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47 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
43 mins
King Dhanananda, the last heir to the Nanda Dynasty rules the throne. Angadh (son of Supriya, a Devi) has been missing for a few days. Minister Wakranas blames Minister Shaktar when a gold coin goes missing from the salary of the workers in the palace.
Episode 2
43 mins
Shishupal (Shaktar's spy) informs Shaktar of the new taxes being imposed by King Dhanananda. Shaktar is ordered by the ministers council to appoint officials for the collection of taxes on all items. Shaktar's belief in clean administration and service to the poor is ridiculed by his peers. But Shaktar reminds king Dhanananda of his responsibilities and obligations to the people.
Episode 3
45 mins
Milind discovers Shaktar scattering gold coins that were robbed by the king. Milind imprisons Shaktar and his sons. Chanak goes out to the streets of Patliputra, urging the people of the town to revolt and fight against Dhanananda.
Episode 4
42 mins
King Dhananand had imprisoned Chanak for trying to create awareness in the people and kills him. Vishnu, Chanak's son, takes the initiative to become Chanak's succeder as Chanakya. The next day, as usual Chanakya leaves home for gathering alms. But due Chanak he doesn't get any alms and in return he is blamed to be a traitor's son. In this situation, Chanakya's mother dies and finding no reason to live in that village, Chanakya leaves the village. Chanak had stopped eating and had died after three days. Vakranas realises his fault and releases Shaktar. Milind goes to Shaktar's house to meet him but Shaktar warns him not to come to his house. Vakranas meets Shaktar and offers him the position of Prime Minister again but Shaktar refuses it.
Episode 5
45 mins
Vishnugupta gains entry into the caravan advancing towards Taxila. he is asked to stay behind and accept the post of a teacher in politics. The king of Kekaya Parwateshwar has spread an elaborate spy system in Taxila. Ambhi orders Sinharan to attack the border of Kekaya.
Episode 6
45 mins
In a secret meeting, Parwateshwar orders his ministers to attack Taxila. Sushen is accused of being a traitor. Sinharan is being overcome by alcohol and we see the army of Kekaya riding towards Taxila.
Episode 7
45 mins
The entire spy network is ready for war. A soldier informs Ambhi about approaching army. After a battle, Ambhi is forced to surrender. In the palace, Sinharan is asking the people to punish him for the mistakes he has committed.
Episode 8
45 mins
Vishnugupta meets the boy Chandragupta and decides to become his teacher. In the grand conference Dhanananda ridicules all the students and graduates, referring to them as beggars. There is a heated conversation between the two and Vishnugupta leaves the court insulted.
Episode 9
45 mins
Chandragupta is initiated into the world of studies. His uncle is not happy with the decision and asks 5000 gold coins from Vishnugupta. He begins educating his disciples in all fields.
Episode 10
45 mins
Refugees from western regions arrive at Taxila for shelter. In order to fulfill his ambition, Ambhi Kumar surrenders to Alexander, Ambhiraj commits suicide. A conflict takes place between Ambhi and Acharya Vishnugupta, where Acharya orders him to leave Gurukul.
Episode 11
45 mins
Due to the internal conflicts between bordering states of India, Alexander is marching forward after defeating Ashvak, Ashtar and Maskavati. After meeting heads of various states, Acharya Vishnugupt reaches Patliputra. His eyes fill with tears as he realizes the pitiful state of India.
Episode 12
45 mins
After crossing the Sindhu River, Alexander is met by Ambhi Kumar who has arrived with his huge army in order to welcome him. Onisykretos goes into the deep jungle in order to meet the ascetics-kalyan Rishi.
Episode 13
45 mins
After defeating the frontier states, Alexander marches towards Kekaya, where he also defeats King Porus Parwateshwar. Even as he retreats from India, Alexander continues to kill innocent people on the way.
Episode 14
45 mins
The armory store of Taxila has been set on fire. Vishnugupta is brought to the jailhouse where Anujdev questions him. Everybody in the gurukul is disturbed by Acharya Vishnugupta's silence.
Episode 15
45 mins
Sinharan hands over the post of Commander in Chief to Chandragupta. Vishnugupta addresses all the students and inspires them to rise and revolt against the Greeks.
Episode 16
45 mins
The revolt against the Greeks continues to rise. Ambhikumar orders Anujdev to imprison the students singing the patriotic songs. Satrap orders the commander in chief of Kekaya, Vyagraped, to hang the revolutionaries.
Episode 17
45 mins
Indian mercenary soldiers fight against the freedom fighters. Phillipuss, Kritorus, and Chakrapani are killed and the Greek composite is set on fire. Acharya has instructed Chandragupta, Akshay, and Sinharan, to proceed to Taxila.
Episode 18
45 mins
The situation in India after the death of Satrap is described through the medium of paintings and the narrator tells us the incidences that occurred during that time.
Episode 19
45 mins
After Governor's death all the Greek soldiers and officers find their position very shaky. Chandragupt and Sinharan along with their army, continue to wipe out all the traces of Greek rule.
Episode 20
45 mins
In "Vahik Pradesh" all the states have accepted Chandragupta as their leader. Vishnugupt reveals his plans to overthrow the present rule in Magadh. For this he asks his friends for help.
Episode 21
45 mins
Chandragupt asks the citizens of Arrat to forget their personal animosity and rise as a nation. Lagh Paurav meets Chandragupt in order to seek his help in getting his kingdom back. Indradutt holds his friend Vishnugupt responsible for all that has occurred.
Episode 22
45 mins
Vishnugupt reveals his plans to overthrow the present Nand rule in Magadh. Parvateshwar takes a vow to help Vishnugupt. Laghu Paurav and Chandragupt are held captive.
Episode 23
45 mins
Chandragupta not being recognized is held captive in the jailhouse of Kekaya. Vishnugupta is unfolding his future plans to Chandragupta and Sinharan. Parvateshwar arranges for a meeting with the king of Kashmir.
Episode 24
45 mins
Dhanand is lost in the world of drinks. The tax officer gets suspicious as he questions Vishnugupta. Vishnugupta then makes a vow to his dead mother that he will fight injustice and corruption in a shrewdly calculating way.
Episode 25
45 mins
Badrashal is upset by the Prime ministers decision to appoint Acharya at a high political post in order to stop their departure from the city. Ajay is in full agreement with Rudradevs feelings.
Episode 26
45 mins
Vishnugupta goes to the land dealer and expresses his desire to buy a vast piece of land. Meanwhile students are roaming around the city making announcements of the oncoming meeting to be conveyed by Acharya Rudradev.
Episode 27
45 mins
Varuchi asks Balgupta to help him in his mission to set things right in Patliputra. Varruchi learns through Shriyak about Vishnugupta's desire to make a Gurukul. Varuchi makes the decision to buy the land.
Episode 28
45 mins
After meeting Amatya Rakshas, Viradhgupta walks around the streets and witnesses a meeting between Shatkar and Rudradev on the other side. Amatya goes to the local bar, dance hall, gambling house, guest house and asks everybody to be alert.
Episode 29
45 mins
Restless in sleep, Amatya recalls all the information received by Viradhgupta. Amatya goes to Shanktars house and both talk about Magadh and Shatkar reveals his desire to take active interest in the upliftment of the state.
Episode 30
45 mins
Bhadrashal reveals his frustrations before Dhanananad. All the important men in Patliputra absolutely tensed.
Episode 31
47 mins
Disciple of Vishnugupta, Sharangdev, enters the city and gives his teacher the latest update of Chandraguptas activities. Varuchi decides to hand over his resignation.
Episode 32
45 mins
Vishnugupta goes to meet Bhagurayan and asks him for help in two missions. Varuchi gets angry at Amatyas attempt to curb the rising revolt. Susidhartak reveals his true identity to Sidhartak.
Episode 33
45 mins
Vishnugupta addresses the intellectual group of the city and urges them to walk on the right path. Dhananand questions the mayor of the city and then tells Amatya to throw out Vishnugupta from the state.
Episode 34
45 mins
The entire city of Pataliputra is in a festive mood as the coronation of Prince Sukesh id announced. On the other side security is getting tighter in the city as commissioner Bhagurayan surveys the city.
Episode 35
45 mins
Varuchi expresses concern over the impending coronation. Amatya then reveals that he holds Vishnugupta responsible for the entire tension. Away from the complications of Pataliputra, Chandragupta is busy practicing his fighting skills.
Episode 36
45 mins
Tension mounts in Patliputra as Pratim, a special spy, arrives from Nepal. Shriyank worriedly informs Ajay that Vishnugupta would soon have to leave Pataliputra.
Episode 37
45 mins
Viradhgupta warns the king that Magadh would be forced to teach Nepal a lesson. Balgupta alerts Bhagurayan to keep an eye on the commander - Cheif Bhadrashal. Vishvugupta Shriyak cry out to control his action.
Episode 38
95 mins
Rumors were spreading around the city of Patliputra that soon the city would be attacked. Distressed by the kings attitude Varuchi pleads with Amatya to stop the war. Sinharan has entered the palace and murdered Prince Sukesh.
Episode 39
45 mins
The supporters of commander in chief Bhadrashal continued to hunt for Balgupta. Ashvadyaksh orders that Balgupta should be killed. Vishnugupta appoints Balgupta the new commander in chief.
Episode 40
45 mins
Amatya and Vishnugupta seek solace in the peaceful atmosphere of a monastery. Vishnugupta sends his special messenger Shanotra to Chadragupta asking him to proceed to Magadh.
Episode 41
45 mins
Shaunotra leads Chadragupta alone to meet Vishnugupta. Vishnugupta further strengthens his plans by proposing the marriage between Chandragupta and Dhananands daughter Dharini.
Episode 42
45 mins
Malayaraj and the other kings demand that the promises made by Chadragupta should be fulfilled soon. Dharani is pleading with her mid wife that she does not want to marry Chadragupta.
Episode 43
45 mins
Chandragupta tells about his desire to leave the Royal Palace. In part of the Royal Palace, attempt to kill Chandragupta says that he doesn't want to marry Dharini the daughter of Nanda.
Episode 44
45 mins
Susidhartak advises Laghu Paurav to join up with Amatya Rakshas in order to succeed in his plans. In the Rangshala of Patliputra Sushidarthak introduces Laghu Paurav and Amatya Rakshas to each other in a secret meeting to conspire together to achieve their goals.
Episode 45
45 mins
Laghu Paurav senses treachery. He rushes calling for Chandragupta to his room and is killed there. Vishnugupta orders Bhagurayan to arrest Amatya Rakshas on the charge of Laghu Pauravs murder.
Episode 46
45 mins
Haktadas arrives on the scene then informs Amatya as to how Sidhartak had saved his life. Amatya gets further ensnare in to Vishnuguptas trap as Sidhartak makes him purchase some jewelry without realizing that the jewelry belonged to Pauravraj.
Episode 47
45 mins
Sushidhartak reveals that it was Amatya who sent him with a message and jewelry to Chandragupta. To add to the tension Sushidhartak reveals that the necklace man by Amatya was Pauravraj. Vishnugupta then recalls Amatya that the center drama of the jewelry the capture of Shaktadas was a ploy to get Amatya back to Patliputra. He then appoints Amatya as Chandraguptas prime minister.