate goal the Dark Djinni bottle. After he gains control over all the artifacts including the mirror, he builds a new Shiraz, on top of the old city of Shiraz and a new chapter is opened for the struggles of Marjaan.
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Marjaan is tired of her big tiddi and wants to run away from her home because everyone was making fun of her. One night when she snuck out she stumbled upon a lady named Haajra Ahmed, who claimed to be Marjaan's aunt. Haajra Ahmed also had a Dracula parrot named Yamin. Marjaan insisted that Haajra Ahmed introduce herself to her mother but she refused. She explained to Marjaan that she had come to Shiraz for an important reason. Haajra Ahmed needed Marjaan to get her the magical mirror. She bribed Marjaan to get her the magical mirror because she was the only one who could do so. Marjaan accepted and then Haajra Ahmed gave her a sacred talisman that would help her later on in her journey. Marjaan was to find a coffer where the Yarkand River met the Kunlun Mountains far north. Marjaan set off the following day accompanied by a horse with the eye of the Nazar amulet, a horse Haajra Ahmed had sent to her. The horse helped her reach to the footsteps of East Turkestan-i Shurjak.
She came across a town (theorized as Kashgar) where she had to pass through the gates of the town guarded by Reyhan and Meyhan. She eventually passed the gates by solving their given riddles and was given a sacred stone for her kindness, that'd guard her from black magic. She spends the night at the city and stumbles upon Nooria Takilman who found out her purpose of journey and threatened to kill her. Marjaan wins the fight because of her large sword while Nooria forfeits. Nooria promises that she'd tell her the truth and more, she will help Marjaan to reach to her goal. Marjaan eventually forgives her and lets her accompany herself on the journey.
Later, they arrive there on the blue moon which happens extremely rarely and they find their way through the Yarkand River. They approach Al Bahamut, a beast Nooria had warned her of earlier. They end up winning to the beast because of the help of the given talisman (by Haajra) and the sacred stone (by Reyhan and Meyhan). They bring the mirror home when she finds out that her tiddi isn't big anymore. She refuses to give Haajra the coffer. That's when she finds out that she left it at home with mother Almira. Throughout the rest of the story Almira opens the coffer and unleashes Afsheen, the djinn of the mirror and ends up becoming her master.
The troubles start to arise when Bahram starts to conspire against them after the years that had past. Haajra Ahmed being sent by him to do her task. Bahram ends up claiming the mirror later on in the story by inspiriting Zabeen, the guardian of the Muhraqa stone. The stone he was looking for. After Marjaan and Nooria complete Zabeen's task of bringing her the Lantern of Qanoos from Firauza the evil witch sorceress who ends up being defeated as a sign of trust from Bahram to Marjaan and Nooria. He ends up sacrificing all the artifacts to Hassan the Dragon and becomes the most powerful and wealthy in the country. He builds a new Shiraz for himself by destroying the old one. Marjaan and Nooria get imprisoned facing seven years. The seven years after is about Marjaan and Nooria escaping from the help of Ichika and Selin, comrades rom the future. They disguise themselves and enter the palace eventually to save the country and Marjaan's mother, Lady Almira, who works as a chef at the palace now. Bahram disguises himself as Bahauddin not knowing who they are but instead only looking for their power he had seen Selin do earlier. Firauza eventually returns and reveals who they really are to the now Sultan Bahram. He is enraged and they plot their next move. Firauza disguises herself under the name of Farzaan-un-Nisa, sister of the Sutan Bahram. Later on, Lady Almira and Marjaan get united using the help of the djinni artifacts the gained in their own time.
The magical hourglass from Kasur, containing the djinn Jabbar, gained by Lady Almira. And the magical bangle from Lake Saiful Malook, containing the djinn Sara, gained by Marjaan and Nooria. Marjaan's father Bakruddin Khan makes and appearance along with several other characters including Allahrakha, Allahditta, Azam Khan, and many more characters. Currently, Marjaan and her friends are trying to imprison Bahram and Firauza after they escaped again. They killed Tabarruk whilst trying to make it into the Mihrab-e-Manzil to find the "dark djinni bottle" which Jabbar has imposed on them as a distraction. Marjaan is desperate to find out why Tabarruk gave her a dagger that she had with the name "Saif" engraved onto it.
She travels to Egypt (idealized to be whilst the Fatimid Caliphate) with Jabbar, in order to solve the mystery. Meanwhile, Sara journeys to the Shajrul Hayat (Tree of Life) in Nooristan so that she can pray for Marjaan's mother to get cured, so that they can transition to capturing Bahram and Firauza in their plans. Sara and Nooria plan to outwit Firauza and Bahram by turning Nooria into a fake 'Genie of the Dark Bottle' using Sara's powers. Bahram falls for it leaving Firauza in suspicion ceding Firauza to catch Sara and Nooria's fraud. Sara traps Firauza and brings her to the main room hall of the palace and she later escapes. Meanwhile, Jabbar and Marjaan accomplish their task but they are unaware of a spy aiming to steal the sword they recieved as a responsibility from Ameena (Tabarruk's mother). Firauza and Bahram finally go to Scheherzade's castle in order to seek her help in finding the Dark Bottle.
Marjaan: A young girl who always perseveres to save her loves one and fights with courage even if the enemies are a hundred times stronger. She is the daughter of Almira and Bakruddin Khan (Bakar). She is also the present owner of the djinni of the bangle, making her the master of the djinn Sara. Later saves Shiraz from the evil of Bahram
Nooria Ketlaman (Nooria): otherwise known as Nooria Ketlaman A very close friend of Marjaan who she stumbled upon as a fault-wisher earlier in the story. She later turned good and now accompanies Marjaan throughout her struggles and is always there for her. She was originally from a town in East Turkestan-i Shurjak (theorized as Kashgar).File:Marjaan Main Cast Season1.jpgFrom left to right: Sara (djinn of the bangle), Jabbar (human-form djinn of the hourglass); back right djinn form, Marjaan, Nooria. Bottom left to right: Bahram, Firauza.
(Lady) Almira: Mother of Marjaan and wife of Bakruddin Khan (Bakar). She was a former chef in the cooking room of the royal palace. Later she helped entrap Bahram and Firauza.
Bahram: Formerly known as Sultan Bahram, a hooligan responsible for the fall of Shiraz from good-hands. By collecting all of the Djinn artifacts and sacrificing them, he became all-powerful in the country. He disguised himself as a treasure-keeper of the palace named Bahauddin when he encountered Marjaan re-entering the palace in diguise. He was later defeated after being stabbed by Marjaan, leading to the disappearance of his powers. He was later entrapped but escaped and now is on the hunt for the dark djinni bottle with the help of Firauza.
Firauza: She was a witch and sorceress who stole the Qanoos Lantern from Zabeen (guardian of the Muhraqa Stone). After Marjaan and Nooria helped bring it back with the hidden help of Bahram, she froze to stone. Later she joined forces with Sultan Bahram and helped him see the truth by opening his eyes. She disguised herself as Farzaan-un-Nisa, the sister of the Sultan and was later imprisoned with Bahram before she escaped with him. She helps Bahram to find the dark Djinni bottle.
Jabbar: The magical djinn of the hourglass. He was freed by Lady Almira (Marjaan's mother) and became a very loyal servant who was treated like a son. He helped Almira a lot throughout her journey of meeting with Marjaan. His hourglass was formerly sacrificed by Bahram but it was reborn into this world with less powers. He got his powers back after Bahram's powers and the djinn memories released from him. He helps Marjaan and her family and friends. He was also engaged to Sara and formerly forgot about it. Later him and Sara were announced as Sultan and Sultana of Shiraz by Marjaan and her friends and family.
Sara: The magical humanoid djinn of the bangle. She was freed by Marjaan and became her servant who is treated like a sister by her. She helped Marjaan through her struggles. She was later announced as Sultana of Shiraz along with Bahram being the Sultan.
Scheherazade: Also simplified as Shahrzad, a sorceress and storyteller who was the former Malika (queen), wife of Sultan Shahryar (past ruler of Persia and surrounding regions). She helps Firauza and Bahram in finding the Dark djinni bottle and its whereabouts. She is also a character from the Arabian Nights stories.
Bakruddin Khan (Bakar): Husban of Almira and father of Marjaan. He originally went on a business trip to guard one of the 25 forts/gates of Kasur, Fort/Gate Bakruddin Khan. He gave his trust to Almira when she required it ona trip for the magical hourglass. He helped Jabbar and Almira in order to defeat Bahram with Marjaan and her friends. He died being disintegrated by Firauza's Tezaab (potion, poison), saving Almira. His funeral was attended by all residents of Shiraz.
Tabarruk (Habshi): A slave from Egypt who was stolen by Bahram from the King of Habsha (Abyssinia). She formerly served as a loyal under Bahram's rule and later befriended Marjaan and her friends and family. She ended up being killed by Bahram himself. She also gave Marjaan a dagger for which Marjaan wanted to discover the purpose behind.
Afsheen, Djinni of the Mirror: The magical djinni of the mirror. Former djinn of Almira but later her mirror got stolen by Bahram and was sacrificed before her mirror being reborn into the world.
Allahrakha: A virtuous pilgrim from Kasur who had came to Shiraz as a miraculous answer to Lady Almira's questions. He helped Lady Almira by giving her advice and lent her his horse, Taahir, so she can find her the magical hourglass in the city of Kasur.
Fatima: Wife of Maruf and is also a part of the story of Ma'aruf the Cobbler being his wife Fatimah.
Queen Badoura: Or Sultana Badoura, is the present placeholder of the queen of Egypt. Her husband (Abu Ali Al-Amir) was originally the Sultan or caliph but after his death she was made ruler because they had no children to take on the throne. Their son Tayyib was an infant who died (or disappeared).
Zabeen: The guardian of the Muhraqa Stone; gave Marjaan and Nooria the Muhraqa Stone. Her mind was then controlled by Bahram so that she may command them to trade the magical mirror in exchange. She also had Shadow Ponies and resided in the West Fishan Desert. Her Qanoos Lantrn was stolen by Firauza.
Sufi Rehmat Ullah: Or simply Rehmat Baba is a SufiWali and Pir. Sara encountered him at the Shajrul Hayat (Tree of Life) in Nooristan, which had been planted many years ago by angels from the heavens. (Most likely to be Hakim Sanai)
Saif: The father of Tabarruk, he was a swordsmith and warrior who made swords and blades for the military of the caliphate in Egypt. He was responsible for finding a gold mine while looking for blade materials but was accused by the former vizier of Egypt, Zaraf (Associated with Zar'ah ibn Isa) for making rebellious plans against the caliphate. Later was executed.
Zaraf: An evil and jealous vizier who accused Saif for using a gold mine he had found for rebellious plans. Zaraf was later executed for an unmentioned reason. He is believed to be blameworthy by Marjaan and Jabbar.
Unnamed Guard I: A former royal guard who worked under Bahram's rule of Shiraz. He was turned into a statue by Bahram for unsuccessfully finding out where Marjaan and Nooria had escaped after their imprisonment.
Unnamed Guard II: A former royal guard who worked under Bahram's rule of Shiraz. He helped Firauza and Bahram to escape after kidnapping Almira, Marjaan's mother, so that they may possess her using Firauza's Tezaab (potion, poison).
Reyhan: Brother of Meyhan, guardian of the gates of a town in East Turkestan-i Shurjak. Helped Marjaan by giving her a sacred stone to protect her.
Meyhan: Brother of Reyhan, the second guardian of the gates of a town in East Turkestan-i Shurjak. Also helped Marjaan by giving her a sacred stone to protect her.
Haajra Ahmed: The first protagonist introduced into the series from the first episode. She was the one who sent Marjaan on the mission and lied to her by claiming the title of her aunt. Under her bribe, Marjaan was sent to bring the magical mirror, under the secret orders of Bahram. She also owns a Dracula-parrot named Yamin. She stopped appearing after Episode 2.
Unnamed, Djinni of the Lamp: The magical djinni of the lamp. Bahram stole the lamp from it's previous owner. The djinn helped Bahram accomplish his goal of getting the magical mirror and the Muhraqa stone from Zabeen and Marjaan. Later sacrificed by Bahram before the magic ring being reborn into the world.
Unnamed, Djinni of the Ring: The magical djinni of the ring. Bahram alse stole the ring from it's previous owner over the years in his lifetime. Helped Bahram infiltrate Marjaan's mind by producing an illusion of her mother, Almira. Later sacrificed by Bahram before the magic ring being reborn into the world.
Unnamed Shaykh: A camel-yielder who ran a baby camel farm beyond the outskirts of the West Fishan Desert. He helped Marjaan and Nooria by giving them a camel to reach their destination faster.
Carpet-vendor: A carpet vendor who sells carpet. He is the older brother of the Shaykh who was a camel-yeilder (most likely). He gave a cheap carpet to Nooria and Marjaan when they were travelling to Kaghan Valley for help.
Azam Khan: A khan who was the keeper of the gate and fort Azam Khan, one of the 25 gates of Kasur. The father of Allahrakha and Alladitta. He gave his trust to Almira which she needed.
Allahditta: The son of Azam Khan and brother of Allahrakha. Helps his father Azam Khan.
Samir: A loyal under Bahram's former rule of Shiraz.
Negus Eba Alem: A former Negus (king) of Abyssinia (Habsha). He was assassinated by Bahram. (Associated with Mararah of the Zagwe Dynasty)
Askan: Son of the former Negus of Abyssinia, Eba Alem. He was accused of his father's murder and was sent to prison. (Associated with Germa Seyum, son of Mararah)
Shanani: Daughter of the former Negus of Abyssinia, Eba Alem. She spotted Askan (her brother) with their father's dead body and accused him.
Ichika: An anime girl from the future. Helped Marjaan and Nooria escape from the prison. She is from Rituru Selin, an anime. She is a friend of Selin. When re-entering the palace of Shiraz with Marjaan, Nooria, and Selin, she was disguised under the name of Shazia.
Selin: A tiny anime girl from the future. Helped Marjaan and Nooria escape from the prison. She is from Rituru Selin, an anime. A friend of Ichika. While re-entering the palace in disguise, she was temporarily named Salima.
Al Bahamut: The sea-beast who guarded the coffer containing the magical mirror, which lied between the Yarkand River and Kunlun Mountains. Was later incinerated by the sacred stone and talisman Marjaan and Nooria carried along with them. Based on the Bahamut, a mythical sea monster from Arab folklore.
Hassan the Dragon: The amythyst-carrying dragon who was freed after Bahram sacrificed all the djinni artifacts to his statue. He gave Bahram a golden grail as a prize for freeing him, to make him all-powerful in the country.
Simurgh: A simurgh from Persian-mythology, which guarded the magical hourglass inside a mountain cave in Kasur. It helped Almira reach to it.
Currently, one season is active and there are episodes coming in regularly. They are being produced and prepared regularly on Google Slides with many different characters of many nationalities and origin along the Middle East, Western Asia, Central Asia and other places with significant Islamic culture and population.
According to some sources, the director has confirmed that there will be a second season and that it will be done teamed up with Disney (rumored). The director also says that they'll first continue adding juicy plot twists and storylines to Season 1 in order to make it better and a new chapter may unfold later.
Please do not delete or flag potential "spoilers" in Wikipedia articles. It is generally expected that the subjects of Wikipedia articles will be covered in detail, and giving a section a title such as "Plot" or "Ending" is considered sufficient warning to the reader that the text will contain revelations about the narrative. Deleting such information makes the article less useful for a reader who is specifically trying to find out more about the subject. For more information, see Wikipedia's guidelines on spoilers. Thank you.
