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.

1x154 - Episode 154

March 26, 2010

Gangadhar strips Laxmibai of all her administrative rights and confines her to her room. Laxmibai is upset that Gangadhar got angry with her. A few British soldiers disguise themselves as the soldiers of Jhansi and attack farmers. The farmers are saved by Samar who inspires them to unite and protest against the taxes imposed by Gangadhar. The farmers protest in front of the royal palace. Gangadhar tries to pacify the crowd but he fails. Samar Singh shoots an arrow at the balcony where Gangadhar is standing. Laxmibai is shocked to see Samar. Gangadhar is upset that he has to take the tax from the people. Laxmibai wonders why Samar is instigating the farmers. Laxmibai gets a letter from Samar in which he threatens to kill Gangadhar. Laxmibai dons her Kranti Guru form to protect Gangadhar from Samar.

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.

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.

1x205 - Episode 205

June 7, 2010

Laxmibai tries to avoid Gangadhar's view by escaping into the jungle. Gangadhar Rao comes to know that the 'sanyasis' have given shelter to a girl. Gangadhar Rao is sure that the girl is Laxmibai and begins to search for her. Spears sees Gangadhar and asks his soldiers to follow him. Sakhubai reveals to Jankibai that she has informed Spears that Gangadhar Rao is searching for Laxmibai in Datiya. Sakhubai conspires to kill Gangadhar with Spears' help. Raghunath follows Laxmibai and gets attacked. The hired assassins of the British, disguise as Gangadhar soldiers and attack him. Laxmibai reaches there on time and saves Gangadhar's life. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that Jhansi is awaiting its queen. Laxmibai says that he will also have to accept her as Kranti Guru because it is her duty to fight against the British. Gangadhar Rao remains silent. Therefore, she leaves from there.

1x206 - Episode 206

June 8, 2010

Gangadhar Rao is very upset by Laxmibai's absence. He announces that her dagger will represent her in the court. However, Moropant is sure that Gangadhar has met Laxmibai. Sakhubai is extremely pleased that Gangadhar Rao and Laxmibai are not together and cannot have an heir. She begins to conspire to kill Gangadhar. Laxmibai meets Samar Singh co-incidentally and is stirred on seeing his pitiable condition. Samar informs Laxmibai that some company officers are forcing villagers to grow opium. He also tells her about the increasing number of deaths in the village, due to the farming of opium. Laxmibai vows to teach the officers a lesson and motivates Samar to join hands with her. A villager named Karma announces that Gangadhar Rao is a traitor and their biggest enemy, because he gave away their villages to the British. Laxmibai is shocked. Other villagers agree with him.

1x207 - Episode 207

June 9, 2010

Samar Singh tries to explain to Karma that Gangadhar Rao is not a traitor. But an agitated Karma interrupts him and vows to behead Gangadhar Rao within a year. Laxmibai gets furious and says that Gangadhar Rao is not an ordinary man. She asks the villagers to fight in unison against the British. The villagers are impressed by Laxmibai's words and pledge to oust the British from their country. Laxmibai and Samar Singh train the villagers to fight in the battlefield. Kranti Guru and the villagers attack the British in Araj. They defeat the British and free the villagers captured by them. Spears informs Gangadhar Rao about the incident. Gangadhar assures to investigate. But he and his ministers are pleased by Kranti Guru's action. A group of British soldiers surround Kranti Guru and are about to attack her.

1x208 - Episode 208

June 10, 2010

Laxmibai (Kranti Guru) continues with her nonstop efforts to fight against the British. The story takes a leap of a few years. Lord Dalhousie becomes the Governor General of India in 1848. He captures Satara and now intends to grab Jhansi. Karma wonders what connection Kranti Guru has with Gangadhar Rao. Spears informs Gangadhar Rao that the British treasury is going to be shifted from Jhansi to Gwalior for safety from dacoits. He asks Gangadhar to provide his soldiers, for escorting the treasure since the dacoits will not attack the soldiers of Jhansi. When Spears reveals that the leader of the dacoits is a woman, he guesses that the leader is Laxmibai. Gangadhar agrees to have security provided to the British provided they return the villages that they have captured. Spears agrees. Laxmibai and her group come to know about the transfer of the treasury. Gangadhar Rao hopes to meet Laxmibai soon.

1x209 - Episode 209

June 11, 2010

Kranti Guru and her group attack Spears and his troops who are travelling from Jhansi to Gwalior. They even manage to steal the treasure. On the other hand, Karma and his group attack Gangadhar and his soldiers in order to steal the remaining treasure. Karma is about to stab Gangadhar, but Laxmibai reaches there and saves him in the nick of time. In the court, Gangadhar tells his ministers that the leader of the dacoits must surely be very intelligent or else they would have not known about the treasure. Captain Martin tells Gangadhar that someone from the palace must be leaking out the information. He also informs that the East India Company has sent him to help. But Gangadhar refuses to take help. Martin tells him that the British wants their stolen treasure back.

1x210 - Episode 210

June 14, 2010

Kranti Guru reprimands Karma for trying to kill Gangadhar Rao. Karma angrily tells the villagers that Kranti Guru has some connection with Gangadhar Rao. He also expresses his suspicions about Laxmibai stealing the treasure. Just then, Samar Singh brings the treasure. The villagers are delighted and they praise Laxmibai. Spears asks Martin, why he asked Gangadhar Rao to recover their treasure from the dacoits. Martin says that by doing this, Gangadhar Rao and the dacoits will fight with each other and die. The festival of 'Vatasavitri' approaches. Gangadhar Rao and Laxmibai terribly miss each other. Laxmibai goes to the spot where she met Gangadhar Rao while saving him from Karma. Even Gangadhar Rao visits the same place, but they fail to see each other. Karma kills one of the group members and gets caught by the villagers.

1x211 - Episode 211

June 15, 2010

When Laxmibai asks Karma the reason for killing the man, Karma lies that the man was an informer of the British. On searching, a bag of gold coins is indeed found in the man's pocket. One of the group members decides to kill Karma. But Karma begs to her to save his life. She forgives him at Samar Singh's behest. Gangadhar Rao asks Raghunath Singh for a detailed report. Laxmibai tells Samar Singh that she is feeling bad about putting Gangadhar Rao in trouble after stealing the treasure. Laxmibai decides to send a peace proposal to Gangadhar Rao. Meanwhile, Gangadhar Rao sends a similar peace proposal to the revolutionaries that if they return the treasure, he will take the 11 villages back from the British and declare them tax free forever. A villager of Jhansi informs Spears and Martin about Gangadhar's peace proposal. Martin feels happy assuming that Gangadhar has walked into their trap.

1x212 - Episode 212

June 16, 2010

1x213 - Episode 213

June 17, 2010

The `sanyasis' are shocked when they find a corpse whose head has been severed. They also find Gangadhar Rao's letter saying that he will take over the eleven villages from the British if the revolutionaries hand over the British treasure. Gangadhar Rao and his soldiers march towards the revolutionaries along with the British soldiers. Martin is sure that Gangadhar Rao will be either killed by the revolutionaries, or the British army will kill him. Meanwhile, the revolutionaries too prepare to fight with Gangadhar Rao. Karma finds the letter from Ganesh's corpse and realises that Laxmibai wants to establish peace with Gangadhar Rao. Karma burns the letter. Although Samar Singh notices the letter, Karma manages to hide its contents. The women from Laxmibai's group ask her to stop the war in order to avoid more deaths. When they try to fight with Gangadhar Rao, a group of women headed by Laxmibai comes between the two groups.

1x214 - Episode 214

June 18, 2010

1x215 - Episode 215

June 21, 2010

Martin reprimands his men for not bringing Gangadhar's dead body and orders them to bring it. But when one of the men refuses to go, he gets killed. Laxmibai overhears Martin telling his men to search for Gangadhar Rao and kill him. Laxmibai concludes that it is not safe to shift Gangadhar Rao anywhere for treatment. Raghunath and the Prime Minister are worried on not finding Gangadhar Rao. The Prime Minister asks Raghunath to search for Gangadhar. Laxmibai somehow manages to hide Gangadhar in a hut. Outside the hut, Laxmibai is shocked to hear her people vowing to kill Gangadhar. Raghunath finds a dead body in the jungle whose face is unrecognisable, and assumes it to be Gangadhar Rao's. Karma comes to the village and tells everyone that Gangadhar has been killed. Everyone rejoices. Samar Singh informs Laxmibai about the same. Laxmibai is puzzled. Gangadhar Rao's body is brought to the palace. Everyone mourns over his death.

1x216 - Episode 216

June 22, 2010

Karma asks Martin if he will fulfill his promise of making him the Subedar (head) of the 11 villages. Martin angrily replies that the deal will be fulfilled only when they get their treasure back. At the palace where everyone is mourning over Gangadhar's death, Tatya Guru gets worried about Laxmibai. When Sakhubai and Jankibai shed false tears over Gangadhar's death, Lacho walks in. The Prime Minister reminds her that Gangadhar had asked her never to step into Jhansi again. Karma tells Samar that they should distribute the wealth amongst themselves, but Samar strongly opposes. Karma comes to know from Samar that only Laxmibai knows the whereabouts of the treasure. Spears and Martin come to the palace to pay their condolences to the deceased King of Jhansi. Lacho requests Spears to make her son Ali Bahadur the next king. At the same time, Sakhubai and Jankibai too try to bribe Spears and Martin for making them the next ruler.

1x217 - Episode 217

June 23, 2010

Laxmibai brings a physician in order to treat Gangadhar. When the physician sees Gangadhar, he refuses to treat him since he is an enemy. But Laxmibai explains to him that Gangadhar is a victim of the British conspiracies. Laxmibai requests the physician not to disclose to anyone that Gangadhar is alive. Tatya Guru feels that things are not as they appear to be. Meanwhile, a devastated Motibai insists on taking imprints of Gangadhar Rao's feet, as his remembrance. The physician lies that he had gone to treat Laxmibai who was injured while practicing sword fighting. After hearing about Gangadhar's death, Lord Dalhousie passes a law in order to capture Jhansi. Karma discreetly enters Laxmibai's hut to search for the treasure. But Samar Singh catches him. The supposed corpse of Gangadhar Rao is taken for cremation. No one pays heed to Moropant's request to wait for Laxmibai. Motibai reveals that there is a mark under Gangadhar's foot, which was missing from the corpse.

1x218 - Episode 218

June 24, 2010

Jhansi's Prime Minister and Raghunath are elated to know that Gangadhar Rao is alive. When Raghunath is about to tell everyone, the Prime Minister stops him saying that Gangadhar's enemies could try to harm him again. Tatya Guru decides to find Gangadhar Rao immediately. Laxmibai decides to hide her identity from Gangadhar. Samar happens to address her as Manu. Karma asks Laxmibai the reason for visiting the physician. She lies that her foot had got sprained. Tatya Guru overhears Martin telling Spears that the East India Company will take over Jhansi within 48 hours of Gangadhar Rao's death, under the doctrine of lapse. Meanwhile, Gangadhar regains consciousness. Laxmibai takes the disguise of a man and introduces herself as Raja. Raja asks Gangadhar if Laxmibai had indeed betrayed him. Gangadhar reveals that it was he who has betrayed her. Raja asks him if he will accept the Laxmibai as the Queen of Jhansi if she is really the head of the revolutionaries.

1x219 - Episode 219

June 25, 2010

Gangadhar says that he will never accept the leader of the revolutionaries as his wife. Martin tells Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho that if Laxmibai does not return to the palace within 48 hours, the British will decide who will take over the throne. Moropant arrives and announces that only Laxmibai can take that decision. Moropant reveals that Gangadhar and Laxmibai are alive. At this, Martin says that if Gangadhar Rao does not arrive within 48 hours, the throne will be taken over by someone else. . Tatya Guru, who is search of Gangadhar Rao, meets Samar and tells him that he needs to find Gangadhar at the earliest. Samar tells him that he knows where Gangadhar is and promises that Gangadhar will reach the palace safely. At the palace, Martin announces that if Gangadhar does not arrive within 48 hours, the East India Company will take over Jhansi. Karma keeps a watch over Samar when he goes to Laxmibai's hut. Karma is shocked to see Gangadhar Rao alive.

1x220 - Episode 220

June 28, 2010

Laxmibai tells Samar Singh that she will take Gangadhar Rao back to Jhansi, along with the treasure. She also tells him that Gangadhar had made a deal with the British to give him the administrative powers of 11 villages if he returns the treasure. Karma overhears their conversation and instigates the villagers to kill Gangadhar and acquire the treasure. Lord Dalhousie sends a letter to Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho asking them to vacate the palace by next morning. Karma and his group of revolutionaries try to stop Laxmibai from taking Gangadhar Rao to Jhansi. But Laxmibai vows to kill anyone who tries to stop her. Karma asks Laxmibai what relation she has with Gangadhar. Tatya Guru arrives and explains to the revolutionaries, how important it is for Gangadhar Rao to return to Jhansi. Inspite of this, Karma rushes ahead to kill Gangadhar, but Laxmibai counterattacks him. Laxmibai promises the villagers that she will never break their trust.

1x221 - Episode 221

June 29, 2010

Karma forces some of the revolutionaries to attack Laxmibai. But Tatya Guru and Acharya fight against them, and Laxmibai leaves. On the way, Laxmibai takes the disguise of Raja. Karma tries to follow Laxmibai, but gets fooled. Gangadhar regains consciousness when they are on the way. Upon reaching the Jhansi border, Laxmibai notices British soldiers posted all over. Just then, a British battalion which is on its way to the palace passes by. Laxmibai thinks of a plan. At the palace, Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho get ready to leave the palace. Martin is about to hoist the English flag on Jhansi fort, when the battalion arrives. An officer from the battalion asks him to stop. And the officer turns out to none other than Gangadhar Rao himself. Everyone is happy to see him. Gangadhar hoists the flag of Jhansi.

1x222 - Episode 222

June 30, 2010

Gangadhar alleges that Martin took advantage of the rumors of his death and tried to take over Jhansi. Tatya Guru asks Laxmibai to reveal her identity to everyone. But she wants to wait for the right time. When Gangadhar addresses his subjects, Karma is present there in a disguise. Gangadhar tells his people that his life was saved by Raja who has also returned the British treasure. Gangadhar also assures to take back the administration of the 11 villages. Karma wonders who Raja is. Meanwhile, Laxmibai leaves from there. Tatya Guru reveals to Moropant that Raja was none other than Manu herself. Laxmibai returns to her camp and assures the revolutionaries that the British will soon return the 11 villages. Gangadhar decides to return the treasure to the British in order to get the powers of the 11 villages. Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho apologise to Gangadhar, and he forgives them. Laxmibai hopes that the hatred of the villagers towards Gangadhar vanishes soon.

1x223 - Episode 223

July 1, 2010

Gangadhar Rao returns the treasure to Martin, but he insists on seeing the treasure first. When Martin gets the chests opened, he finds only rocks instead of the treasure. Martin is furious and accuses Gangadhar of cheating the East India Company. He also says that Gangadhar is not fit to sit on the throne. Gangadhar Rao tells Martin that it could be a conspiracy against him. Martin apologises to Gangadhar but also announces that he has to receive the treasure within 24 hours. It is revealed that Karma had stolen the treasure. Moropant arrives at Laxmibai's camp to meet her. When he asks her to come back to Jhansi, she tells him she will return only when Gangadhar Rao gets the 11 villages. Moropant reveals to her that the treasure has been stolen. Laxmibai is shocked, but she is sure that Karma is behind the theft. Karma goes to meet Martin and tries to strike a deal. Karma offers to give good news to Martin if he makes him the `Subedar' of the 11 villages.

1x224 - Episode 224

July 2, 2010

Laxmibai fails to find the treasure and decides to kill herself by self-immolation. When Acharya is about to light the pyre, his disciples try to stop him. However, Karma snatches the torch and lights the pyre. Assuming Laxmibai to be dead, Karma declares himself the Subedar of the village and also asks Samar and Acharya to leave the village. Laxmibai escapes through a secret passage with the help of Samar Singh and Acharya Sajanand. As expected by Laxmibai, Karma tries to take the treasure out from its secret location. When Karma goes to meet Martin, Laxmibai stealthily follows him. Karma gives the treasure to Martin and asks him to make him the Subedar of the eleven villages. Martin gives him a document declaring him the Subedar of 11 villages, but Karma is shocked when Martin stabs him. Laxmibai is surprised to hear Karma's screams. Laxmibai finds Karma in a critical state. Karma is surprised to see Laxmibai alive.

1x225 - Episode 225

July 5, 2010

Karma asks Laxmibai her true identity. She answers by saying that she is an Indian. Laxmibai decides to treat Karma and thinks of searching the treasure herself. Karma repents for his past behaviour and begs to Laxmibai to forgive him. Laxmibai and Samar somehow steal the treasure from Martin's men. Laxmibai sends the treasure to Gangadhar Rao along with a letter saying that the treasure was stolen by the British so that he does not get the administration of the eleven villages. Gangadhar Rao calls Martin to the palace and rebukes him for forcing him to pay for the treasure that was stolen by the enemies. Martin says that the treasure was stolen under his (Gangadhar's) jurisdiction. Gangadhar Rao announces that he is going to get the eleven villages for himself since he has the treasure in his possession. Martin is stunned when Gangadhar Rao soldiers bring the treasure before him.

1x226 - Episode 226

July 6, 2010

Martin is shocked to see that Gangadhar has managed to retrieve the treasure. Gangadhar asks Martin to come to the village, where he will hand over the treasure and take the administrative powers of the 11 villages. Martin feels humiliated and decides that he will not let Gangadhar take over the villages. The villagers are also happy to know that Laxmibai successfully took the treasure from Martin and handed it over to Gangadhar. Gangadhar arrives to the village to sign the treaty. Martin arrives at the village and is enraged to see Karma alive. He refuses to sign the treaty and keeps a condition that Karma will have to lick his shoes. Gangadhar gets angry at Martin, but Martin still raises his gun to shoot Karma. Raja (Laxmibai) intervenes and saves Karma. Raja challenges Martin to a duel using English weapons. Martin accepts the challenge. The contest is scheduled for the next day.

1x227 - Episode 227

July 7, 2010

Raja seeks Gangadhar's blessings for the duel. Gangadhar asks Samar Singh about Laxmibai's whereabouts. Samar says that he knows where she is, but has promised Laxmibai that he will keep it a secret. Samar criticizes Gangadhar for not understanding Laxmibai and compelling her to leave the palace. Karma overhears them and realises that Rani is actually Maharani Laxmibai. Karma apologises to Rani and pleads to forgive him. Laxmibai forgives him and makes him promise that he will never tell the truth to anyone. Samar tells Laxmibai that Gangadhar is repenting for his past behaviour. Meanwhile, Gangadhar prays to God to unite him with Laxmibai soon. The day of the duel arrives. Everyone gathers at the ground. It is announced that an extremely violent man named Pascal will fight on behalf of Martin. Everyone is shocked to see him. Just then, Raja (Laxmibai) arrives there.

1x228 - Episode 228

July 8, 2010

Gangadhar and the others are shocked to see the huge man standing to fight against Raja. Martin announces the rules that there are no rules and the fighters can use any weapon they wish. Gangadhar Rao objects to Martin's decision. Martin asks if they have any one to replace Raja. But Raja accuses Martin of being a coward and participating in the fight himself. Raja says that he wants to fight, and asks Gangadhar Rao not to withdraw. The duel begins. Raja evades every attack from Pascal and snatches all his weapons. Fearing defeat, Martin announces the end of the first round. Even in the second round, Raja is ahead of Pascal. Raja throws Pascal on the ground. But Pascal throws a powder given by Martin, into Raja's eyes. Raja becomes temporarily blind.

1x229 - Episode 229

July 9, 2010

1x230 - Episode 230

July 12, 2010

A villager thanks Gangadhar Rao for freeing them for the British. Gangadhar Rao gives the credit to Laxmibai. Tatya Guru asks Laxmibai to return to the palace. But she refuses. Gangadhar feels disappointed to see Laxmibai leaving from there. He follows her. Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho are shocked when Motibai tells them that the girl who won against Pascal is Maharani Laxmibai. Spears is very upset that Fort Williams accepted his resignation. Everyone is sure that Gangadhar Rao will return to the palace with Laxmibai. But Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho refuse to believe that the girl is indeed Laxmibai. Meanwhile, Laxmibai reaches a temple and faints. Gangadhar goes to help her. Laxmibai gains consciousness and initially gets angry with him. She refuses to return with him as she believes that he will still not accept as his queen as well as Kranti Guru. But Gangadhar Rao says that he is ready to accept her in both the forms.

1x231 - Episode 231

July 13, 2010

Gangadhar Rao and Laxmibai decide to return to the palace. The villagers are pleased to see them together. Gangadhar thanks the villagers for their love and support towards Laxmibai. The women of the village decorate Laxmibai. Meanwhile in Bithur, Vahini Saheb receives a message from Gangadhar Rao that Manu is returning back to Jhansi, and they have been invited to bless them. A delighted Vahini Saheb informs about this to Bajirao and Nana Saheb. Bajirao asks Vahini Saheb and Nana Saheb to go without him, since he is unwell. He also prohibits Vahini Saheb from telling Manu about his ill health. The villagers thank Laxmibai for what she has done for them. Laxmibai bids farewell to the villagers.

1x232 - Episode 232

July 14, 2010

Laxmibai returns to Jhansi and the subjects are overjoyed. Laxmibai is overwhelmed with emotions on entering the palace after several years. Laxmibai is even more pleased to see Vahini Saheb and Nana Saheb. When Gangadhar asks Sakhubai, Lacho and Jankibai to bless Laxmibai, Sakhubai refuses to do so and asks for a proof that she is indeed Laxmibai. Gangadhar gets furious. But Laxmibai goes towards her and whispers that she knows that she (Sakhubai) had stolen Gangadhar Rao's treasure. Laxmibai threatens to expose her misdeed. Sakhubai panics and quickly blesses Laxmibai saying that she was only testing her. Gangadhar Rao wishes to spend time with Laxmibai. But Vahini Saheb takes Laxmibai with her saying that she needs rest. Gangadhar is disappointed.

1x233 - Episode 233

July 15, 2010

Laxmibai is overwhelmed to see her portraits that Gangadhar had painted in her absence. Some British officers Malcolm and Ross tell Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho that they should see to it that Laxmibai and Gangadhar Rao do not consummate their marriage. If they succeed in doing that, the British officers promise to give them the administrative powers of Jhansi. The British officers suggest that they should use Vahini Saheb for this purpose. Meanwhile, Vahini Saheb asks Laxmibai's maids about Laxmibai's whereabouts. The maids do not reveal that she is with Gangadhar Rao. Gangadhar and Laxmibai spend some romantic moments with each other. Gangadhar shows her a sculpture made by him, whose face is incomplete because he didn't know how she looked now.

1x234 - Episode 234

July 16, 2010

Laxmibai's maid Kashi comes to Gangadhar's room and informs Laxmibai that Vahini Saheb is searching for her, to get a `puja' performed through her. Laxmibai gets worried and is about to leave the room, when Vahini Saheb reaches there, Gangadhar quickly makes her hide inside and lies to Vahini Saheb that Laxmibai is not in the room. Vahini Saheb leaves. Laxmibai leaves too. Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho try to instigate Vahini Saheb against Laxmibai saying that she was responsible for Prachi's death. Vahini Saheb gets furious at them for trying to brainwash her against Laxmibai. She also reminds them that they are able to stay in the palace only due to Laxmibai. Nanasaheb challenges Laxmibai for a swordfight. Laxmibai tells him that she has to go for a `puja'. But when Nanasaheb provokes her, she gets ready to fight. She defeats Nana saheb. Just then, Gangadhar reaches there and challenges Laxmibai for a fight. She agrees.

1x235 - Episode 235

July 19, 2010

1x236 - Episode 236

July 20, 2010

Gangadhar Rao seeks the blessings of Tatya Dixit, before going to his chamber to meet Laxmibai. A priest tells the Prime Minister that Tatya Dixit's calculation regarding the auspicious time for the consummation of Gangadhar and Laxmibai's marriage is wrong and could cause disaster. Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho are delighted. Unaware of these happenings, Laxmibai shows reluctance in getting intimate to Gangadhar, claiming that she is not mentally prepared yet. Tatya Dixit feels offended at the priest's allegation and decided to demand justice from the king. Gangadhar understands Laxmibai's situation and supports her. Laxmibai accompanies him to the court. Gangadhar is surprised to see Tatya Dixit demanding justice. The priest reveals that Tatya Dixit miscalculated because he had referred to an old almanac. Sakhubai instantly says that if Gangadhar had consummated the marriage, he would've died.

1x237 - Episode 237

July 21, 2010

Laxmibai is moved to see the pain in Tatya Dixit eyes when he congratulates the new royal priest. She tells Tatya that Gangadhar has only retired him from his services, but he can continue to advice the King on a personal note. Later, Laxmibai is deeply engrossed in praying to Lord Krishna when the accessories of the idol accidentally catch fire. Kashi comes in the nick of time and extinguishes the fire. Laxmibai asks Kashi to get new accessories. As soon as Kashi leaves, a new maid comes and hands over accessories to Laxmibai. When Laxmibai asks her identity, she claims to be the new maid and says that this idol of Lord Krishna has been given to her so that the heir of Jhansi is always protected. Ross and Malcolm, along with Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho plan to use a loyal servant of Gangadhar Rao as their pawn. They approach Gangadhar Rao and tell him that the Rajputs of Bundelkhand are terrorising and looting people, and so they have decided to take action against the dacoits.

1x238 - Episode 238

July 22, 2010

Gangadhar Rao seeks the blessings of Tatya Dixit, before going to his chamber to meet Laxmibai. A priest tells the Prime Minister that Tatya Dixit's calculation regarding the auspicious time for the consummation of Gangadhar and Laxmibai's marriage is wrong and could cause disaster. The Prime Minister confronts Tatya Dixit regarding the same. Moropant too consults the religious almanac and agrees that the time is inappropriate. Moropant gets worried and asks the Prime Minister to stop Gangadhar. Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho are delighted. Unaware of these happenings, Laxmibai shows reluctance in getting intimate to Gangadhar, claiming that she is not mentally prepared yet. Tatya Dixit feels offended at the priest's allegation and decided to demand justice from the king. Gangadhar understands Laxmibai's situation and supports her. Gangadhar hears the bell ringing outside the palace and decides to hear out the woe of the complainant.

1x239 - Episode 239

July 23, 2010

Raghunath feels humiliated when Gangadhar sends Tatya Tope instead of him. Laxmibai later meets him and explains that the British were planning to use him against his fellow Rajputs so that they can divide them and rule. Raghunath thanks Laxmibai for making him see the reality. Gangadhar is highly impressed with Laxmibai's intelligence and gives her the Nevalkar's Royal Sword which is a hereditary weapon of the family. Gangadhar says that he is sure she will hand over the Royal Sword to the heir of their family. Tatya Dixit conducts a `puja' for the bright future of Gangadhar and Laxmibai, during which Gangadhar's shawl accidentally catches fire. Jankibai comments that is an inauspicious omen. Tatya Dixit says that King faces a threat to his life for a certain period of time. Hence, Tatya chants a hymn for the well-being of the King. Laxmibai too prays in her chamber. Seeing Laxmibai engrossed in prayer, the new maid carefully looks at the entire chamber and notices the Royal Sword.

1x240 - Episode 240

July 26, 2010

Sakhubai, Lacho and Jankibai discuss how their pawn would soon poison the tip of the sword that Laxmibai would use in the fight against Gangadhar. Meanwhile, Laxmibai notices footmarks of mud in her room. Interestingly, Raghunath too had washed his feet earlier because they were soiled in mud. When Sunder comes in, Laxmibai notices that her feet too are soiled. Laxmibai and Gangadhar begin their sword fight. However, Sunder interrupts and says that an ascetic at the palace door was willing to accept donations only from the queen. Laxmibai rushes to the palace gate and asks the ascetic what she wants. The ascetic demands the royal sword that Gangadhar had gifted her. She suggests that Laxmibai first purify the sword in milk before giving it away. However, Laxmibai is horrified to see the milk turn black after the sword is immersed in it. Sunder says that the sword must have been laced with poison.

1x241 - Episode 241

July 27, 2010

Laxmibai is unable to trace the ascetic. A worried Laxmibai goes to meet Gangadhar but does not tell him the truth. When a black cat jumps out of Gangadhar's cupboard, her suspicion about a conspiracy gets confirmed. The royal physician tests the sword and says that it has been laced with poison. When he tells Laxmibai that he had used the book last in the palace, she realises that the conspirator is from the palace itself. She confronts Sakhubai, Lacho and Jankibai with a sword. They are terrified, so she asks them what's so dangerous about the sword. Laxmibai warns them not to ever harm Gangadhar. Meanwhile, Laxmibai confronts an unidentified man. On the other hand, Gangadhar waits for his queen in his court. Ross and Malcolm complain to Gangadhar that the situation in Bundelkhand has not been brought under control in spite of sending Tatya Tope.

1x242 - Episode 242

July 28, 2010

Gangadhar is furious that his queen is missing. Sunder mentions that Laxmibai had earlier met the royal physician and later, she had met Jankibai, Sakhubai and Lacho and argued with them. The physician informs the king that the queen had summoned him to inquire about the sword being laced with poison. Gangadhar blames the Prime Minister and Raghunath for the lax in security. Sakhubai asks the man with his face covered where the queen is. When he says that she is not with him, Sakhubai wonders where the queen is. An old woman approaches Laxmibai and says that she is mother of the maid who gave her the message to reach the place. She gives her an anklet and says that it will protect her husband. Laxmibai returns to the palace in the middle of the night and spots a person near their chamber. However, the person escapes. Gangadhar assures her that they would fight all the conspiracies together, and that he would remain unharmed as long as she was with him.

1x243 - Episode 243

July 29, 2010

Laxmibai wonders who the culprit is, and begins to doubt Raghunath, Tatya Dixit and Narsing Rao, the Prime Minister. Laxmibai calls them separately and says that she suspects the other two to be the conspirators. She asks each one to report any suspicious activity of the other two. Laxmibai also asks Sunder and Kashi to search the homes of the three men for any suspicious objects. The maids bring incriminating evidences from each of the three men's home, so Laxmibai wonders if all of them are involved. When Tatya Dixit informs her that someone is performing black magic on Gangadhar, she decides to get to the root of the issue. Laxmibai later receives a letter asking her to come to Goddess Kali's temple to know the truth about the conspiracies and the black magic being performed in the palace. Meanwhile, Sakhubai tells Lacho and Jankibai that while Gangadhar would be performing the religious ceremony at Lord Shiva's temple, a mishap would occur that would kill him.

1x244 - Episode 244

July 30, 2010

Raghunath and the Prime Minister request Gangadhar separately to allow them to come to Lord Shiva's temple for the religious ceremony. Laxmibai decides to go Goddess Kali's temple and asks her maids to keep an eye on the king while she is away. Meanwhile, at Lord Shiva's temple, the rope to which the temple bell is attached catches fire, while Gangadhar stands below it to pray. On the other hand, a mysterious lady appears at Goddess Kali's temple and gives Laxmibai offerings. She advises her to pray to the sky and earth at Lord Shiva's temple. Laxmibai reaches the temple, and Gangadhar and she offer their prayers to the Lord. Laxmibai recalls what the mysterious lady had asked her to do, and when she looks up, she sees the temple bell falling on the king. She rushes towards him and pushes him. However, she gets hurt and collapses. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that she must have known about the conspiracy beforehand, so he asks her who the culprit is.