1636: Mission to the Mughals

In the turmoil of 17th-century Europe, the citizens of Grantville, West Virginia, embark on a critical mission to secure unavailability of medicines and opiates from the Mughal Empire. Led by Prime Minister Mike Stearns, a diverse team of up-timers and down-timers navigates the complexities of Mughal court intrigues, encountering a grieving emperor and a powerful princess, Jahanara Begum, who seeks to understand the freedoms of their newfound allies. As plots unfold and war looms, the fate of both the United States of Europe and the Mughal Empire hangs in the balance, challenged by the unrelenting forces of change sparked by the mysterious Ring of Fire.