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.

1x245 - Episode 245

August 2, 2010

Laxmibai decides not to tell Gangadhar anything until she gathers enough proof against the conspirators, so she says that even she does not know who they are, and that she only happened to see the bell falling on him. Tatya Dixit gets medicines for Laxmibai, but Gangadhar wants it tested first. When Gangadhar is satisfied, he asks Tatya Dixit to give his queen the medicine. However, Tatya Dixit pours medicine from another pouch into the milk, and Laxmibai drinks it. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that he is going to Lord Shiva's temple so that the evidences are not tampered with. Gangadhar inspects the burnt rope in the temple and investigates the cause. Tatya Dixit apologises to Laxmibai for the untoward incident as he was in charge of the ceremony. Meanwhile, Sakhubai and her accomplices hope that this time their pawn would not miss his target.Tatya Dixit assures the conspiring ladies that he has personally administered poison to Laxmibai, and she would not be able to save the king now.

1x246 - Episode 246

August 3, 2010

Sakhubai and her accomplices monitor Malcolm's men placing spears on the riverbed so that Gangadhar would get killed when he would come to bathe in the pond. On the other hand, Tatya Dixit visits the queen. He tells the king that her condition is deteriorating and it could be result of someone performing black magic on her. He advises the king to cleanse himself in the pond and perform a ritual so that she improves. On his way out, many pouches fall from Tatya Dixit's bag. Laxmibai realises that all of them look the same and that he must have used another pouch while testing for poison. The queen tries her best to alert the king but is unable to speak. The king leaves to go to the pond with Tatya Dixit. Laxmibai recalls the mysterious lady warning her to save Gangadhar from water and fire.

1x247 - Episode 247

August 4, 2010

The mysterious lady goes to Motibai and tells her that Laxmibai is serious as she appears to have consumed something poisonous. She returns to Laxmibai's chamber and urges Laxmibai to get up and save the king. Motibai arrives just then with a flower that brings Laxmibai to her consciousness. When Raghunath and the Prime Minister hear that the king has left from the secret exit, both of them think that the other one is the conspirator. A fight ensues and they then realise that Tatya Dixit is the culprit. Meanwhile, Tatya Dixit tells the king that he must jump into the pond and come to the temple after that. Tatya Dixit then goes to Goddess Kali's temple and performs black magic. Laxmibai gallops on her horse to reach her husband, while he readies himself to jump into the pond.

1x249 - Episode 249

August 6, 2010

Tatya Dixit confesses his crime to Raghunath and the Prime Minister, and says that Gangadhar and Laxmibai are in danger. However, he passes out before telling the names of the conspirators. Raghunath and the Prime Minister set out with troops to find the king and queen. Meanwhile, Gangadhar and Laxmibai take refuge in an abandoned temple. Gangadhar thanks Laxmibai for saving his life innumerable times. Gangadhar and Laxmibai finally consummate their marriage as Raghunath, the Prime Minister and their men battle Malcolm's soldiers bravely outside the temple. Raghunath and the Prime Minister get badly injured and collapse. Meanwhile, Malcolm, seething with rage over his failure to kill Gangadhar and Laxmibai, decides to burn their palace.

1x250 - Episode 250

August 9, 2010

Gangadhar thanks Laxmibai again. She tells Gangadhar how a woman had come in the guise of a maid and an ascetic, and saved her many times. Meanwhile, Malcolm also sets the temple in which Gangadhar and Laxmibai are hiding, on fire. This time too, the same woman who has her face covered appears and guides them to safety. Seeing Gangadhar and Laxmibai coming out of the temple, Malcolm and his officer aim their guns at them. Just then, a gravely injured Tatya Dixit foils their attempt but gets shot. The officers escape. Laxmibai requests Gangadhar to have Tatya Dixit's last rites done with full honours. Later, Laxmibai describes to the artist the woman who had saved her several times. The artist sketches her portrait. Moropant arrives just then to welcome Gangadhar and Laxmibai. He is stunned seeing the portrait.

1x251 - Episode 251

August 10, 2010

Moropant is dumbfounded seeing the portrait. He can't believe that the artist has sketched the portrait of Bhagirathi, his deceased first wife and Laxmibai's mother. When Moropant refuses to believe her, Laxmibai shows him her anklets that the lady had given her. Moropant, Gangadhar and Laxmibai are surprised at this divine happening. Indu pays a surprise visit to Laxmibai with her little son, Siddesh. Siddesh becomes the object of Laxmibai's affection. Gangadhar is pleased and wonders when Laxmibai will have a child of her own. Meanwhile, Ross, the British officer who had shot Tatya Dixit gets worried that his name would get exposed in front of Gangadhar. They reach Gangadhar's court and tell him that they suspect the Rajputs are behind the attack. However, a sharp Gangadhar says that 'R' could also refer to Ross. Ross gets worried hearing his name.

1x252 - Episode 252

August 11, 2010

Ross tells Gangadhar that he will gather evidences to prove his accusation against the Rajputs. Just then, Raghunath enters the court and says that the differences between Brahmins and Rajputs have been resolved, and they have agreed to make Samar Singh their Chief. Ross mentions to Malcolm at the Commissionerate that he is afraid Gangadhar suspects him. Nelson arrives then, and in a shocking turn of events, stabs Ross to death. Meanwhile, Samar Singh thanks Laxmibai in Gangadhar's court for transforming a bandit like him, and presents Gangadhar with the flag of his army. In turn, Gangadhar presents Samar with a gold chain having a pendant of the sun. However, one of villagers is jealous with Samar Singh's prosperity. Samar invites the king for his younger sister's wedding but Gangadhar apologises for not being able to attend because of a meeting in Jodhpur and says that Laxmibai would grace the occasion. Later, Nelson finally comes face to face with Laxmibai.

1x253 - Episode 253

August 12, 2010

Laxmibai walks away in disgust to her palanquin. Nelson barges into Gangadhar's court and introduces himself as John Nelson, a special agent appointed by Lord Dalhousie to tackle the mismanagement in Jhansi. Nelson accuses the king of not punishing the Rajputs for spreading anarchy in the region. As proof, he shows the murdered body of Ross holding Samar Singh's golden locket presented by the king. Gangadhar is compelled to sign Samar's arrest warrant. However, Gangadhar warns Nelson to arrest Samar only after his sister's wedding

1x254 - Episode 254

August 13, 2010

The Prime Minister voices his concern about the outcome of Samar's arrest to Gangadhar. Gangadhar asks him to send Raghunath to look into the security at Samar's village. Nelson and Malcolm unleash terror on the villagers, so Samar reveals his identity, but the villagers fight bravely against the British. Nelson then holds the groom at knifepoint, so Samar goes to fight but is held back by the British soldiers. Samar surrenders but Nelson kills the groom. Laxmibai arrives just then and warns Malcolm not to even touch Samar Singh, so he shows her the arrest warrant signed by Gangadhar. Laxmibai is shocked. The mayhem unnerves Laxmibai and Tatya Tope. An elder lady accuses Gangadhar for getting Samar arrested and blames him for treason! She curses that even Gangadhar will pine for his child someday! Laxmibai vows by her motherland that Nelson will have to pay for this bloodshed, and that she would free Samar and Karma.

1x255 - Episode 255

August 16, 2010

Laxmibai is upset to know that Samar Singh and Karma have been arrested as per Gangadhar's order. Gangadhar is informed that Lord Dalhousie wants him to attend a meeting in Gwalior. When Laxmibai gets ready to return to her palace, she feels a little faint. However, she manages to reach the palace and learns that Gangadhar has left for Gwalior. Dalhousie warns Gangadhar that as per the Doctrine of Lapse, Jhansi would soon go to the East India Company because he did not have an heir. However, Gangadhar assures him that his queen was capable of managing Jhansi, in the event of his death. Dalhousie taunts about a woman running his kingdom, so Gangadhar reminds Dalhousie that even his queen is a woman! Nelson admits to a furious Laxmibai that Samar did not kill Ross; he did. Just then, he receives a court order and informs Laxmibai that Samar Singh and Karma would be hanged unto death. Laxmibai collapses hearing the news.

1x256 - Episode 256

August 17, 2010

The royal physician announces that the queen is pregnant. Everyone is thrilled. However, he advises Indu to make sure that the queen gets as much rest as possible because she is anaemic. Meanwhile, in Gwalior, Lord Dalhousie warns Gangadhar to solve the problem involving Samar Singh, else Jhansi would be annexed, but Gangadhar assures him that all problems would be tackled. Bhagirathi appears again before Laxmibai and tells her that she is pregnant. Laxmibai is delighted. Bhagirathi advises her to abide by her duties as a wife and a queen because she has great responsibilities now. In the midst of the meeting, Gangadhar gets a letter informing him that Laxmibai is pregnant. Gangadhar proudly announces to Dalhousie that Jhansi will soon have an heir. Dalhousie is dismayed. Back in Jhansi, it is announced that Samar Singh and Karma would be killed in a cannon blast the next afternoon.

1x257 - Episode 257

August 18, 2010

Laxmibai manages to release Samar Singh and Karma, and they thank her. She tells Samar that they must seek revenge for the injustices inflicted on the villagers and absolve the king of the blame. Laxmibai kisses her lucky charm tied on her wrist. Kashi, disguised as the queen, informs a shocked Indu and Chimnabai that Laxmibai has gone to save Samar and Karma. Meanwhile, Nelson informs Malcolm that the man in disguise was none other than Laxmibai. Nelson vows to prove that Laxmibai is not a queen but a bandit, and this would disgrace the king as well. Meanwhile, Samar, Karma and Laxmibai speed on a bullock cart to the palace but Nelson, who is chasing them, shoots Samar and Karma. The cart gets stuck in slush and the frightened bullocks free themselves and run away. Laxmibai gets down and tries to pull out the cart herself. The good luck charm given to her to protect her pregnancy falls down.

1x258 - Episode 258

August 19, 2010

1x259 - Episode 259

August 20, 2010

Samar Singh and Karma, burdened with grief and guilt, are unable to tell the queen the truth. Tatya Tope arrives later, and Samar Singh and Karma break the news to him. Tatya Tope is heartbroken. Meanwhile, Nelson rejoices at his success as he is certain that Laxmibai must have surely had a miscarriage. Nelson writes to Fort William to have a battalion sent to Jhansi because of the prevalent anarchy. Fort William accepts Nelson's request and also assures him of a promotion. Meanwhile, Gangadhar arrives in the village to take Laxmibai home. He is upset with her, but when he sees her, he smiles. Daima enters just then and praises the king for being so brave and understanding in spite of such a great tragedy. She says that the queen would have trouble conceiving a second time. Daima realises that the king and queen are not aware about the miscarriage. Gangadhar and Laxmibai are devastated at the news. Gangadhar accuses Laxmibai for the loss and walks away in anger.

1x260 - Episode 260

August 23, 2010

Laxmibai tries to convince Gangadhar about her innocence but he walks away in fury. When he returns to the palace, he is upset at the welcome. Laxmibai too comes to the palace and informs Moropant and Chimnabai about her miscarriage. Moropant accuses her of betraying Gangadhar's trust as a queen and a wife. He warns her to mend her ways at least now. Laxmibai pleads with Gangadhar to forgive her but he accuses her of only wanting to be a warrior, not a mother. He says that she would have even made her child as selfish as her. He then gives her an ultimatum ' she should remain either a queen and a warrior, or a wife and a mother. Gangadhar declares that, henceforth, they would stay in separate chambers. Laxmibai is shattered with his announcement.

1x261 - Episode 261

August 24, 2010

Indu tries to stop Siddesh who keeps crying to meet the king but Gangadhar does not heed even the cries of a child. Laxmibai removes all her ornaments and wears a black sari. On the other hand, thoughts of allegations from his subjects for not providing an heir, and of Dalhousie asking him where the heir was, overwhelm the king. Gangadhar tells Moropant that Laxmibai could not be a good wife, a good mother or a good queen. Moropant apologises to Gangadhar and asks him to remarry. Meanwhile, Laxmibai's depression turns into hysteria. She then climbs the 'malkhamb' pole to find an answer to the king's ultimatum. On the other hand, Nelson writes a letter to Gangadhar informing him that an English battalion would be arriving in Jhansi soon. Back in the village, the midwife pleads with Karma and Samar to find a remedy for the queen's plight.

1x262 - Episode 262

August 25, 2010

Samar waits for Laxmibai's order but she tells him that she has vowed to be only a mother, not a warrior. Samar tries to dissuade her but she remains firm and asks him to tackle matters peacefully. Gangadhar reads Nelson's letter informing him about the arrival of British battalion in Jhansi because of the poor law and order situation in Jhansi. Nelson then reminds the king of how Laxmibai rescued the prisoners from British custody in spite of Gangadhar's orders to arrest them. Gangadhar is embarrassed and questions Tatya Tope about Nelson's allegations. Tatya Tope informs Gangadhar about the mayhem in Samar's village, and how Nelson had violated Gangadhar's order.

1x263 - Episode 263

August 26, 2010

Laxmibai decides to leave the palace but her alter ego reminds her to stand by her husband through thick and thin, and asks her to understand Gangadhar's plight. Meanwhile, Gangadhar asks the Prime Minister to inform Nelson that he will personally inspect the battalion. On the other hand, Samar and Karma gather materials to make handmade explosives. Daima hears about Samar and Karma's plan and tells Laxmibai about it. A worried Laxmibai decides to inform the king but is told that he has left to inspect the new battalion. Looking at the arms and ammunition, Gangadhar asks Nelson whether the battalion is here to protect Jhansi or capture it. Just then, Samar orders his men to throw the bombs. Laxmibai reaches the spot and informs Gangadhar about Samar and Karma's plans.

1x264 - Episode 264

August 27, 2010

Nelson tortures Samar and Karma, and drags them through the streets of Jhansi to warn people about the consequence of challenging the British rule. Meanwhile, an Englishman, John Lang, keeps writing about the peaceful protests in India in his newspaper - The Mofussilite. Laxmibai too gets to hear about it. On the festive occasion of `Raksha Bandhan', Laxmibai gives Nelson the permission letter to meet her brothers. She is horrified to see Samar and Karma badly tortured and vows to have them freed soon. Nelson is furious reading John's articles praising the Indians, especially Laxmibai, so he flings it. Laxmibai picks it and Nelson taunts her about being uneducated. However, Malcolm and he are stunned to hear her speak in impeccable English.

1x265 - Episode 265

August 30, 2010

Nelson bribes Samar Singh with freedom by asking him to confess about Laxmibai's role in releasing him. However, Samar spits on Nelson. Nelson continues to torture Samar and Karma so much that they collapse. Laxmibai meets John Lang for the first time. She requests John to save Samar and Karma, and John agrees. John says that he needs secrecy and privacy, so Laxmibai replies that he would get it in her palace but only after seeking her king's permission. On the other hand, Gangadhar asks Raghunath to find out where Laxmibai has gone with Tatya Tope, and why. The subjects of Jhansi voice their grievances about the injustices inflicted by the new battalion, and about Jhansi being in deeper trouble because Gangadhar lacks an heir. Gangadhar promises to look into their problems personally. When he sees Laxmibai outside, he taunts her again about only Samar and Karma being everything to her. Laxmibai gets upset. She orders Tatya Tope to bring John to the palace at the earliest.

1x266 - Episode 266

August 31, 2010

When a British officer tries to kill a little boy, John manages to save him at the nick of time. John and the officer have a verbal duel. John threatens to take him to King Gangadhar's court. Laxmibai tries to explain that with Lang's help they will be able to free Samar Singh and Karma using the legal procedures of the British. Gangadhar tells her that they should be punished as they tried to blow up the British battalion in his presence. Laxmibai vows that not a single Englishman would remain in Jhansi, and even the new battalion would leave it! Laxmibai promises him that as long as she is alive, no harm would befall Jhansi. Meanwhile, John prepares a case against the atrocities of Nelson. Queen Laxmibai signs the documents. John narrates to Laxmibai how Nelson had destroyed his life as well. Hearing that Samar Singh and Karma are still alive, Nelson decides to burn them alive. However, Laxmibai arrives just then and warns Nelson to stop.

1x267 - Episode 267

September 1, 2010

When Nelson sees that it's John fighting Laxmibai's case, he reminds John about his license to practise law being revoked for 2 years. However, John retorts that the ban period was already over. Left with no choice, Nelson stops torturing Samar and Karma and asks his men to take them to their cell. Sakhubai, Jankibai and Lacho display fake concern and advise Gangadhar to remarry so that Jhansi is assured of an heir. Gangadhar gets furious and retorts that Jhansi will soon have an heir. Daima tells Gangadhar that if given healthy food and taken proper care of, the queen will be able to beget an heir soon. However, Gangadhar orders John to leave the palace at once. Laxmibai promises Gangadhar that they will win the case but Gangadhar replies that his decision remains firm. Not the one to give up easily, Laxmibai rings the bell to seek justice from the king and compels him to hear her plea.

1x268 - Episode 268

September 2, 2010

Laxmibai voices her plea to Gangadhar. She narrates the kind of mayhem that was unleashed by the British at Samar's sister's wedding, and the chain of events from that moment on till date. How the British had conspired at every step against Jhansi. Laxmibai demands justice from the King of Jhansi. However, he merely walks away without answering. Laxmibai is hurt and disappointed at his lack of trust in her. Gangadhar informs Raghunath that he will be setting off on a secretive journey. Laxmibai is surprised to hear that the king has gone away without even informing her. Moropant tells her that Gangadhar must have gone to remarry. Laxmibai is distraught hearing this and says that she doesn't deserve to stay in the palace anymore. However, she vows to remove the British battalion from Jhansi before leaving, even if it meant stepping over a queen's limits.

1x269 - Episode 269

September 3, 2010

Laxmibai tells Moropant that she did her duty as a queen when she saved Samar and Karma. Moropant chides her that she should have waited for Tatya Tope to free Samar and Karma. Laxmibai tells her father that she is equally shattered on losing her unborn child as any other mother would be. Laxmibai laments that Gangadhar has gone to remarry as he does not love or trust her anymore. Gangadhar is haunted by Laxmibai's pleas for justice. In the court proceedings against Samar and Karma, the lawyer builds a strong case. John Lang demands judicial custody of Samar and Karma. Samar and Karma thank Laxmibai. Laxmibai tells them that she will never let anything happen to them as they have to drive out the British battalion from Jhansi. Nelson meets the jailor and makes an evil plan. He plans to keep Samar and Karma with the most ferocious prisoners so that they will be killed and Nelson will not be blamed. He keeps Samar with Fateh Singh and Karma with Jwala, who are deadly and cruel criminals.

1x270 - Episode 270

September 6, 2010

Nelson keeps Samar and Karma with the two most notorious criminals, Fateh Khan and Jwala, in the prison. Nelson hopes that Samar and Karma will be killed by those men. Samar and Karma fight the ferocious men. John Lang assures Laxmibai that Samar and Karma will be safe in the Judicial Custody. Kundan blackmails Nelson for money. He threatens Nelson that he will tell Laxmibai about Captain Ross's real murderer. Nelson tells his soldiers to take Kundan away. Laxmibai sees Kundan being dragged by the British and wonders who he is. John Lang and Laxmibai are shocked when Nelson proves that Samar Singh has killed Captain Ross by providing Samar's necklace as proof. Laxmibai blames herself for not being a good wife to Gangadhar. She thinks that Gangadhar has gone to find himself a new wife. Gangadhar meets Lord Dalhousie to free Samar Singh and Karma.

1x271 - Episode 271

September 7, 2010

Gangadhar wants Samar Singh and Karma to be released. Lord Dalhousie refuses to get them released as he pleads helplessness. Gangadhar tells him that Jhansi will not bear the expenses of the army battalion stationed in Jhansi. Dalhousie is shocked. Samar Singh saves Karma when he is attacked in the prison grounds. Samar Singh is shocked when Kundan confesses to him that he stole the necklace on Nelson's behest. Kundan tells Samar and Karma that Nelson has killed Ross. In the court, Samar Singh and Karma try to signal a message to Laxmibai about the locket. Laxmibai is shocked when Nelson proves Samar Singh killed Captain Ross. When the judge is about to pronounce his sentence, Laxmibai asks the judge permission to seek blessings from Samar Singh. Samar manages to tell Laxmibai that Kundan is a witness who can prove his innocence.

1x272 - Episode 272

September 8, 2010

Samar manages to tell Laxmibai that Kundan is a witness who can prove his innocence. John Lang tells the court that they have a witness. Nelson challenges Laxmibai that their witness will not be able to reach the court. Laxmibai too warns him that he will be defeated. Laxmibai dreams that Gangadhar is getting married again and gets disturbed. Gangadhar accepts a marriage proposal from the royal family. Laxmibai gets the order of presenting Kundan in court. Nelson wants to shoot Kundan but the jailor stops him. The people of Jhansi come to know of Laxmibai's efforts to protect Samar and Karma. They too reach court in support of Laxmibai. When Laxmibai leaves for court, she sees servants carrying wedding gifts. She is hurt that Gangadhar is marrying again. Tatya Guru reminds Laxmibai of her purpose. Moropant is distressed that Gangadhar has accepted the proposal. Laxmibai wipes her tears and gets ready to go to the court.

1x273 - Episode 273

September 9, 2010

1x274 - Episode 274

September 10, 2010

The judge pronounces the verdict that Samar Singh be hanged until death for the murder of Captain Ross. While being taken to the prison Karma pleads to Nelson to hang him instead of Samar Singh. The shrewd Nelson offers to toss a coin to decide between Samar and Karma. Nelson taunts Laxmibai but she tells him that only time will prove who has won. The people hail Samar Singh. Gangadhar receives the news of Samar Singh's sentence and immediately leaves for Jhansi. Laxmibai picks up her sword and decides to teach the British a lesson. But then Motibai reminds her of her promise to Gangadhar. Laxmibai decides to use her intelligence to defeat the British and save Samar. Fateh Khan and Jwala too pray for Samar Singh. The prison inmates hail Samar Singh. Laxmibai wants to file an appeal in the court. The officer says that it is impossible as a lot of signatures would be required to file the appeal.

1x275 - Episode 275

September 13, 2010

Laxmibai wants to file an appeal in the court. The officer says that it is impossible as a lot of signatures would be required to file the appeal. At the palace, an Indian guard of the British jail comes to meet Laxmibai. He tells Laxmibai that the prisoners are ready to rise against the British. Laxmibai disguises as a soldier and meets Fateh Khan. Laxmibai inspires him to revolt against the British. Fateh Khan tells her that Kundan had told him how he had stolen the pendant from Samar Singh which he sold to Nelson. Nelson killed Captain Ross and kept the pendant in the dead body's hand. Laxmibai drafts a letter of appeal to pardon Samar and gets all the prisoners to sign the letter. The officer tells Lang and Laxmibai to wait till nine thirty am as that is when the court opens. Nelson comes to know of this and prepones Samar Singh's hanging. Laxmibai gets the stay order and rushes to the prison. Laxmibai is shocked to know that Nelson has already left to get Samar Singh executed.

1x276 - Episode 276

September 14, 2010

Laxmibai is shocked to know that Samar's execution has been preponed. Nelson shrugs off when he learns that the stay order has been passed. Laxmibai screams out Samar's name. Samar hears her voice and talks to her across the wall which separates them. Samar tells Laxmibai to rejoice on his death and to use his death as the first step towards kicking out the British battalion. Samar thanks her for showing her the true path. Laxmibai speaks to the people of Jhansi gathered outside the prison. She inspires the people to revolt against the British. Nelson asks Samar his last wish. Samar tells him that all the Indians will fulfill his last wish by kicking out the British from India. The people of Jhansi take to the streets in protest against the British. The British battalion is forced to flee when they see the horde of people attacking them. Samar is hanged.

1x277 - Episode 277

September 15, 2010

Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that she has fulfilled her promise of driving the British battalion out of Jhansi without bloodshed. Lord Dalhousie gets very angry that the battalion has been driven out by common people. He decides to send a political agent to Jhansi. Ellis is a British man who was well versed with Hindu customs. Samar Singh is cremated with full honours. Nelson comes to the cremation and tells Gangadhar that the British are angered by the driving away of the battalion. Gangadhar insults him and asks him to leave. Laxmibai apologises to Gangadhar and tells him that all that she has done has been for the good of Jhansi. A couple comes to Gangadhar's court begging for justice. The woman tells Gangadhar that her husband keeps on threatening to leave her. The man tells Gangadhar that his wife lost their child when she took a risk to save another child. Gangadhar is in a dilemma as he remembers Laxmibai's predicament when she too had done the same.

1x278 - Episode 278

September 16, 2010

Gangadhar remembers how he had become angry on Laxmibai when she had lost their child. He goes to speak to Laxmibai but does not find her. Laxmibai is at the crematorium sitting besides the ashes of Samar Singh. Ellis comes there and picks a handful of the ashes. Laxmibai is surprised to hear the British man pray in Sanskrit. Ellis tells her that he had come to pay his respects and goes away. Gangadhar is worried as Laxmibai cannot be found anywhere. Ellis reads out the order from Fort Williams that Gangadhar still holds all the administrative powers. Gangadhar is pleased and gives all the credit to his queen, Rani Laxmibai. Gangadhar finds Laxmibai in a temple. He begs Laxmibai to return to the palace and take part in the celebrations at the palace. He asks her if she does not want to meet the bride. Laxmibai agrees to come to the palace. Laxmibai is in tears when she sees the bride. Gangadhar asks her if she agrees to the marriage.

1x279 - Episode 279

September 17, 2010

Gangadhar asks Laxmibai if she agrees to the marriage. Laxmibai is heartbroken that Gangadhar is happy to remarry. Laxmibai is shocked when she comes to know that it is not Gangadhar who is the groom, but Nanasaheb. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that no one can take her place in his life. Laxmibai gets angry that Gangadhar led her to believe that he was getting married. Gangadhar apologises to Laxmibai. Nanasaheb tells Laxmibai that Gangadhar had gone to Kanpur to meet Lord Dalhousie to get Samar Singh pardoned. Laxmibai realizes her mistake. Indu tells Laxmibai to win Gangadhar's heart with her beauty. Laxmibai dresses in all her finery. Gangadhar is mesmerized by Laxmibai's beauty. Gangadhar declares in the court that all administrative powers are given back to Laxmibai.

1x280 - Episode 280

September 20, 2010

Gangadhar declares in the court that all administrative powers are given back to Laxmibai. Gangadhar Rao announces in court that the idol of Ganapati will be consecrated by Laxmibai in the palace. Ellis plans to win over the confidence of the King of Jhansi. Nelson beats up the Indians who are celebrating the festival of 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. He bans the celebration of the festival. Laxmibai gets angry when she hears this. Ellis stops Nelson from committing atrocities on the Indians. Nelson leaves. Laxmibai arrives and she thinks Ellis is trying to stop the festivities. She warns Ellis. Daima's grand daughter, Ganga, wants to see the queen. Gangadhar Rao and Laxmibai are shocked when they get the news that the king of Sambalpur has passed away and that the East India Company will annex the state.

1x281 - Episode 281

September 21, 2010

Gangadhar Rao and Laxmibai are shocked when they get the news that the king of Sambalpur has passed away and that the East India Company will annex it. Jankibai taunts Laxmibai that they should think of Jhansi instead of Sambalpur. Gangadhar Rao gets angry at her comment and asks her to clarify. Jankibai taunts that what was most important at that moment was to get an heir for Jhansi. Laxmi Bai has no option but to keep quiet and bear the humiliation. Ellis tells Nelson that he has come to repair the image of East India Company. Laxmibai sees Ganga trying to climb the 'Malkhamb' pole. Daima pleads to Laxmibai to pardon Ganga's audacity. Laxmibai wants to show Ganga how to climb the 'malkhamb' but Ganga stops her. Ganga tells Laxmibai that the people of Jhansi say that because Laxmibai practices 'malkhamb", horse riding and sword fighting, she will never be able to give Jhansi its heir. Unfortunately, Gangadhar Rao too hears Ganga's words.

1x282 - Episode 282

September 22, 2010

Gangadhar is furious. Daima slaps Ganga. Laxmibai is upset. Jankibai too taunts Gangadhar that people will speak about the heirless queen. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that people will talk and it is not wise to listen to them. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar that she vows to sacrifice everything to bear an heir for Jhansi. Daima and Ganga tremble with fear when they are summoned by Gangadhar. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar to forgive Ganga. Gangadhar tells Daima to live in the palace and take care of Laxmibai so that she can conceive. Ellis visits Gangadhar and tells him that Jhansi need not fear East India Company taking over. Ellis tells Gangadhar that he would love to take part in the religious ceremonies. Gangadhar is impressed by Ellis's interest in the Indian tradition and culture. During the 'aarti'(singing of the hymn), a lizard falls on Jankibai's hand and she throws the burning lamp in fear.

1x283 - Episode 283

September 23, 2010

Ganga saves Laxmibai from getting injured during the 'aarti'. Laxmibai thanks Ganga for saving her life. Laxmibai gives Ganga her jewels and new clothes. Ellis gets lost in the palace. Laxmibai pulls Ellis's leg when he mistakes Ganga as the Queen of Jhansi. Ganga tells Laxmibai that she had only heard about the greatness of the Queen and is very pleased that she witnessed it too. Hirabai, whom Gangadhar considers as his elder sister, comes to Jhansi. Hirabai tells Gangadhar that the British have taken over Sambalpur. She tells Gangadhar that he should have an heir to protect Jhansi as the British do not consider adopted children as legal heirs. Hirabai taunts Laxmibai for not having the heir of Jhansi yet.

1x284 - Episode 284

September 24, 2010

Hirabai tells Laxmibai that the British will annex Jhansi if there is no heir soon. Nelson tries to complain to Lord Dalhousie that Ellis is not following the British policy. Dalhousie tells Nelson that Ellis is doing what he is supposed to do and that Nelson should continue on his plan. Laxmibai is worried about being unable to give an heir to Jhansi. Gangadhar tells her that he is always with her and that everything will be alright. Hirabai again taunts Laxmibai about the heir to Jhansi. Laxmibai does not feel quite well. Daima examines her and tells Laxmibai that she's pregnant. Laxmibai is very happy and gives Gangadhar the good news. Gangadhar is very excited. Even Hirabai is very happy that Jhansi will get an heir. Jankibai and Nelson are upset on hearing the news of Laxmibai's pregnancy.

1x285 - Episode 285

September 27, 2010

Laxmibai asks Gangadhar not to announce about her pregnancy to the people of Jhansi till she completes three months. Dalhousie gets very upset when he hears the news of Laxmibai's pregnancy. He directs Nelson that Jhansi should never get an heir even if it means that Laxmibai should die. Hirabai tells Laxmibai that they should visit the temple of the Goddess. Nelson gets the news and sets a trap to kill Laxmibai. Ellis again mistakes Ganga to be the queen of Jhansi. When Laxmibai goes to pray to the idol placed by Nelson as a trap, she loses her balance and falls.

1x286 - Episode 286

September 28, 2010

Laxmibai falls when she goes to pray to the idol as Nelson had loosened the boulders. Ellis saves Laxmibai, but she faints. Nelson and Jankibai are upset. Gangadhar calls the royal physician. The royal physician says that though Laxmibai is hurt, she is not pregnant. Daima protests that she cannot be wrong. The royal physician tells that he is not mistaken. Hirabai gets very angry on Daima. Gangadhar is sad but he wonders how Laxmibai will react to the news.He also wonders who will tell Laxmibai that she is not pregnant. Laxmibai wants to organize a meal for children of the kingdom. Gangadhar does not have the heart to tell her that she is not pregnant.

1x287 - Episode 287

September 29, 2010

Ellis confronts Nelson that he tried to murder the Queen of Jhansi but Nelson denies it. Ellis warns Nelson that he will be watching him. Hirabai tells Gangadhar that he should tell Laxmibai that she is not pregnant. Gangadhar tells Hirabai that he will tell Laxmibai the truth. Gangadhar thanks Ellis for saving Laxmibai's life. Laxmibai hosts a meal for children to seek their blessings. Hirabai comes there and tells Laxmibai that she is not pregnant. Laxmibai is shocked. Laxmibai asks Gangadhar if Hirabai is speaking truth. Laxmibai becomes hysterical and is inconsolable. Laxmibai asks the royal physician if she is pregnant. The royal physician tells Laxmibai that she is not pregnant and she will not be able to conceive for a few years. Jankibai and Nelson celebrate that Laxmibai is not pregnant.

1x288 - Episode 288

September 30, 2010

Jankibai and Nelson rejoice the fact that Laxmibai and Gangadhar are distressed. Hirabai tells Laxmibai that just feeling sad will not help her. Hirabai takes Laxmibai to an astrologer to find out if Jhansi will get an heir in near future.The astrologer tells Hirabai that according Laxmibai's horoscope, she may die at a young age and may not beget an heir. Laxmibai is distraught that she will not be able to bear a child. Laxmibai sees an untrained horse and in her fury, she climbs the horse and gallops away. Gangadhar is worried and follows Laxmibai. Gangadhar finds Laxmibai and stops her. Gangadhar makes her understand that he loves her. Hirabai tells Laxmibai that there is another way to give Jhansi an heir. She tells Laxmibai to find another wife for Gangadhar who will give him an heir.

1x289 - Episode 289

October 1, 2010

Jankibai tells Hirabai not to emotionally blackmail Laxmibai into getting Gangadhar married again. Jankibai and Nelson make plans to destroy Laxmibai. Moropant worries that Laxmibai has to undergo such tribulations. Laxmibai tells Moropant that to save Jhansi from the British, she has decided that Jhansi will have an heir and for that Gangadhar will have to remarry. Nelson visits Gangadhar and tells him that Satara and Sambalpur were annexed as there was no heir in those states. Nelson tells that he is sure that Jhansi will definitely get an heir. Gangadhar tells him not to worry about Jhansi. Gangadhar tells Nelson that he is busy organizing a chess tournament with the statesmen of the other states. Nelson tells that he can even defeat Gangadhar in the game of chess. Laxmibai challenges him to a game of chess.

1x290 - Episode 290

October 4, 2010

Laxmibai tells Nelson that he can try to defeat the contestants at the chess tournament. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that he believes that she will be the one who gives Jhansi an heir. Laxmibai tells Gangadhar to be extra careful at the chess tournament. She tells Gangadhar that she wants to play chess against Nelson. Gangadhar promises Laxmibai that he will give her whatever she wants if she defeats Nelson in chess. Nelson is pleased to see Laxmibai as his opponent. Laxmibai defeats Nelson in the game of chess. Laxmibai reminds Gangadhar of his promise and asks him to marry again.

1x291 - Episode 291

October 5, 2010

Gangadhar is shocked when Laxmibai asks him to marry again to give Jhansi an heir. Gangadhar is against remarrying. Laxmibai tries to reason with Gangadhar that Jhansi needs an heir. Laxmibai tries to commits suicide as Gangadhar refuses to marry again. Gangadhar stops her. Gangadhar goes to Motibai. Motibai is worried that Gangadhar is drowning himself in alcohol. He tells Motibai that Laxmibai has asked him to get remarried and that she was ready to sacrifice her life for Jhansi. Gangadhar agrees to marry again provided Laxmibai selects the bride and looks into the marriage preparations too. Laxmibai announces in the court about Gangadhar's second marriage and that she will select a bride for Gangadhar. Everyone is shocked.

1x292 - Episode 292

October 6, 2010

Laxmibai announces in the court about Gangadhar's second marriage and that she will select a bride for Gangadhar. Everyone is shocked. Even the people of Jhansi are shocked. Hirabai tells Laxmibai to get used to living away from Gangadhar. Lord Dalhousie gets very angry when he hears about Gangadhar's marriage. He orders Nelson to stop the marriage. Nelson assures Dalhousie that all this is according to their plan and that the new queen will be a puppet in their hands. Gangadhar is distressed when he sees all the proposals that have come for him. Laxmibai interviews the proposals that have come and rejects all of them. Hirabai tells Laxmibai that she is rejecting the proposals as she does not want to get Gangadhar married. Laxmibai and the royal ladies attend the immersion festival of Lord Ganesha. While playing around the lake, Siddesh accidently falls in it. Laxmibai tries to rescue him but her legs get stuck in the sand.

1x293 - Episode 293

October 7, 2010

Ganga saves Siddesh from drowning in the lake. While coming out of the lake, Ganga slips back into the water. Gangadhar saves Ganga from drowning. Laxmibai feels that Ganga is the right bride for Gangadhar. Laxmibai asks the royal physician if Ganga is physically fit to become a mother. Laxmibai asks Ganga about her birth time and place. With this information, she visits the priest who tells Laxmibai that Ganga's horoscope matched with that of Gangadhar Rao and the earliest that they could marry was within ten days. Jankibai and Nelson are tensed as they don't understand what Laxmibai was up to. Ganga is distressed when Laxmibai asks her if she would like to become a queen. Ganga collides with Gangadhar when she runs away. Gangadhar is shocked when Laxmibai tells him that she wants Ganga to be the queen of Jhansi.

1x294 - Episode 294

October 8, 2010

Laxmibai convinces Gangadhar Rao that Ganga is fit to become the queen of Jhansi. Gangadhar Rao remains unconvinced and points out that Ganga is not from a royal family. Laxmibai counters him by telling him that even she did not hail from a prominent family. But Gangadhar walks away. Moropant tries to console Laxmibai. Laxmibai tells Daima that she seriously wants Ganga to become the queen of Jhansi. Laxmibai convinces Ganga to accept the proposal. Laxmibai is happy when Ganga accepts. Laxmibai announces in the court that Ganga will be Gangadhar's bride. While announcing to the court about the new queen, Laxmibai faints. Daima discovers that Laxmibai is actually pregnant. Daima comes to know that the royal physician and Jankibai have conspired to hide Laxmibai's pregnancy for their own selfish plans. Jankibai warns Daima not to speak about it to anyone.

1x295 - Episode 295

October 11, 2010

Jankibai offers Daima wealth to keep her mouth shut. Daima refuses to be party to Jankibai's crimes. Jankibai threatens to harm Ganga if she does not comply. Daima gets angry and slaps Jankibai. But Daima dares not speak before Gangadhar. Gangadhar is very upset that Laxmibai is not well. Ganga walks in Laxmibai's room. Gangadhar gets furious at her. Ganga gets nervous and accidentally breaks the statue of Laxmibai made by Gangadhar. Jankibai locks up Daima in the dungeon and threatens to ruin Ganga if she ever tries to speak the truth. Gangadhar gets angry on Ganga again when she disrupts his archery practice. Ganga pleads to Gangadhar that she is not worthy of becoming his queen. She begs Gangadhar not to marry her. Gangadhar tells Ganga that she can never take Laxmibai's place. Laxmibai is pleased to see Gangadhar and Ganga talk to each other.

1x296 - Episode 296

October 12, 2010

Laxmibai introduces Ganga to the people of Jhansi. The people are shocked to know this. Nelson refers to Ganga as the queen of Jhansi and taunts Laxmibai indirectly. He expresses his hope that the future queen will comply with the wishes of the British. Ganga imagines herself being hailed as the Queen of Jhansi. Jankibai taunts Ganga to stop imagining. Jankibai tells Ganga that Laxmibai is pregnant. Ganga wants to give the news to Laxmibai. Jankibai tells Ganga that her grandmother, Daima, is in captivity and advices her to do as Jankibai bids her. Jankibai takes Ganga to the dungeon where Daima is held captive. Daima tells Ganga to remember the favors bestowed by Laxmibai on them. She tells Ganga to tell the truth to Laxmibai about her pregnancy. Jankibai tempts Ganga with the opulence that she will miss if she speaks the truth. Ganga is caught in a dilemma.

1x297 - Episode 297

October 13, 2010

Ganga promises Daima that she will stand by Laxmibai and tell her the truth. Laxmibai tells Hirabai that she will let Ganga her wedding sari. Hirabai tells her not to do so. Laxmibai replies that she is going to share Gangadhar so it is better that she share the wedding attire too. Hirabai praises her sacrifice for Jhansi. Jankibai threatens to kill Daima if Ganga does not do as she is told. Laxmibai is busy with the prenuptial ceremony while Ganga is still caught in the dilemma. Gangadhar refuses to go through the whole prenuptial ceremony. Jankibai tells Ganga that Gangadhar should never get an heir. Laxmibai and Hirabai overhear Jankibai trying to tell something to Ganga. Hirabai warns Jankibai not to cross the path of Queen Laxmibai. Laxmibai asks Ganga about Daima.

1x298 - Episode 298

October 14, 2010

Ganga is in a dilemma when Laxmibai asks her about Daima. Ganga is moved by Laxmibai's goodness. Laxmibai feels nauseated when she is performing the rituals. Moropant prays to the Gods to protect Laxmibai. Sunder goes to fetch the royal physician as Laxmibai is not feeling well. The royal physician gives Sunder poison to terminate her pregnancy. Sunder makes Laxmibai drink the poison assuming it to be medicine. Laxmibai drinks the potion. Laxmibai dreams of a child pleading her to save him. Jankibai rewards the royal physician and asks him to leave the kingdom. Laxmibai vomits the potion. Indu is concerned about Laxmibai's health. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that they can adopt a son, but Laxmibai insists that Jhansi will get an heir through Gangadhar. Gangadhar insists that Laxmibai should be present at all the rituals of the wedding otherwise he will call off the wedding. Laxmibai promises to be at Gangadhar's side throughout the wedding.