Khair-un-Nissa Kapoor

 was a daughter of a wealthy spice merchant from Hyderabad. At some point before 1825, her father decided that she should marry the Nizam of Hyderabad. Rani Jhulka was assigned to be her personal bodyguard. The two women spent much time together, fell in love with each other and decided to run away. As agreed, Khair was waiting at the Mallela Theertham Falls in Nallamala Forest. Unbeknownst to her, their plan was discovered and Rani was intercepted. Khair was strangled by a Thuggee garrotte. Her body was never found. The Nizam blamed Rani for what happened to Khair and sentenced Rani to death. However, she escaped and vowed revenge on the Thuggee. (COMIC: The Swords of Kali)