1x104 - Episode 104

January 15, 2010

Gangadhar returns the coin to Manu without recognising her. Manu vows to end the British rule in India and promises that Jhansi will be her motherland. A villager informs Manu that many times he has seen a woman dressed in black leaving the palace at night. Manu follows the woman and is shocked to know that the wall is actually a door that opens into Frasers premises. Manu is unable to enter as a guard stops her. Fraser is annoyed with Motibai for failing to teach Manu a lesson. Motibai has another plan for Manu and informs Fraser that Gangadhar would get angry to see Manu disguised as a courtesan and spying on him. When Motibai leaves Frasers premises, Manu follows her to the palace. Manu is shocked to know the woman is Motibai.

1x105 - Episode 105

January 18, 2010

Manu learns that the inmate from Jhansis palace, who made several attempts on her life, is none other than Motibai. Motibai confesses that her love for Gangadhar Rao was responsible for her acts. Just then, Gangadhar Rao arrives and disrupts their conversation. The king fails to recognise Manu as she is dressed as a commoner, and orders her arrest. A group of eunuchs enters the prison and offers sweets to the guards. When the soldiers fall unconscious, Samar Singh rescues Manu and helps her hide in the kings chariot to reach the palace. Motibai informs a worried Moropant that Gangadhar Rao is on his way to meet Manu to perform the wedding ritual. Motibai offers to take Manus place and go through the rituals so that Manus absence is not noticed. A terrified Moropant agrees to Motibais plan. Motibai gets dressed as the bride and savours being treated like a queen. However, her happiness is short-lived when Manu marches in, much to the relief of Moropant and Tatya Guru.

1x106 - Episode 106

January 19, 2010

The rituals get completed after Manu manages to reach the palace on time. Moropant orders Manu not to leave the palace until the wedding rituals are over. Fraser is surprised on learning that Samar Singh rescued Manu from prison. Motibai informs Gangadhar Rao that the person whom the king had sent to jail has escaped with the help of Samar Singh. Fraser reaches the palace and confirms the news. The British official provides further information to the King that Samar Singh plans to pray at the Durga temple later in the day. Gangadhar Rao decides that it is high time Samar Singh is punished for his wrongdoings.

1x107 - Episode 107

January 20, 2010

Manu informs Tatya Guru that she is aware of the woman who had conspired to kill her. She assures Tatya Guru that she will handle the lady all by herself. Later, she apologises to Moropant for creating problems for him. Motibai informs Manu that Gangadhar Rao has decided to finish off Samar Singh for trying to kill Manu. Meanwhile, during the ritual of applying turmeric paste before the wedding, the king leaves it midway and decides to kill Samar Singh. Motibai is happy, while Manu is shocked.

1x108 - Episode 108

January 21, 2010

Acting on the information that Samar Singh will arrive at the Durga temple, the British surround the place of worship However, they do not intend to kill the bandit as they have a different plan. When Gangadhar Rao arrives at the temple with the intention of punishing Samar Singh, a fight ensues between Samar Singh and him. However, Samar Singh only defends himself because he considers Manu his sister. The British capture Samar Singh deftly and replace him with one of their own swordsman disguised as the bandit. Gangadhar Rao fails to realise the British conspiracy. When Manu learns about the British treachery, she decides to rush to the temple.

1x109 - Episode 109

January 22, 2010

The fight between Gangadhar Rao and the man impersonating Samar Singh gets interrupted by a huge explosion. When the dust settles, Gangadhar Rao spots a letter. On reading it, Gangadhar Rao learns that his opponent is not Samar Singh and that the British conspired to kill him. Before Gangadhar Rao can finish reading the letter, Samar Singhs impersonator is fatally shot. Meanwhile, Manu manages to escape with an unconscious Samar Singh. However, the British soldiers are hot on her pursuit. Aware that Manu is not in the palace, Motibai tries to put her into trouble. She tries to inform Moropant about Manus absence. However, Prachi prevents Motibai from meeting Moropant. Gangadhar Rao tells Raghunath that Samar Singh maintained a defensive approach throughout the fight. When Fraser learns that Manu has rescued Samar Singh, he orders a curfew in the entire area to prevent Manu from entering the fort. Manu tries to enter the fort with a group of women but the British surround the group.

1x110 - Episode 110

January 25, 2010

Manu tells the British officers that if they force the women to lift their veils, she will complain to the king and accuse the officers of outraging their modesty. The women are allowed to proceed without being checked. Meanwhile, Motibai tries her best to make Gangadhar see that the girl participating in the prayers is not Manu. But when the bride lifts her veil after the prayers, it is indeed Manu. Motibai walks away in a huff. Gangadhar informs Manu that he has captured the bandit who had attacked her but is unable to punish him. Manu replies that because Samar Singh is repentant, forgiving him would be righteous. Manus answer pleases Gangadhar and he appreciates her wisdom.

1x111 - Episode 111

January 26, 2010

Motibai mocks Fraser for not being able to catch Manu. Fraser informs Motibai that if his plan had been successful, then both Samar Singh as well as Gangadhar Rao would have been dead. Motibai is shocked to learn that Fraser was planning to kill Gangadhar Rao. Meanwhile, Gangadhar Rao orders Fraser to find Samar Singh but alive. Manu informs Tatya Guru that some people from the palace are supporting the British but she vows to save Jhansi. Fraser is furious after he finds out that Motibai has refused to meet him. When Motibai eventually does visit Fraser, he gives her a gun and asks her to kill Gangadhar Rao.

1x112 - Episode 112

January 27, 2010

Fraser threatens to tell the truth about Motibai to Gangadhar Rao if she does not kill the king. Motibai is extremely worried because of her love for the king. During the mehendi ceremony (Application of the henna mixture), Manu recollects an incident which took place during Indus marriage where, the alphabet G was accidentally drawn on her hand, and she was told that she might get married to a person whose name starts with that letter. Later in the episode, Motibai is informed to get ready as Gangadhar Rao wants her to dance in front of Moghal Khan.

1x113 - Episode 113

January 28, 2010

Motibai decides to stage a play of the legendary love story of Nala and Damayanti, along with her dance performance. After getting Gangadhar Raos consent, she informs Fraser about it. Fraser finds her idea absurd but Motibai lies to him that she plans to kill Gangadhar Rao in the play. Motibai also invites Manu for the event. Later in the day, Indu applies henna on Gangadhar Raos hand and insists that she will write Manus entire name on his hand. Motibai witnesses the incident and falls on the king, thereby wiping away Manikarnikas name from his hand. Manu, who witnesses the entire scene, is worried.

1x114 - Episode 114

January 29, 2010

A girl named, Chimna, longs to see the future Queen of Jhansi and is delighted when she gets a chance to touch Manus hand. Motibai requests Manu to be part of her play, where Motibai would play the latters role. Meanwhile, after completing a religious ritual, Gangadhar Rao reminds Fraser to arrest Samar Singh as soon as possible. Samar Singh, dressed as a mendicant, meets Manu and reveals to her that Fraser and Motibai are conspiring again to create problems in Jhansi. Manu decides to find out what the conspiracy is all about.

1x115 - Episode 115

February 1, 2010

Motibai bribes the priest to solemnise Nala and Damayantis wedding in the play in such a way that she would be married to Gangadhar, and no one would be able to challenge its sanctity! Chimna overhears and decides to inform Manu. Meanwhile, Motibai requests Gangadhar Rao to play the role of Nala in the play. Gangadhar Rao agrees because everyone requests him. Manu voices her concern about Motibais ulterior motive in inviting her to the play. Jankibai, Lacho and Sakhubai inform Moropant that Gangadhar Rao has organised a musical function where Motibai would present a special performance. They say that they wish to dress up Manu for the event, much to her disapproval. Chimna manages to enter the musical programme secretly. Motibai dances before the king and others, and collapses while shes dancing. She confesses to Manu about her unbridled love for Gangadhar Rao.

1x116 - Episode 116

February 2, 2010

Fraser tells Lacho that he does not trust Motibai, so hands her a gun and asks her to shoot Gangadhar during the course of the play. Manu tends to Motibai who is unwell. Once she comes around, Motibai says that she must concentrate on her play the next day. Indu warns Manu not to be so kind to Motibai. Manu is unable to fathom the ulterior conspiracy behind the play. Motibai tells the priest her plan of action during the play. Chimna, dressed as a boy, is shocked to see Motibai in the palace. She hides in the storeroom and gets locked. Gangadhar warns Fraser to arrest Samar Singh before his marriage. Lacho tells Ali Bahadur about her plan to kill Gangadhar, and about Frasers support for her. Samar Singh, hiding in the other room, decides that he must find out about Frasers conspiracy. A jubilant Fraser presents Samar Singh in Gangadhar Raos court. Tatya Guru informs Manu about Samars arrest, and this gets Manu worried.

1x117 - Episode 117

February 3, 2010

Gangadhar demands to know from Samar Singh why he didnt fight with him, and why he had freed the person from prison, but Samar Singh does not answer. Samar Singh recalls how he had surrendered to Fraser and been warned not to tell Gangadhar the truth because Manu would be in trouble then. Gangadhar wants Samar Singh arrested but cannot as it is against the British law. Manu vows to free Samar Singh. She asks Tatya Guru to do the needful because she cannot go anywhere. Meanwhile, Lacho tells her son, Ali Bahadur, that she will kill the king during the play. Chimna finally manages to escape and meets Manu to inform her about Motibai engaging a priest to solemnise her wedding with Gangadhar. She says that the staging of the drama is a part of the plan because Motibai intends to marry Gangadhar Rao during the play.

1x118 - Episode 118

February 4, 2010

Motibai and Gangadhar Rao rehearse their lines for the play. The King is impressed with Motibais acting. Meanwhile, Manu vows that she would not let Motibai succeed in her plan. Tatya Guru warns Fraser not to challenge Queen Manikarnika. He threatens Fraser of dire consequence if he continues to torture Samar Singh. Later, Fraser asks Samar Singh why Manu wants to save him but he remains silent. When Manu prays in front of the Goddess for strength, the sword on the deity falls. Manu drags Motibai to Gangadhars court and exposes the courtesan in front of him and the assembly. She says that Motibai was an accomplice of the British and had plotted with them to kill Gangadhar. A furious Gangadhar Rao orders his men to imprison Motibai, and sentences her to death.

1x119 - Episode 119

February 5, 2010

Motibai is hanged to death. Manu comes back to reality with a jolt. She keeps the sword back near the deity and says that she will find another way to punish Motibai but would never take her life. Samar Singh lures a jail guard with hidden treasure and seeks his help in escaping from prison. Fraser tests Lachos archery skills and warns her that if she fails to kill the king and gets caught, then she would stand to lose her son. Samar Singh dressed as an English officer overhears this. Moropant refuses to let Manu watch the play, so she gets very worried. Jankibai and Indu are given flowers to be showered on Motibai and Gangadhar at the end of the play but they are not pleased about it. Sakaram comes to Jhansi and gives Moropant the gifts sent by Bajirao. Meanwhile, Lacho conceals the poisonous arrow in a musical instrument. The play begins and the entire hall is packed with court officials. Motibai vows that only she will be Gangadhars wife and the Queen of Jhansi.

1x120 - Episode 120

February 8, 2010

Moropant takes Manu away to meet Sakaram. Sakaram shows her the gifts that Bajirao has sent for her. Samar Singh disguised as one of the gift bearers informs Manu that Lacho has once again conspired with Fraser to kill the king during the course of the play. A worried Manu informs Tatya Guru about Lachos plan to kill the king, and about Motibais plot to turn the drama into a reality! Tatya Guru goes searching for Lacho. Motibai picks a poison bottle and vows that history will remember how a courtesan died in the arms of her loved one after marrying him, and how only she will be known as the Queen of Jhansi. As per the legendary tale of Nala-Damayanti, in the final scene of the play, Gangadhar appears as Nala in nine different forms. Lacho aims her arrow but is unsure who the real king is, so she waits for Damayanti to garland her loved one. Meanwhile, a maid sees Motibai lying unconscious.

1x121 - Episode 121

February 9, 2010

During the play, Manu takes over Motibais character. Manu risks her life and saves Gangadhar from the arrow shot by Lacho. Everyone thinks that it is Motibai who has protected Gangadhar. Even Gangadhar thinks that it was Motibai who saved him as Manu manages to get away. Lacho is caught red-handed by Tatya Tope who gets her before Gangadhar. Everyone is shocked. Ali Bahadur pretends to get angry and assaults Lacho. Gangadhar orders Lachos arrest. Gangadhar praises Motibai and rewards her.

1x122 - Episode 122

February 10, 2010

Moropant is shocked when he learns that Manu saved Gangadhar Rao. Gangadhar is shocked that Lacho conspired to kill him. He asks Lacho who the brain behind this conspiracy is. Lacho does not tell him anything. Jankibai tries to point out to Gangadhar that from the time he decided to marry Manu, his life has been in danger. Motibai is worried that Lacho might name her as a conspirator. Manu sends a letter to Gangadhar Rao praising Motibai and her bravery. Motibai feels guilty.

1x123 - Episode 123

February 11, 2010

Gangadhar tells Motibai that Manu has praised her act of bravery. Motibai breathes a sigh of relief. Fraser is angry at Ali Bahadur as he has failed to get Lacho out of jail. Fraser is worried that Lacho might reveal his involvement in the conspiracy. Motibai wonders why Manu didnt tell Gangadhar the truth. Manu tells her that she is impressed with Motibais love for Gangadhar Rao. Motibai decides to teach Fraser a lesson. She attacks him but gets overpowered. Manu arrives there at the nick of time and saves Motibai from Fraser. Fraser turns the tables on Manu and is about to shoot Manu.

1x124 - Episode 124

February 12, 2010

Fraser is about to shoot Manu, but Tatya Tope rescues her. Fraser is surrounded by the Nari Sena (Womens Army) and Samar. Manu warns Fraser that if he does not mend his ways, he will be taught a lesson. Motibai is moved by Manus gesture. She whips herself as repentance for her deeds. Manu feels sorry for Motibai when she comes to know of how Motibai has punished herself. She worries that Motibai may try to harm herself. Motibai is very dejected and tries to commit suicide. Khudabaksh saves her.

1x125 - Episode 125

February 15, 2010

Motibai apologises to Manu for trying to harm her. Manu tells Motibai that she is still like her elder sister. Motibai pledges her undying support to Manu. Gangadhar asks Lacho who hatched the conspiracy to kill him; Lacho denies that anyone has helped her. Aaishri comes back from her self-imposed exile. Gangadhar shows Lacho bloodstained clothes of Ali. Lacho is shocked and tells Gangadhar about Fraser. But Ali Bahadur is not dead; it was a ploy used by Gangadhar to know the truth. Gangadhar banishes Lacho and Ali from Jhansi as punishment. Gangadhar Rao tells Fraser that he knows who the conspirator is but still tells him that he is in charge of the security of the future Queen of Jhansi.

1x126 - Episode 126

February 16, 2010

Fraser has to stand with his head bowed before Manu as he has been appointed by Gangadhar for her security. Gangadhar and Manu begin the sacred ritual of honouring the five elements. Gangadhar leaves the ritual midway when he comes to know that Aaishri has come back. Manu comes to know that Aaishri is the friend of Gangadhars mother. On the death of Gangadhars mother, Aaishri had pledged to look after him. Manu is moved hearing Aaishris story. Aaishri was sent away by Gangadhars elder brother. She had vowed to return when Gangadhar became the king

1x127 - Episode 127

February 17, 2010

Motibai and the other girls apply Uptan (turmeric paste) in the prenuptial ceremony. Manu and the girls are having fun when Aaishri visits Manu. Manu throws some turmeric on Aaishri. Manu apologises to Aaishri and so does Moropant. Manu offers her mothers collection of hymns to Aaishri as her first gift. Gangadhar asks Aaishri about Manu. Aaishri tells Gangadhar that she approves of Manu. Moropant is worried that Aaishri is angry with Manu. But Tatya Dixit tells Moropant that Aaishri has approved of Manu. Fraser decides to create unrest in Jhansi by causing a riot amongst the higher and lower castes. Fraser tells Jankibai that the Shudras (lower caste) are impersonating Brahmins (higher caste). Moropant is worried as the priest from Bithur is not able to come. Jankibai decides to use a lower caste person to solemnise Gangadhars wedding. She tells Fraser about her plan and how Aaishri will not allow the wedding to happen when she comes to know of this.

1x128 - Episode 128

February 18, 2010

The wedding preparations are in full swing. Manu remembers her mother and gets emotional. Motibai tells her that she will always stand by Manu as an elder sister. Moropant gets gifts for Gangadhars mother as per tradition. Gangadhar tells him that Aaishri is like a mother to him. Moropant invites her to the traditional wedding meal. Jankibai tries to instigate Aaishri by pointing out that the priest for the wedding has not yet come. Aashri gets angry and leaves the meal. Gangadhar and Manikarnika get ready for the wedding ceremony.

1x129 - Episode 129

February 19, 2010

Gangadhar and Manu get ready for the wedding ceremony. Moropant is worried that the priest has not yet arrived. Tatya Tope assures him that he will get the priest. Moropant is moved when he sees his daughter, Manu, dressed as a bride. Motibai wants to leave because a courtesan cannot attend the wedding but Manu tells her that she has to attend the wedding as an elder sister. Jankibai assures Moropant that she will get the priest to the temple. Manu tells Tatya Tope that she is waiting for Samar Singh. Fraser tells his soldiers to keep an eye for Samar. Samar arrives and Manu leaves for the temple.

1x130 - Episode 130

February 22, 2010

Manu and Gangadhar leave for the temple for the wedding ceremony. Janki sends her man dressed as a priest to solemnise the royal wedding. Manu is very happy that Samar has managed to come. He tells Manu that Motibai helped him. Fraser wants to nab Samar, but Samar manages to escape. Motibai and Manu are worried as the priest has not yet arrived. Moropant is worried too. Aaishri is not pleased as the rituals have not yet begun. At that moment, the man whom Janki has planted as the priest arrives.

1x131 - Episode 131

February 23, 2010

Aaishri tells the fake priest to recite the proper incantations for the marriage ceremony. Aaishri humiliates Motibai when she comes to know that Motibai is a courtesan and tells her to leave. Motibai is heartbroken at the humiliation. Motibai finds a man tied in a room and comes to know that he is the real priest who was to perform the wedding. Motibai brings him to the wedding avenue and exposes the imposter.

1x132 - Episode 132

February 24, 2010

1x133 - Episode 133

February 25, 2010

Manu requests Gangadhar to allow Motibai to attend the wedding. Gangadhar agrees. The priest solemnizes the wedding of Gangadhar and Manu. After the wedding, everybody leaves for the palace of Jhansi. Manu gets upset that she is leaving her father. So she requests Gangadhar to let her meet him once again. Gangadhar lets her go. Moropant, too, gets emotional that his daughter is leaving him. Manu meets Moropant and they spend emotional moments before leaving for Gangadhars palace.

1x134 - Episode 134

February 26, 2010

The whole kingdom of Jhansi welcomes Gangadhar and Manu. Colonel Sleeman is confident that he will be able to annexe Jhansi as Manu will bear an heir only after a few years. Moropant tells Manu that she is now the Queen of Jhansi and henceforth responsible for her people. Gangadhar and Manu seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. Prachi meets Gangadhar and gives him a list of things that Manu does. Gangadhar smiles and tells her that Manu can do everything what she wants. Manu tells Tatya Tope that she wants to test her sword fighting skill before leaving.

1x135 - Episode 135

March 1, 2010

Manu and Tatya Tope have a sword fight for old times sake. Aaishri arrives and at the same time, Manu seeks Tatya Topes blessing Tatya Tope manages to hide the sword. Gangadhar promises Prachi that he will take good care of Manu. Sleeman is sure that Gangadhar will have to sign the treaty with them. Manu bids a tearful farewell to her father. Sleeman tells Fraser that he wants to meet Gangadhar in his court immediately. Manu is about to make an auspicious entry into the palace, when Fraser arrives and tells Gangadhar about Sleeman wanting to meet him.

1x136 - Episode 136

March 2, 2010

Fraser tells Gangadhar that Sleeman would like to meet him. Sakhubai taunts that Manu has brought ill-luck. Motibai defends Manu. Aaishri humiliates Motibai instead. She tells Motibai to leave. Gangadhar Rao declares Manikarnika as the Queen of Jhansi, and should be honoured and respected always. Aaishri tells Manu that she will teach her how to behave as a queen. Manu is pleased to see the grandeur of the palace. Moropant misses his daughter a lot. Even Manu misses her family and wonders how she will live without them. Jankibai worries that the British will declare Gangadhar Rao as the king. Sakhubai asks Manu why she is not ready to attend the court proceedings. When Jankibai and Sakhubai taunt that she is not invited to the court, Manu gets an invitation from Gangadhar to attend the royal court.

1x137 - Episode 137

March 3, 2010

Sleeman arrives in court to meet Gangadhar Rao. Gangadhar Rao accepts the terms of the treaty on the condition that he is given the sole rights of administration to the Kingdom of Jhansi. Gangadhar Rao is declared the King of Jhansi with all administrative rights. The ministers congratulate Gangadhar and sing praises about the good fortune that Manikarnika has brought. Gangadhar Rao and Manu perform the post wedding rituals. Gangadhar has to rename his new bride. He tells the priest that he will declare the name in court. Manu wants to meet Moropant, but Aaishri refuses. Gangadhar, himself, goes to invite Moropant to Manus renaming ceremony. He expresses his happiness that Manikarnika has brought him good fortune. Aaishri tells Manu that she should learn to forget her father. Manu is delighted when Moropant comes to meet her. Aaishri is displeased and does not speak to Moropant. Aaishri expresses her displeasure to Gangadhar too. Gangadhar renames Manikarnika as Laxmibai.

1x138 - Episode 138

March 4, 2010

Gangadhar announces Manikarnikas new name as Queen Laxmibai to the people of Jhansi. Lacho laments that her dreams are over but Ali Bahadur assures her that she should not give up hope. Tatya Tope tells Moropant that he is amazed that Manu has become the Queen of Jhansi. Moropant is happy that his dream has come true. Sleeman tells Sakhubai and Jankibai that Gangadhar will have trouble repaying the loan. It will then be easy for Sakhubai to become the Queen of Jhansi. Sleeman is happy that the British rule is spreading. Manu tells Indu that she will request Gangadhar to let Prachi and her family stay with her. Gangadhar gets worried when he hears that the treasury is empty. Gangadhar refuses to levy more taxes on the subjects. Gangadhar tells his minister to give the message to Sleeman that he will repay the loan after three months. Sakhubai is happy that Gangadhar is in trouble. Queen Laxmibai desires to meet Gangadhar Rao but she wonders what shell talk to him.

1x139 - Episode 139

March 5, 2010

Gangadhar Rao is troubled as there are not enough funds to pay the British. He goes to Aaishri who tells him that it is the turn of his subjects to help him by paying extra taxes. Sakhubai tells Sleeman that he should reduce the time period given to Gangadhar Rao to pay the taxes. Aaishri tells Gangadhar to visit Guruji Maharaj. Laxmibai overhears Aaishri blessing Gangadhar Rao as he leaves. She also hears Aaishri telling her servant how she was successful in separating Manu and Gangadhar. Gangadhar tells Moropant to stay back in Jhansi. Jankibai tells Aaishri that Moropant and his family have been asked to stay back at Jhansi. Aaishri does not like this and insults Moropant indirectly. She tells him that he should live at Durgabai Wada and not in the palace. Laxmibai is practicing sword fight, and at that moment, Aaishri enters.

1x140 - Episode 140

March 8, 2010

Aaishri gets very angry when she finds Laxmibai practicing sword fight with the traditional sword of Nevalkar dynasty. She insults Laxmibai and asks her to promise her that she will never touch any sword ever. Laxmibai tells Aaishri that she will promise never to hold a sword if Aaishri will stop using her beads to pray. Moropant sees Aaishri taking Laxmibai somewhere and tries to interfere. But he is rebuffed by Aaishri. Moropant wonders if he took the right decision by getting Manu married to a king. Aaishri lectures Laxmibai on the duties of a woman. She tells Laxmibai that she has to bear an heir to the royal family and live by her rules. Laxmibai listens to her, but later vows to herself that she will write her own destiny.

1x141 - Episode 141

March 9, 2010

Laxmibai visits Aaishri and tells her that she agrees that a woman has to perform the duty of begetting a child. She tells Aaishri that she will do her duties but it will be out of genuine love and respect for her husband. Moropant is very upset about Manu. Laxmibai promises Aaishri that someday she will win her heart. Guruji Maharaj tells Gangadhar that he has to protect Jhansi from the British. He also warns Gangadhar that the enemy has entered his palace. Jankibai is surprised to see Shivram Khanvilkars daughter, Chimnabai, in the palace. Khanvilkar was accused of trying to kill Gangadhar by Aaishri and kicked out of the palace. Laxmibai is upset when Chimnabai tells her about the plight of Moropant. Laxmibai decides to send food to Moropant. Jankibai and her servant arrive at the scene and the servant poisons the food being sent to Moropant.

1x142 - Episode 142

March 10, 2010

Jankibai poisons the food being sent to Moropant thinking that Chimnabai will eat it. Moropant and Chimnabai eat the poisoned food and they collapse. Jankibai tells Aaishri that Laxmibai is a friend of Chimnabai, the daughter of Khanvilkar. Aaishri confronts Laxmibai. Khanvilkar comes to the palace looking for his daughter and asking to meet Laxmibai. Aaishri tells Laxmibai that she is barred from leaving her room and speaking to anyone till Gangadhar arrives. Aaishri refuses permission to Khanvilkar for meeting Laxmibai. Jankibais servant informs Aaishri and Khanvilkar about a girl in Durgawada. Aaishri and the others see Moropant trying to revive an unconscious Chimnabai. Khanvilkar blames Moropant. Laxmibai feels trapped in the finery of a queen. Aaishri blames Laxmibai of not belonging to an affluent and prestigious family. She tells her of Moropant being found with Chimnabai in a compromising position. Aaishri tell Laxmibai that no one can save her marriage.

1x143 - Episode 143

March 11, 2010

Aaishri tells Laxmibai that no one can save her marriage. Guruji Maharaj tells Gangadhar that there is trouble approaching Jhansi. He also tells that Gangadhar will regain his lost treasure. Aaishri tells Tatya Dixit that Moropant is of doubtful character. Laxmibai is restless and wants to know the truth about Moropant and Chimnabai. Guruji gives Gangadhar sanctified vermillion so that his relationship with Laxmibai always remains strong. Jankibai tries to tell Aashri that Tatya must have changed the horoscope of Manu. Laxmibai disguises herself and meets Moropant. Chimnabai tells Shivram that she fainted after having the sweets, and that nothing happened between Moropant and her. Moropant tells Laxmibai that he does not know anything. Laxmibai comes to know that Gangadhar has returned. She rushes back and collides with Gangadhar. The sacred vermillion spills on her head.

1x144 - Episode 144

March 12, 2010

Aaishri tries to show Gangadhar that Laxmibai does not have the qualities and finesse of a queen. Laxmibai tries to justify her action of going out of the palace but Gangadhar does not listen to her. He tells Laxmibai that she should always listen to Aaishri as he holds Aaishri in very high esteem. Aaishri is very angry with Gangadhar for marrying Laxmibai but Gangadhar begs her pardon. Khanvilkar comes to the palace for justice. Aaishri tells Gangadhar about Moropant and Chimnabai. Gangadhar tells Aaishri that justice will be meted out. Shivram Khanvilkar and Moropant arrive for justice in Gangadhars court. Khanvilkar accuses Queen Laxmibai. Everyone is stunned.

1x145 - Episode 145

March 15, 2010

Khanvilkar accuses Queen Laxmibai. Everyone is stunned. Motibai fasts so that Laxmibai is always protected. Motibai decides to meet Chimnabai. Moropant pleads Shivram not to blame Laxmibai. Shivram tells Gangadhar that Laxmibai is responsible for his daughter losing her respect. Moropant tells Gangadhar that he accepts his fault and is ready for any punishment. Moropant pleads to Gangadhar not to accuse Laxmibai of anything. Laxmibai tells the court that Chimnabai is her friend. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that she had sent a letter to her father and it is her proof. But that letter was taken by Jankibais servant. Shivram pleads for justice. Motibai comes to the court and tries to tell the truth about Chimnabai. She is about to tell the truth of how Gangadhar was saved. Laxmibai intervenes and tells that Chimnabai had unveiled the conspiracy hatched by Lacho. Aaishri wants a witness who can testify for Chimnabai. At that moment, someone comes forth as a witness.

1x146 - Episode 146

March 16, 2010

The royal physician tells Gangadhar that the sweets that Moropant and Chimnabai consumed had poison in them. Jankibai is scared that she may get exposed. Laxmibai remembers that Jankibai was present in the kitchen at that time. Gangadhar finds that the poison was mixed in the sweets outside the kitchen. Gangadhar asks Laxmibai to tell him if there was anyone else in the kitchen. Laxmibai does not answer as she fears that the family name may get tarnished. Gangadhar tells the court that he will find out the conspirators. Laxmibai tells Moropant that he will come out of this predicament. Gangadhar is about to meet Laxmibai and she faints. Gangadhar is surprised to know that Laxmibai is fasting. Laxmibai recovers and tells Gangadhar that she would like to speak to him alone. She tells Gangadhar that she will shoot an arrow on a tree whenever she wishes to speak alone with Gangadhar. Gangadhar is amazed at the accuracy of Laxmibais shot.

1x147 - Episode 147

March 17, 2010

Moropant is very upset and decides to leave Bithur after the verdict given by Gangadhar. Khanvilkar tells his friend that he cannot wait for the verdict. Chimnabai tells her father that she has full faith in Laxmibai. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that she is indebted to Chimnabai as she had saved Gangadhars life. She begs Gangadhar to forget the enmity with Khanvilkar and mend relations with him. Gangadhar calls the ministers as he wants to give his verdict. Aaishri tells Laxmibai that she does not want any member of the Khanvilkar family to be in the court. Gangadhar tells the court that he wishes to end the enmity between the Nevalkars and Khanvilkars. He orders Moropant to marry Chimnabai. Moropant is shocked. Aaishri is stunned and Laxmibai is pleased.

1x148 - Episode 148

March 18, 2010

Gangadhar Rao gives Moropant a ministers post in his court. Sakhubai tells Jankibai that they should be wary of Laxmibai as she is not an ordinary girl. Aaishri is very upset with Gangadhars verdict. Jankibai taunts Aaishri. Aaishri in turns taunts Moropant. Laxmibai overhears Aaishri taunting Moropant. Moropant begs Gangadhar to reconsider his verdict. Gangadhar explains to Moropant that whatever is happening is destiny. Laxmibai overhears their conversation and is very pleased. Aaishri tries to taunt Laxmibai but Laxmibai retorts, and Aaishri is stunned.

1x149 - Episode 149

March 19, 2010

Aaishri tells Laxmibai that she should perform the ceremonial ritual in the kitchen and does not let her send her message to Gangadhar. Sakhubai gives Fraser money and tells him to ask Sleeman to decrease the time period that Gangadhar has been given to pay his taxes. Laxmibai makes a unique gift for Gangadhar to express her thanks to him. She shoots an arrow on the tree to indicate that she wants to meet him but Gangadhar misses to see it. Aaishri tells Gangadhar that she is pleased with his verdict. Aaishri indirectly tries to tell Gangadhar that Laxmibai is not listening to her. Laxmibai brings her gift to Gangadhar. Gangadhar gets angry with her for not following the ways of a Queen. Aaishri pretends to take Laxmibais side. Gangadhar scolds Laxmibai and she drops her gift. She goes back to her room. Aaishri tells Laxmibai that she has yet to understand Gangadhars nature. Laxmibai promises her that she will definitely win over Gangadhars love.

1x150 - Episode 150

March 22, 2010

Laxmibai tells Aaishri that she will obey her and do as she says. Gangadhar joins the pieces of the broken gift that Laxmibai made for him. Laxmibai goes to the royal kitchen and does not know what to do. Aaishri tells Laxmibai that Gangadhar is very particular about his food. Laxmibai is in a fix as she has never learnt to cook. Gangadhar and Aaishri are surprised to see Laxmibai dancing in the kitchen. Aaishri chides her. Laxmibai performs the ritual and begins to cook. She manages to cook the meal but adds a lot of spice to the dishes. Laxmibai serves the food to Gangadhar. Aaishri tells Laxmibai that she has to feed the first morsel to Gangadhar but Gangadhar insists on feeding the first morsel to Laxmibai. Then Laxmibai feeds him the other morsel. Aaishri asks Gangadhar if he liked the food made by Laxmibai. Laxmibai is tensed.

1x151 - Episode 151

March 23, 2010

Aaishri asks Gangadhar if he liked the food made by Laxmibai. Laxmibai is tensed. Gangadhar Rao praises Laxmibais cooking. Laxmibai is surprised that he ate such spicy food. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that he is pleased with her and presents her with a beautiful palanquin. Aaishri tells Laxmibai that another gift awaits her. In the court, Laxmibai is about to get her rights when Fraser enters the court. Gangadhar tells Fraser that he has no right to interfere in the court. Laxmibai gets official administrative rights. Fraser tells Gangadhar that the Governor has reduced the time of the payment of the taxes from three months to fifteen days. Sakhubai gloats at her victory as she has the treasure. Laxmibai goes to visit the people of Orchha. She is moved by the pitiful plight of the people there. The people plead to Laxmibai to reduce the burden of their loans.

1x152 - Episode 152

March 24, 2010

The people of Orchha plead to Laxmibai to help them. Gangadhar Rao declares that the people will have to pay the taxes for three years. Laxmibai opposes Gangadhars decree. She tries to explain that the people are in no situation to pay the taxes but Gangadhar tells her that his decree will be obeyed. Gangadhar shuts himself in the temple and begins to pray. Aaishri blames Laxmibai for Gangadhars troubles. The people are worried that the moneylenders will take away their profits. They are distressed when they hear the royal notice that they have to pay the taxes of three years within a week. The people plead to Laxmibai to consider their troubles. The moneylenders ask the people to repay their loan. Sakhubai talks to Fraser and congratulates him on their successful plan. She is stunned to see Laxmibai standing behind her.

1x153 - Episode 153

March 25, 2010

Sakhubai tells Laxmibai that the treasury of Jhansi is empty due to Gangadhars generous nature. Laxmibai meets Bhopatkar and tells him that they should not pay any extra money to the British. Bhopatkar agrees with Laxmibai. Laxmibai wants to meet Gangadhar to discuss the problem of repaying the loan. But Aaishri does not allow her to meet Gangadhar. Laxmibai tells Bhopatkar to take the letter that she has written to the British without Gangadhar reading it as they have very less time. Aaishri tells Gangadhar that Laxmibai has sent the letter without his permission. Gangadhar gets angry and bans Bhopatkar from all court proceedings. Gangadhar gets angry on Laxmibai for taking such an important decision without his permission. He takes away all the administrative rights from Laxmibai.

1x155 - Episode 155

March 29, 2010

Laxmibai dresses as Kranti Guru to face Samar. Sakhubai tells Fraser that she had replaced the original letter of Samar to Laxmibai. Sakhubai tells Fraser that Samar had apologized to Laxmibai in his letter but she had changed the words. Fraser and Sakhubai decide to use the policy of divide and rule to break Samar Singh and Laxmibais friendship. Fraser sends his men disguised as Samar Singhs men to torture the villagers. Laxmibai faces Samar Singh and they fight each other. Samar is shocked when he sees Laxmibai fighting him. Samar refuses to fight her. Laxmibai asks him how he dared to threaten the King. Samar tells Laxmibai that he had not threatened Gangadhar in his letter. Finally they realize that they have been used by someone. Sakhubai makes a guard lie to Gangadhar that Samar had sent a letter to Laxmibai. Samar tells Laxmibai that Sakhubai must be responsible for the missing wealth of the royal treasury as she was in charge of the palace before Gangadhar came to power.

1x156 - Episode 156

March 30, 2010

Samar tells Laxmibai that Sakhubai must be responsible for the missing wealth of the royal treasury. Gangadhar is upset that Samar Singh had sent a letter to Laxmibai. Sakhubai is surprised when she does not find Laxmibai in her room. Sakhubai tells Gangadhar that Laxmibai is not in the palace. Gangadhar goes to Laxmibais room to check on her. Laxmibai manages to come back to her room. Gangadhar confronts Laxmibai about Samar Singhs letter. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that Samar Singh had sent a letter for Gangadhar to her so that it would not get tampered. Samar tells Gangadhar in his letter that he knows how the royal treasury got empty. He also pledges his full support to Gangadhar. Sakhubai tries to point to Gangadhar that this is a ploy of Samar Singh. The British receive Laxmibais letter. The British decide to kill the Queen of Jhansi before she poses a threat to them. They send Marshall to kill her.

1x157 - Episode 157

March 31, 2010

Marshall is given details about Laxmibai and her feats. Samar and Laxmibai are shocked to see Gangadhars soldiers committing atrocities on people. Laxmibai attacks them and finds that they are British soldiers in the disguise of royal guards. Sakhubai is worried that she will be caught. Gangadhar is worried that the moneylenders are charging a high interest from the poor farmers. Jankibai taunts Sakhubai when she sees her so restless. Samar and Laxmibai follow Sakhubai and her servant. Sakhubai goes to the place where she has hidden all the treasure she stole from the royal treasury.

1x158 - Episode 158

April 1, 2010

Sakhubai goes to the place where she has hidden all the treasure she stole from the royal treasury. Sakhubai is shocked to see Fraser there. Fraser tells Sakhubai that he will return the treasure to Gangadhar and earn his respect. But Sakhubai blackmails him that she will in turn tell Gangadhar about Frasers ploys to kill Gangadhar. Fraser helps her in moving the treasure. Samar and Laxmibai manage to steal the treasure. Fraser finds a letter where Kranti Guru takes the responsibility of stealing the treasure. Samar and Laxmibai return the wealth taken from Sakhubai to the royal treasury. Samar and Laxmibai are attacked by British soldiers who are disguised as the royal guards. Gangadhar arrives there, Samar manages to escape but Laxmibai is caught.

1x159 - Episode 159

April 2, 2010

Laxmibai is arrested. Moropant worries about Laxmibai. Gangadhar is shocked to see the British soldiers disguised as his soldiers. Samar is worried as Laxmibai has been captured. He decides to save Laxmibai. Sakhubai is frustrated since her treasure is stolen. Fraser is shocked to receive a letter from Fort William informing him that Marshall has been transferred to Jhansi. Moropant goes to visit Manu in her room, but her maids try to stop him as Manu is not there. Laxmibai is worried that her identity will be disclosed in court. Samar disguises himself as a royal soldier so that he can rescue Laxmibai from the royal prison.

1x160 - Episode 160

April 5, 2010

Gangadhar welcomes Moropant as a minister on his first day in Jhansi court. Fraser is shocked to see his British soldiers in disguise at Gangadhars court. Fraser promises to punish his errant soldiers. Moropant is shocked to see Manu as the prisoner Kranti Guru in the court. Samar too is present in the court. Gangadhar asks Kranti Guru to reveal her identity. Laxmibai states that she has not committed any crime. Laxmibai denies the accusation that she is a criminal and tells everyone how she hates the British. Gangadhar accuses her of trying to steal the treasury but praises her bravery as a woman. Laxmibai asks him to check the royal treasury. Everyone wants to see the person behind the veil. Laxmibai puts two conditions before revealing herself. She asks Gangadhar to pardon all the taxes levied on the farmers. Her second condition is that Gangadhar defeat her in a flag game. Gangadhar agrees to both the conditions.

1x161 - Episode 161

April 6, 2010

Moropant is worried about Manu and asks Gangadhar to allow Manu to visit Durgawada to perform some holy rituals. Gangadhar tells Moropant that Laxmibai should be present for the flag game. Marshall arrives at the palace and sees an empty palanquin leaving the palace. He wonders why the palanquin is empty. Marshall hands over the British soldiers impersonating as the royal guards to Gangadhar. Samar Singh manages to reach Laxmibai in the prison. He tries to convince Laxmibai to escape but she refuses. Marshall meets Laxmibai in the prison. He praises her and talks ill about Gangadhar Rao. Laxmibai gets angry and warns him not to speak about Gangadhar Rao in such a manner.

1x162 - Episode 162

April 7, 2010

Laxmibai warns Marshall not to interfere in her matters. Samar Singh is caught by Marshall. Samar is shocked to know that Marshall knows that Kranti Guru is the Queen of Jhansi, Laxmibai. Marshall tells Samar that he is going to make the flag game more interesting. Marshall plants explosive at the finish point of the race. Marshalls men beat up Samar Singh. Moropant is worried about Laxmibais appearance at the game. He tells Gangadhar that Laxmibai is praying in the temple for Gangadhars victory. Laxmibai and Gangadhar Rao face each other in the competition. As Laxmibai bends to pick up the flag, her mask slips.

1x163 - Episode 163

April 8, 2010

Gangadhar and Laxmibai begin the race. Marshall waits with bated breath to see the end of Laxmibai. Laxmibai takes the flag and throws it at the finish point. There is a huge explosion. Laxmibai and Gangadhar are thrown from their horses. Gangadhar sees Kranti Guru lying on the ground, he approaches her. Laxmibais horse, Pawan, does not allow Gangadhar near her. Gangadhar asks her to remove her veil but Laxmibai reasons that no one has won the race and escapes. Marshall follows Laxmibai and shoots at her. He hits Laxmibais horse. Laxmibai is heart broken but Moropant tells her to go to the camp as Gangadhar awaits her. Marshall meets Gangadhar and tells him that Samar Singh and his gang were responsible for the conspiracy.

1x164 - Episode 164

April 9, 2010

Marshall meets Gangadhar and tells him that Samar Singh and his gang were responsible for the conspiracy. He even blames Kranti Guru but Gangadhar refuses to believe that Kranti Guru has anything to do with it. Gangadhar tells his minister to find Samar Singh, dead or alive. Laxmibai is sad to hear that her horse will never be able to run again. Moropant asks Laxmibai to give up being Kranti Guru. He tells Manu that she should try to win over Gangadhars heart. Marshall tortures Samar Singh. Laxmibai serves meal to Gangadhar. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that he is proud of Kranti Guru and praises her a lot. A servant tells Gangadhar that Marshall and Fraser have brought an important message from Fort William. Marshall tells Gangadhar Rao that the Governor has taken the objection raised by the Queen of Jhansi seriously.

1x165 - Episode 165

April 12, 2010

Marshall reads the British Governors reply to Laxmibais letter. The Governor reduces the loan amount. The whole court rejoices with Gangadhar. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that he is pleased that the Governor has reduced the loan and that the whole court is waiting to praise her. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that she wants him as her husband for a day, not as a king. Laxmibai is honoured in the court. Gangadhar also reinstates Bhopatkar. He then announces a day off for the court as he wants to spend it as the husband of Queen Laxmibai. Laxmibai asks Motibai about the likes and dislikes of Gangadhar Rao. Motibai tells Laxmibai that Gangadhar loves roses and eating Paan (betel leaf). It is announced that Samar Singh will be publically hanged. Gangadhar is amazed to know that Laxmibai is an expert in sword fighting. Gangadhar and Laxmibai are happy in each others company. Meanwhile, Marshall leads Samar Singh to be hanged publically.

1x166 - Episode 166

April 13, 2010

Gangadhar is surprised to see Laxmibais sword fighting skills. Sunder and Kashi, Laxmibais maids, want to give the news of Samars hanging to Laxmibai. But they do not find the opportunity to do so. Gangadhar and Laxmibai are happy spending time together. Samar is taken to be hanged by Marshall. Marshall taunts Samar asking him about his sister. Laxmibai and Gangadhar disguise themselves as common people and enjoy. Gangadhars minister tries to stop Marshall from hanging Samar. Gangadhar and Laxmibai come to know that Samar Singh is being hanged by the British. Gangadhar saves Samar Singh. Gangadhar wants Samar Sing to be taken in his custody but Marshall refuses. Later, Marshall agrees. Marshall promises himself that he will kill Laxmibai.

1x167 - Episode 167

April 14, 2010

Gangadhar orders his soldiers to take Samar Singh in their custody. Marshall swears to himself that he will kill Laxmibai. Laxmibai secretly meets Samar in the prison and tells him to speak the truth. In the court, Samar Singh is accused of plotting to kill Gangadhar in the blast. Laxmibai intervenes and points out that the charges against Samar should be proved, and only then can he be punished. Samar tells Gangadhar that he has left the path of crime and the one who showed him the path of righteousness was Queen Laxmibai. Samar Singh tells Gangadhar that he was arrested by Marshalls men a day prior to the flag game. Marshall tries to turn the tables on Samar Singh by asking him what he was doing in Jhansi jail. Samar Singh tells Gangadhar that he had gone to free Kranti Guru. Marshall tells Gangadhar to ask Kranti Guru to testify in the court. Gangadhar asks Kranti Guru to be present, or Samar would be hanged. Marshall is happy that Laxmibai will be exposed.

1x168 - Episode 168

April 15, 2010

Gangadhar asks Kranti Guru to be present, or Samar would be hanged. Marshall is happy that Laxmibai will be exposed. She decides that exposing Kranti Guru will throw a bad light on Gangadhar as a ruler. Laxmibai expresses her concern to Gangadhar about Samar Singh being punished in the absence of Kranti Guru turning up. Gangadhar happens to see a black veil in Laxmibais trunk. He tells her that if ever, she did not tell him the whole truth, then he will consider it as betrayal.

1x169 - Episode 169

April 16, 2010

Gangadhar tells Laxmibai, that if ever she did not tell him the whole truth, he will consider it as betrayal. She asks Gangadhar permission to meet Samar Singh. Marshall decides to free Samar Singh from Gangadhars jail and blame it on Kranti Guru. Laxmibai meets Samar Singh and tells him not to give up so easily. Laxmibai tells Samar that she will never let him or Gangadhar down. Gangadhar is shocked to know that there was an explosion in his jail and that Samar Singh has escaped. He is very angry to know that Kranti Guru has claimed the responsibility of the explosion. Laxmibai is stunned when Gangadhar tells her that Kranti Guru has helped Samar Singh escape. Laxmibai visits the jail and is moved to see so many dead prisoners and soldiers. She also finds a British badge which was deliberately planted by Marshall. Laxmibai vows to teach Marshall a lesson. Kranti Guru sends a letter to Gangadhar that she will be present in the court, provided Marshall is present too.

1x170 - Episode 170

April 19, 2010

Kranti Guru sends a letter to Gangadhar that she will be present in the court, provided Marshall is present too. Motibai is shocked to know that Kranti Guru has to be present in the court. Moropant tries to dissuade Laxmibai from going to the court as Kranti Guru. Even Motibai tells her that the people of Jhansi need a revolutionary like Kranti Guru. But Laxmibai is firm in her decision. Marshall is happy that Kranti Guru will finally be destroyed. Everyone prays for a miracle which will save Laxmibai. Laxmibai meets Gangadhar and tries to talk about Kranti Gurus appearance in the court. Gangadhar tells her that he does not believe that Kranti Guru will appear in court and that if she does, she will be severely punished. Laxmibai assures Gangadhar that if he ever feels, she has not done things according to her stature as a queen, then the reason will be for the welfare of Jhansi and its people. Laxmibai seeks Gangadhars blessing.

1x171 - Episode 171

April 20, 2010

Laxmibai decides that she may never return to Jhansi, yet she must protect her subjects, so she decides to present herself in Gangadhars court. Gangadhar asks Moropant to read the charges levied against Kranti Guru. Meanwhile, when Marshall learns that Kranti Guru has appeared in Gangadhars court, Marshall stabs Samar Singh!

1x172 - Episode 172

April 21, 2010

The lookalike is scared thinking about the consequence if Gangadhar catches her lie. However, a lady in hiding asks her to continue with the lie. Tatya Guru, Indu and Prachi come to Jhansi to meet Manu but when the lookalike brushes off Prachi, the latter declares that she isn't Manu! Motibai regains consciousness and informs everyone that the lookalike is Jhalkari. She narrates how she had seen Jhalkari on the way to her prayers. Motibai had decided to bring her to the palace and keep her as the Queen of Jhansi to save Laxmibai's marriage. Moropant informs Tatya Guru, that even he had helped Motibai but hadn't informed Manu. Motibai then tells Tatya Guru how she had received a letter that said Jhalkari's father wanted to meet her but on the way, she had got hit on the head. Meanwhile, Kranti Guru reaches the building and decides to follow Marshall to know about Samar Singh's whereabouts.

1x173 - Episode 173

April 22, 2010

1x174 - Episode 174

April 23, 2010

Marshall kills his soldier who had betrayed him in Gangadhar's court and vows to find Kranti Guru. Marshalls men dress as civilians to trace her. Motibai apologises to Laxmibai for getting Jhalkari to the palace. However, she says that her intentions were noble. Motibai had come to Jhalakri's house and requested her father to allow Jhalkari to impersonate the Queen of Jhansi for a while. Lacho and her son who were hiding had later threatened Jhalkari to be the queen if she wanted to protect her family. Shivram invites Gangadhar and Aaishri for his daughter Chimnabais wedding with Moropant. Tatya Guru threatens Jhalkari to reveal the name of the person at whose behest she was continuing with the act, but Aaishri walks in just then. Later, when Aaishri sees Motibai in the palace, she reminds Motibai that courtesans are not allowed in the palace.

1x175 - Episode 175

April 26, 2010

Sakhubai threatens Jhalkari to listen to her, or her family would be in deep trouble. When Jhalkari voices her worries to Sakhubai, she replies that none can enter the Commissionerate. She reveals that Jhalkari would mix explosives during the prayers and hand it to the king. When Gangadhar would offer it in the fire, the ensuing explosion would kill him. Sakhubai wonders how Jhalkari still has the scar and wipes her face. She gets a shock of her life when she realises that it is not Jhalkari but the queen! Laxmibai escapes. Meanwhile, Gangadhar's hand gets accidentally burnt, so Jankibai displays a lot of concern. Seeing this, Jhalkari confides the truth to Jankibai about her identity and about Sakhubai and Lachos ploy to kill Gangadhar. However, Jhalkari is stunned when she realises that even Jankibai is supportive of Lacho and Sakhubais plan. Kranti Guru and Tatya Guru fight the men in the Commissioners building.

1x176 - Episode 176

April 27, 2010

Laxmibai and Tatya Guru free Jhalkari's father and brother. Jhalkari's father pleads with Laxmibai to free Jhalkari once, and they would leave Jhansi forever. Marshall is furious and says that they must have gone to Ganesha's temple. A worried Jhalkari goes to Aaishri and confides the truth to her. However, Jhalkari gets shocked to see that it is Lacho sitting in the guise of Aaishri! Lacho warns Jhalkari that she would kill her father and brother if she did not do as told. An upset Jhalkari finally decides not to worry about the consequence and tell the king the truth. She tries to expose her scar to him but Sakhubai covers her face. Meanwhile, Laxmibai meets Prachi and her other confidantes and says that she must reach the temple. The king waits for his queen to attend the religious ceremony but when Jhalkari heads towards him, she trips, and he holds her.

1x177 - Episode 177

April 28, 2010

The king does not see the mark on her face and asks her to be careful. Nusrat informs Lacho that Kranti Guru had escaped with Jhalkaris father and brother. Marshall alerts his men dressed as civilians to keep a watch for Kranti Guru. Marshall spots Motibai with a girl and realises that she must be the Queen of Jhansi, so he chases them. Marshall and his men surround them but when he unveils the girls face, he sees that it isnt the queen. Meanwhile, at the religious ceremony, Jhalkari is asked to bring the offerings for the king. Jhalkari suggests to the king to ask the elders Sakhubai and Jankibai to make the offerings first so that the family is blessed. Sakhubai realises that the girl is Laxmibai, not Jhalkari. But the shrewd Sakhubai suggests that Aaishri is the eldest and most respected member of the family, so she must make the offerings. Aaishri agrees. A worried Laxmibai then takes a knife from nearby and holds it near the king. Aaishri sees this and is shocked.

1x178 - Episode 178

April 29, 2010

Sakhubai and Jankibai make the offerings. An explosion ensues and they get burnt. Gangadhar thanks her for saving their lives once again. However, the king is worried about the mounting conspiracies against him. Indu is stunned to see two identical people. Laxmibai explains to her how Motibai had helped her go to the Ganesha temple, and how she had replaced Jhalkari to reach the ceremony. Jhalkari thanks Laxmibai and promises her that she is willing to do anything for her. Moropant too is happy to see his daughter back. A delighted Prachi informs Indu that she will celebrate her birthday with great splendour the next day. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that untoward incidents in Jhansi have increased from the time Marshall has assumed office. Laxmibai goes to Sakhubai and Jankibai to warn them that if they ever think of harming Gangadhar again, then she would kill them. Aaishri overhears.

1x179 - Episode 179

April 30, 2010

Laxmibai covers up by telling Aaishri that she would kill those who would conspire against the king. Gangadhar accuses Marshall of spreading terror in Jhansi and warns him that if such an act is repeated, then he would be thrown out of Jhansi. Nobody wishes Prachi on her birthday, so she is very disappointed. Prachi goes with a plea to the king that everyone who forgot her birthday be punished. However, Prachi is delighted when everybody surprises her with gifts. Meanwhile, at the Commissionerate, a British officer informs Marhsall that the villagers were drawing water from their private land. Having found a reason to needle Laxmibai again, Marshall shouts at the villagers and thrashes them. Just then, Kranti Guru arrives and drags Marshall. Both of them then have a sword fight, and Laxmibai wins. However, she gives Marshall a chance and asks him to leave Jhansi.

1x180 - Episode 180

May 3, 2010

An injured Marshall comes to Gangadhars court and informs him that he would be leaving Jhansi for good. The villagers taunt Marshall for being a coward. Tatya Guru accompanies Marshall to make sure that he is out of Jhansis border. Meanwhile, the king gifts his queen a grand necklace, and she promises that she will have it removed only after her death. The painter at the palace sketches a portrait of the queen and king as well as that of Prachi. Moropant and Laxmibai are delighted and surprised to see Vahini Saheb grace the occasion of Moropants wedding. Aaishri taunts Vahini Saheb that Laxmibai was ignorant about the ways of a royal family, so she had to make great efforts to teach Laxmibai the same. Gangadhar insists that Vahini Saheb wait to till the Virat Mahotsav (A festival worshipping Goddess Durga). Moropant and Chimnabai get married. On the other hand, Marshall refuses to accept defeat and vows to destroy Jhansi.

1x181 - Episode 181

May 4, 2010

When Laxmibai welcomes Vahini Saheb to the palace and washes her feet, Aaishri walks in and taunts Vahini Saheb that its not befitting on the Queen of Jhansi to indulge in something so belittling. Vahini Saheb retorts that it is a mark of respect for ones elders. Aaishri taunts Vahini Saheb that the norms of her family are far superior. Meanwhile, impressed with the portrait of the king and queen, Gangadhar rewards Sukhlal, the painter, handsomely. Prachi too flaunts her portrait but regrets that Manu is not with her in it. Gangadhar insists that Vahini Saheb stay back for the festivity of Goddess Durga. Gangadhar asks Laxmibai to do the honours of pulling the chariot of the goddess first. Sleeman is surprised to see Marshall back in Jhansi, so Marshall informs him about his plot to kill Laxmibai. While Laxmibai is pulling the rope, an accomplice of Marshall plants a bomb on the rope and lights its string. Marshall and Sleeman wait in anticipation for the bomb to explode.

1x182 - Episode 182

May 5, 2010

Prachi complains to Laxmibai that she is unable to touch the rope, so Laxmibai gives her, her place. While Prachi is pulling the rope, she notices Marshall with his face covered and shouts out to Laxmibai. However, Laxmibai is unable to hear her amidst the noise and fanfare. The bomb detonates and Prachi is killed along with other people. Everybody is devastated with Prachis death. Preparations for Prachis last rites are on, and her foot and hand imprint is taken. Meanwhile, Marshall is furious that Laxmibai has escaped death once again. Sleeman suggests that he go underground for a few days to escape Laxmibais wrath. On the other hand, Gangadhar suddenly realises that Laxmibai is missing, so he personally goes to fetch her. When she does not open the door, Gangadhar orders that it be broken open. Aaishri sees a lifeless Laxmibai sitting and says that its important that she breaks down.

1x183 - Episode 183

May 6, 2010

Vahini Saheb tries her to best to make Laxmibai cry and see Prachi for one last time but Laxmibai remains unmoved. Gangadhar and Aaishri too attempt to bring her out of her stupor but of no avail. Aaishri says that it was Gods will but a furious Vahini Saheb retorts that she does not believe in a God who snatched an innocent child away. Prachi is cremated, and an air of gloom descends on everyone. Bajirao and Nana Saheb attend the funeral. Gangadhar returns to Laxmibai and tells her the teachings of Lord Krishna about death. He suggests that she go and collect Prachi's ashes. Laxmibai visits the crematorium and vows that she would not immerse Prachi's ashes until she sought vengeance for Prachi's death.

1x184 - Episode 184

May 7, 2010

Gangadhar orders his men to find the culprit of the heinous act immediately. Laxmibai refuses to give Prachis ashes to Vahini Saheb and declares that she would not immerse them until she brings justice for Prachi. Vahini Saheb begs Laxmibai to vent out her pain and cry. Laxmibai remains steadfast and refuses to give the ashes even to Bajjirao. Gangadhar promises Laxmibai to catch the culprit soon. When Sleeman comes to meet Gangadhar, the latter accuses Sleeman of looting them in the name of security. Sleeman retorts that internal security is not the concern of the British. It is announced that anyone who informs the king about the culprit would be awarded 5000 gold coins. Meanwhile, the other guards realise that their colleague, Lallan, knows how to make explosives and was not present on duty on the day of the blast. However, a scared Lallan clarifies that being a staunch devotee of the goddess; he had gone to attend the procession. Gangadhar, disguised as a guard, overhears.

1x185 - Episode 185

May 10, 2010

The Prime Minister and Raghunath inform Gangadhar that they have found no lead yet. It is announced that the reward for any information about the blast has been increased from 5000 gold coins to 8000. Somebody in the crowd utters Lallans name. Just then, Marshall who is in disguise takes Lallan away. Lallan retorts that he will tell the king the truth, so Marshall gets angry. Gangadhar, disguised as a commoner, follows Lallan but loses track. A murder confirms Gangadhar's suspicion about a conspiracy. Gangadhar then sees something in Lallan's hand. On the other hand, Marshall sees one medal missing from his coat.

1x186 - Episode 186

May 11, 2010

The Prime Minister informs Gangadhar that the medals for British officers are made by Jhansi's goldsmith, Samir Chandra. After Samir Chandra reads the initials on the medal, the Prime Minister says that it belongs to Marshall. Gangadhar asks the Prime Minister to give the 8000 gold coins to Lallan's wife. Gangadhar refrains from telling Laxmibai about Marshall for he fears she would ruin herself in flames of vengeance. A harried Sleeman denies that Marshall is in Jhansi despite being shown the medal by Gangadhar. A furious Sleeman orders Marshall to leave Jhansi immediately. Meanwhile, Lallan's wife is grateful for the gold coins, and thanks Laxmibai for being so understanding in spite of Lallan betraying her family at the behest of a British officer. When Laxmibai asks her who the officer was, Lallan's wife tells her that the British officer had one gold tooth. A shocked Laxmibai then recollects Prachi shouting out to her about Marshall at the procession.

1x187 - Episode 187

May 12, 2010

The Prime Ministers spy informs the king that Marshall is in the Commissionerate and the British plan to take Marshall away from Jhansi at the earliest. Laxmibai tells the king that such criminals deserve a death penalty and requests him to grant her the right to punish the culprit. He assures her that he would bring the culprit to her soon. Laxmibai tells her maids that she wishes to bathe and purify herself before the king brings the culprit to her but says that she would wash her face only after Prachi has been given justice. Tatya Guru and Kranti Guru set out to kill Marshall, and are surprised to see Samar Singh join them. The three get ready to face the challenge of finishing off Marhsall.

1x188 - Episode 188

May 13, 2010

Kranti Guru, Tatayguru and Samar aim their arrow to destroy the British ammunition but Gangadhar destroys it first. They are not able to see Gangadhar but join him in attacking the British. The officers get afraid seeing Kranti Gurus yellow flag. Kranti Guru, Tatayguru and Samar go to attack Marshall but get surrounded by the British soldiers. However, Gangadhar with his face covered comes to their rescue. A fierce battle ensues between the British soldiers and the four of them. Meanwhile, Sleeman brings the dead bodies of his soldiers to Gangadhar and demands justice. Raghunath reads Kranti Gurus letter that states she will punish Marshall within a day, and anybody who saves Marshall would meet with the same fate.

1x189 - Episode 189

May 14, 2010

Marshall asks the security guards to leave from the church because he is sure that when he was not attacked during the night, nobody would so, during the day! The procession of the goddess is underway, and the king tells Aaishri that he is hoping it goes off well this time. Kranti Guru and her army vow to finish off Marshall. Marshall goes out of the church and is confronted by Kranti Guru. He shoots her but she is unharmed. Kranti Guru narrates how her army had changed the bullets from his pistol. She then aims a pistol at him.

1x190 - Episode 190

May 17, 2010

1x191 - Episode 191

May 18, 2010

Kranti Guru, Tatya Guru and Samar kill Marshall. People shower milk as offerings on Kranti Guru as a mark of gratitude and in the process, Kranti Gurus veil slips. The people realise that Kranti Guru is none other than their queen. A furious Sleeman demands to know where Kranti Guru is, and every person around claims that he is Kranti Guru! Meanwhile, Kranti Guru has walked away, with the king following her. She drops her sword and the king recalls it belonging to his queen. Gangadhar sees Kranti Guru immersing Prachi's ashes in the river. She then dips in the river, and is confronted by Gangadhar. Gangadhar is furious on learning the truth that his queen is Kranti Guru. Laxmibai tries to justify that she did everything only for the welfare of Jhansi. However, he demands to talk to his queen, not Kranti Guru.

1x192 - Episode 192

May 19, 2010

Gangadhar is furious at his betrayal. His conscience tries to convince him about Laxmibais noble intentions but in vain. Sleeman warns Gangadhar that East India Company would be compelled to snatch the administrative rights of Jhansi if the anarchy continues. However, he suggests that if Kranti Guru is also sent to Fort William along with Marshall's dead body within a day, then Gangadhar could continue to be the king. Laxmibai deeply regrets betraying Gangadhar's trust, and for forgetting her duties as a wife after Prachi's death. Gangadhar is furious with Laxmibai for not trusting her husband or the King of Jhansi. Laxmibai agrees to surrender herself to the British as Kranti Guru but the king warns her not to. He then gives her a days time to think whether she wants to remain the Queen of Jhansi or Kranti Guru. Once the king leaves, Laxmibai starts to clutch her stomach in pain.

1x193 - Episode 193

May 20, 2010

Aaishri tends to Laxmibai who is wincing in pain. All Aaishri tells Laxmibai is that she is ready to beget a child for Gangadhar, and asks her to stay in a separate room for 5 days. Jankibai and Sakhubai hear the news and are jealous that Jhansi would soon get an heir. Spears inform Gangadhar that a disheartened Sleeman has gone to Lucknow, and things could turn for the worse if Kranti Guru is not handed over to the British. Gangadhar bribes Spears into not mentioning in his report about Kranti Gurus involvement in Marshall's death. Meanwhile, Aaishri informs Gangadhar about Laxmibai coming of age. Later, she taunts Gangadhar for not keeping his wife in his clutches. Meanwhile, Laxmibai gets bathed after 5 days and is dressed up like a queen. The dilemma of having to give an answer to the kings ultimatum worries her. On the other hand, the king too awaits his queens reply.

1x194 - Episode 194

May 21, 2010

1x195 - Episode 195

May 24, 2010

A worried Sunder informs Laxmibai that the guards would arrive soon as they have sensed an impostor in their midst. Laxmibai takes Samar to the kitchen and shows him the secret exit. Meanwhile, Gangadhar assures Spears that his soldiers would not interfere when Samar gets arrested. Sunder, who has her face covered, sees the king approaching. Thinking she is Laxmibai, Gangadhar tells her that he has decided to hand over Samar to the British for the welfare of Jhansi and requests her not to disrupt the plan. Aaishri arrives later and sees the queen fumbling and tense, so she lifts the veil and is shocked to see Sunder dressed as the queen. A frightened Sunder tells her everything what Gangadhar had told her. Aaishri warns Sunder not to reveal anything to Laxmibai. Sunder tries to speak to Laxmibai about Samar but is stopped by Aaishri. Samar reaches outside the palace but as he gallops on his horse, Spears and his men follow him.

1x196 - Episode 196

May 25, 2010

Motibai takes Laxmibai to the room where she is supposed to consummate her marriage with Gangadhar. Laxmbai cannot understand why the room has been decorated so splendidly. Gangadhar Rao orders Raghunath to beef up security for the night because the British would be arresting Samar. Raghunath informs Gangadhar that Samar would be moving out of Jhansi. Jankibai and Sakhubai inform Laxmibai that Gangadhar has given permission to the British to arrest Samar for killing Marshall so that she is not accused of his murder, but Laxmibai brushes it aside as a lie. However, Sunder comes to Laxmibai later and mentions the truth about Samar. Laxmibai rushes out of the palace secretly to save Samar. Meanwhile, Gangadhar is surprised not to find Laxmibai in the room. Raghunath informs Gangadhar that the queen had left the palace a while back. The British soldiers surround Samar, and a fierce battle ensues. Samar gets badly injured.

1x197 - Episode 197

May 26, 2010

The British soldiers go to arrest Samar but he fights them bravely. Spears aims to shoot Samar but just then, Laxmibai arrives and takes his gun away. She saves Samar from the British and asks him to go away from Jhansi. An enraged Gangadhar arrives a while later and feels totally betrayed as a husband and as the King of Jhansi, so he strips Laxmibai of all the rights of a queen, and says that she has no place in Jhansi now. Gangadhar Rao returns to the palace and announces that Manikarnika will never return to the palace. Laxmibai leaves her jewellery near the gates of palace. Lacho tells Sakhubai that dethroning Gangadhar would be her job. Tatya Guru and Moropant are shocked to know from Aaishri that Laxmibai is no longer the Queen of Jhansi or the wife of Gangadhar Rao. Aaishri blames Laxmibai for the troubles that they have had to face from the time she entered the palace. A heartbroken Laxmibai roams on the streets of Jhansi.

1x198 - Episode 198

May 27, 2010

Gangadhar refuses to conduct any proceedings in court for the day and warns everyone not to take Laxmibai's name. Spears tells his men that Marshall's death has made their job much easier because Indians would have now realised the consequence of challenging the British. Moropant and Tatya Guru are worried when they fail to find Laxmibai. He advises Moropant to stay back in Jhansi to keep an eye on the conspirators. Meanwhile, a group of ascetics find Laxmibai in an unconscious state in a jungle. Spears, who is also in the same jungle, is unable to see Laxmibai getting inside the bullock cart. When Spears confronts Acharya, he calls them thieves and orders them to leave Jhansi. Acharya replies that they will move out of Jhansi only if Gangadhar Rao orders them to leave as he is the king. An infuriated Spears is about to whip Acharya when Tatya Guru stops him. Tatya Guru reminds Spears he has no right to order anyone to leave Jhansi.

1x199 - Episode 199

May 28, 2010

Gangdhar is inconsolable at Laxmibais betrayal and starts to drink. Meanwhile, Sunder is inconsolable that the king had spoken to her about Samars arrest, thinking she was the queen. She decides to confess the truth to him. Sunder is about to meet Gangadhar but Aaishri stops her. Gangadhar's dove, Saawariya, brings Gangadhar's portrait to the place where Laxmibai is staying with the ascetics. However, just then, Shraddha, Acharyas daughter, arrives. Laxmibai reveals her name as Manu to them. A drunken Gangadhar Rao orders Motibai to dance, and she is forced to perform for him. However, he voices his displeasure at the way she danced, and collapses. Saawariya drops a flower on Gangadhar. On the other hand, Laxmbai prays to the Lord to protect Gangadhar. Sunder secretly enters Gangadhar's room and confesses the truth to him.

1x200 - Episode 200

May 31, 2010

Just when Sunder is about to reveal more, Aaishri takes her away and orders the guards to arrest Sunder. Meanwhile, Laxmibai is delighted to watch Acharya and his men practice sword fighting at the camp. Seeing the passion in her voice for her motherland, Acharya promises to teach Laxmibai sword fighting but Shraddha stops him. Acharya encourages Shraddha also to learn for self-defence but she refuses saying that he would always be there to protect her. Gangadhar is unable to forget Laxmibai, and by mistake calls Motibai by her name. Acharya seeks to meet Gangadhar but Raghunath says that he cannot because there would be no proceedings for the day. The palace guards say that after the queen has left, the king has gone back to his merry-making days. On the other hand, Spears and his men order Acharya's people to leave the camp but Acharya's boys rebel. The British officers thrash them badly. Spears then spots Shraddha and tries to rape her. However, he gets shocked to see Kranti Guru

1x201 - Episode 201

June 1, 2010

Spears is shocked when Kranti Guru comes to Shraddha's rescue. Shraddha wonders who she is. A British soldier is about to stab Kranti Guru when Acharya Sajanand saves her. Acharya reveals to his people who Kranti Guru is. Spears appears in Gangadhar's court. The Minister tells him that no decision can be taken in Gangadhar's absence. A frustrated Gangadhar Rao drinks heavily in Motibai's chamber. Aaishri goes to Motibai's chamber and provokes Gangadhar against Laxmibai and her activities. A furious Gangadhar goes to the court. Sunder asks Kashi to reveal the truth to Gangadhar, but she does not get an opportunity. Acharya teaches the finer techniques of sword fighting to Laxmibai. In the court, Gangadhar issues an order asking the `sanyasis' to leave Jhansi. He also says that if they wish to continue staying in Jhansi, they must hand over all those who had attacked the British, and if they are proved guilty, they will be hanged. But Manu feels that Gangadhar will do justice.

1x202 - Episode 202

June 2, 2010

Sakhubai is pleased with Gangadhar's decision and feels that she will soon become the Queen of Jhansi. Kashi reveals everything to Motibai. Motibai is shocked to know that Aaishri does not want Gangadhar and Laxmibai to be together. She decides to inform Gangadhar about this. Meanwhile, Acharya and Laxmibai are shocked to hear Gangadhar's orders about the `sanyasis'. Motibai requests Khudabaksh to reveal the truth to Gangadhar. Aaishri comes to know that Khudabaksh is in Motibai's chamber, and deliberately sends Gangadhar there. Gangadhar gets angry to see Motibai with Khudabaksh, and asks his soldiers to arrest Motibai. She somehow escapes from their custody and reaches Gangadhar's court. Aaishri asks Gangadhar not to entertain a prostitute like Motibai. An angry Motibai tells Gangadhar that Aaishri is responsible for creating misunderstandings between him and Laxmibai.

1x203 - Episode 203

June 3, 2010

Gangadhar gets angry at Motibai when she alleges that Aaishri had tried to separate him from Laxmibai. But Motibai swears on God and reveals that Aaishri knew Sunder was pretending to be Laxmibai and Laxmibai was unaware that he had permitted the British to arrest Samar Singh. Gangadhar believes her and goes in search of Laxmibai. Raghunath insists on accompanying the King. Gangadhar apologises to Moropant for his behaviour. Meanwhile, Laxmibai and the group of `sanyasis' cross the Jhansi border. Gangadhar Rao goes to meet the `Rajguru' regarding his problems. Guruji tells him about the great ritual at Datiya, where `sanyasis' from all over the nation would be gathering. Gangadhar hopes to meet Laxmibai there. Meanwhile, Acharya tells his wife that one has to undergo rigorous tasks to prepare for the ritual. Laxmibai volunteers to perform the difficult tasks as she considers herself Acharya's second daughter. Acharya is touched.

1x204 - Episode 204

June 4, 2010

Laxmibai begins the intricate task of preparing for the ritual. Sakhubai plans to take advantage of Gangadhar's absence, and sit on the throne. But her plan is foiled when Gangadhar returns. Laxmibai is surprised to find Tatya Guru in Datiya, but she firmly refuses to go back with him. Laxmibai continues with the preparations without taking anyone's help. The `Rajguru'(Chief Guru) is very impressed and informs Laxmibai that King Gangadhar Rao will be attending the holy sacrifice. Gangadhar Rao is eager to meet his queen. Gangadhar Rao's soldiers take the disguise of pilgrims and begin searching for Laxmibai. After finishing her work, Laxmibai prepares to leave the venue, but she suddenly notices Gangadhar Rao's arrival. Gangadhar Rao meets Acharya and apologises to him. He also expresses his desire to personally apologise to every member of the hermitage.