1x248 - Episode 248

August 5, 2010

Raghunath and the Prime Minister go to help Gangadhar. The mysterious lady prays for the king and queen's well-being, and throws the glass lamp in frustration. The lamp breaks into pieces. At the same time, Gangadhar steps on a piece of glass and his foot starts to bleed. Tatya Dixit continues to perform black magic and demands Gangadhar's blood! Meanwhile, Gangadhar removes the glass piece and moves ahead for the plunge. She is shocked to see Laxmibai approaching towards Gangadhar and warning him just in time not to jump. A stunned Malcolm orders his men to attack Gangadhar and Laxmibai. The two fight the soldiers, and Laxmibai reveals to Gangadhar that his trusted confidante, Tatya Dixit, is one of the conspirators involved in having him killed. Laxmibai and Gangadhar escape on a horse but Malcolm orders his men to follow them. A furious Malcolm comes to Goddess Kali's temple and stabs Tatya Dixit because his plan had failed.

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.

1x299 - Episode 299

October 15, 2010

Laxmibai convinces Gangadhar Rao to carryout the ceremonies. She inscribes Ganga's name on Gangadhar Rao's hands with henna. Laxmibai helps Ganga get ready as a bride. Ganga is moved by Laxmibai's generosity. Indu and the other ladies of the court are moved by Laxmibai's sacrifice. Ganga is saddened when the design of henna on her hand is of a light colour as it signifies that her husband does not love her. Gangadhar meets Ganga and thanks her for accepting the proposal. But he tells Ganga that he will never love her as only Laxmibai is his only love. Ganga's conscience asks her to speak the truth about Laxmibai's pregnancy. She decides not to marry Gangadhar but Jankibai tells Ganga to think about the grandeur and splendor of becoming a queen. Ganga is lured by the greed of becoming a queen. Laxmibai dresses up Ganga with her own ornaments. Ganga is led to the wedding alter by Laxmibai.

1x300 - Episode 300

October 18, 2010

To Gangadhar's horror, Laxmi Bai asks for the garlands. Moropant refuses to do the 'kanyadaan'. Amidst the sombre atmosphere, Laxmi Bai volunteers to perform the 'kanyadaan' and ties the knot for Gangadhar and Ganga. Gangadhar and Ganga's marriage rituals begin, and Laxmi Bai feels unwell. She quietly slips out of the palace to find the chief doctor. To her surprise, she finds him with a British officer and stops him. Upon questioning, he gives her the news of her pregnancy.

1x301 - Episode 301

October 19, 2010

Gangadhar looks for Laxmi Bai. Ganga revels in her new identity. Laxmi Bai shares the news about her pregnancy with Moropant and he reveals it at the ceremony. A wave of happiness spreads amongst all except for Ganga and Janki Bai. Gangadhar wants to untie the marital knot, but Laxmi Bai objects. Hira Bai supports Gangadhar's decision. Laxmi Bai apologises to an aggrieved Ganga. Laxmi Bai realises that there is a conspiracy against her. Gangadhar wants to enquire about the person behind it.

1x302 - Episode 302

October 20, 2010

Janki Bai is scared of being exposed. Gangadhar and Laxmi Bai leave to meet the chief doctor. To her relief, Janki Bai discovers his dead body. Nelson wipes the chief doctor's blood from the knife and vows to kill Laxmi Bai's unborn child. Gangadhar orders an investigation. Ganga breaks down and, unable to bear people's jibes, decides to end her life. Laxmi Bai saves her and apologises to her. The palace celebrates the good news. Hira Bai is happy to see an elated Gangadhar playing the 'dhol'.

1x303 - Episode 303

October 21, 2010

Gangadhar dances with Laxmi Bai. A distressed Ganga watches the celebrations. Nelson arrives to congratulate the couple, but Hira Bai sends him away. A veiled Ganga attacks Laxmi Bai in her chambers and, using dubious means, escapes. Ganga sends Kashi and Sunder away and volunteers to stay with Laxmi Bai as her trusted aide. Laxmi Bai questions Ganga about Daai Maa and decides not to tell Gangadhar about the attack. Hira Bai advises her otherwise. A seething Ganga decides to avenge her insult.

1x304 - Episode 304

October 22, 2010

Wounded by broken dreams and people's jibes, Ganga tells Janki Bai that she will find a way to become the Queen of Jhansi. Hira Bai informs Gangadhar about the attack on Laxmi Bai. Laxmi Bai seeks Gangadhar's permission to form a Nari Sena, consisting of her aides who would look after her and her child's security. Laxmi Bai calls all the ladies and motivates them to start the practice and gently refuses Ganga's request to be her personal trainer. Ganga coaxes Tatya Tope to become her teacher.

1x305 - Episode 305

October 25, 2010

Motivating her Nari Sena, Laxmi Bai starts their training. She questions Sunder about Ganga's whereabouts. Hira Bai tells her not to trust Ganga. Ganga begins her vigorous training with Tatya Tope, who guides her to purify her senses and focus on her target to control her anger. Undeterred by her injuries and tiredness, a determined Ganga perseveres. Gangadhar decides to eat with Laxmi Bai and her Nari Sena. Laxmi Bai silences Nelson's taunts. Ganga lies to Laxmi Bai about her injury.

1x306 - Episode 306

October 26, 2010

On seeing Laxmi Bai's discomfort while training, Gangadhar decides to hold a training session with Nari Sena. Ganga diverts Tatya Tope's attention to stop him from disclosing her truth to Laxmi Bai. Tatya Tope begins Ganga's training in swordsmanship. Gangadhar draws a sketch of Laxmi Bai with the unborn baby. To test the Nari Sena, Gangadhar orders his men to disguise themselves as dacoits and attack them. He decides to reward them accordingly. Janki Bai and Nelson plan to ruin the Nari Sena.

1x307 - Episode 307

October 27, 2010

Ganga fakes her dedication by showing Laxmi Bai's statue made by her to Tatya Tope. Under the pretext of Laxmi Bai's safety, Ganga compels Tatya Tope to teach her the technique, which even Laxmi Bai does not know. Gangadhar apprises his men about the challenge and warns them not to injure the Nari Sena. At Hira Bai's behest, Laxmi Bai visits the cows' shelter for a puja. Seizing this opportunity, Ganga leaves a snake to create unrest amongst the cows. A veiled Ganga faces Laxmi Bai with a sword.

1x308 - Episode 308

October 28, 2010

Ganga attacks Laxmi Bai. Nelson's men kill Gangadhar's men and attack the Nari Sena. The valiant Nari Sena overpowers Nelson's men, and Gangadhar is impressed. Seeing Laxmi Bai's statue lying on the ground makes Tatya Tope realise Ganga's deceit. Laxmi Bai is shocked to see Ganga's unveiled face. Tatya Tope wants to hack Ganga's arms. A repentant Ganga reveals being misled and kills herself. Janki Bai is relieved that Ganga died before disclosing her involvement in Daai Maa's disappearance.

1x309 - Episode 309

October 29, 2010

Expressing his admiration for the Nari Sena, Gangadhar gifts each warrior a sword. Janki Bai shares the news of Ganga's death with Nelson. Gangadhar decides to accompany Laxmi Bai, who insists on going to Bithur to meet Bajirao, whose ill health is a cause of concern. Ellis overhears Nelson and Manson, his brother, hatching a plot to ambush Laxmi Bai's travel party and stop Gangadhar from travelling with her. Nelson apprises Gangadhar about the riots in Jhansi and stops him from leaving.

1x310 - Episode 310

November 1, 2010

Gangadhar appoints Tatya Tope for Laxmi Bai's security and sends her to Bithur. The members of a social group, the Shudras, revolt against discrimination. Finding an obstruction en route to Bithur, Tatya Tope goes to check the alternate way and is thrown into the quicksand. Manson's men overpower the palace's soldiers. Laxmi Bai uses her presence of mind and, while keeping the soldiers at bay, rescues Tatya Tope. Ellis comes to their aid and gives Laxmi Bai an assurance regarding her protection.

1x311 - Episode 311

November 2, 2010

An ailing Bajirao senses Laxmi Bai's arrival. Laxmi Bai pays respect to her motherland and is warmly welcomed by the people of Bithur. Bajirao and Laxmi Bai spend some nostalgic moments together and decide to crown Nana Saheb as the ruler of Bithur. Manson welcomes Campbell to Bithur. Following Dalhousie's instructions of not acknowledging the adopted son Nana Saheb as the rightful heir of Bithur, Manson interrupts the crowning ceremony. Meanwhile, Campbell readies his troops for an attack.

1x312 - Episode 312

November 3, 2010

Unable to bear the grief of Bithur being taken over by the British, the ailing Bajirao breathes his last. Giving 24 hours to surrender, Manson leaves the palace. Demanding tax, Manson does not allow Nana Saheb to immerse Bajirao's ashes in the river. Laxmi Bai declares war. To protect her unborn child, Vahini Saheb asks Laxmi Bai not to fight but be with Nana Saheb, who would take the lead. With an undying fire to protect his motherland, Nana Saheb faces Campbell and brings him down.

1x313 - Episode 313

November 4, 2010

Campbell attacks Tatya Tope, and Tatya Tope beheads him. Manson insults the ashes of Bajirao. Tatya Tope catches his leg which he aims to use to kick the urn of the ashes. Laxmi Bai mounts a horse and whisks the urn away and punishes Manson by cutting the very leg he had used to try to kick the urn. Bithur wins the war, and Laxmi Bai crowns Nana Saheb as the Peshwa of Bithur. Nana Saheb urges her to immerse Bajirao's ashes in the river. Moropant blesses Laxmi Bai for saving Bithur and Jhansi.

1x314 - Episode 314

November 5, 2010

Nana Saheb is welcomed at the court of Bithur as the new Peshwa. He expresses his gratitude to Laxmi Bai for making this possible. Laxmi Bai leaves Bithur amidst tears. To manage the unrest in Jhansi, Gangadhar calls Rao Dulhajo for his advice, but Sanjay Lohar's refusal to acknowledge Gangadhar as the king creates a worrisome situation. Nelson asks an angry Sanjay Lohar to create lawlessness which would give an excuse to the British to prove Gangadhar's incapability and take over Jhansi.

1x315 - Episode 315

November 8, 2010

Laxmi Bai prays for Gangadhar's safety. Janki Bai meets Nelson and determines to oust Gangadhar. Sanjay Lohar, along with his social group, protests in front of the palace. Gangadhar punishes him and the others. Jhansi is on fire, and Nelson instructs his men to escalate the situation. Laxmi Bai is appalled to see her Jhansi burning and threatens Nelson with dire consequences. Nelson is livid to see Manson's condition, and both of them plan to kill Laxmi Bai. Laxmi Bai vows to fight Nelson.

1x316 - Episode 316

November 9, 2010

Laxmi Bai opposes Rao Dulhajo's opinion of giving harsh punishment to the rebels. Sanjay Lohar's proposal for a peace talk and his demand for Gangadhar to come alone and unarmed surprises Laxmi Bai, who volunteers to go in his stead. Rao Dulhajo offers to accompany her. Laxmi Bai is attacked by Sanjay Lohar and his men. Rao Dulhajo is Nelson's accomplice. Narsingh Rao's warning about Rao Dulhajo's attitude makes Gangadhar suspicious. Gangadhar rescues an injured Laxmi Bai.

1x317 - Episode 317

November 10, 2010

Nelson instructs Rao Dulhajo to kill Laxmi Bai and Gangadhar. Gangadhar takes an unconscious Laxmi Bai to a hut and goes out to look for water. Gangadhar is attacked, and Rao Dulhajo sets the hut on fire. A grief-stricken Moropant is comforted by Tatya Tope and Chimna Bai. A broken-hearted Gangadhar sits outside the destroyed hut waiting to share the evening meal with Laxmi Bai. Moropant urges him to return to the palace. The British celebrate their victory. Daai Maa rescues Laxmi Bai.

1x318 - Episode 318

November 11, 2010

Having overheard Nelson and Manson's conspiracy, Daai Maa saves Laxmi Bai's life. Six months pass, and Laxmi Bai remains unconscious. Rao Dulhajo instigates a hopeless Gangadhar against Jhansi and convinces him to give up the throne. Nelson imprisons Janki Bai. A desolate Gangadhar shares his decision of self-immolation with his ministers. Laxmi Bai regains consciousness and is in labour. Raghunath lights the self-immolation pyre. Jhansi's annexation order comes in Nelson's hands.

1x319 - Episode 319

November 12, 2010

A delighted Nelson watches Gangadhar on the lit pyre and leaves to execute the takeover of Jhansi. Laxmi Bai delivers the crown prince of Jhansi and expresses her indebtedness to Daai Maa. Gangadhar is overjoyed on seeing Laxmi Bai arrive on horseback with their child. Nelson and Ellis reach the palace with their troops. A smug Nelson taunts Raghunath and is shocked to see Gangadhar alive. The bigger shock comes in the form of Laxmi Bai and the crown prince. Laxmi Bai tears the annexation order.

1x320 - Episode 320

November 15, 2010

Jhansi celebrates the arrival of its crown prince. Dalhousie is angry with Nelson, and an apologetic Nelson promises to kill the crown prince. As a gesture of gratitude, Gangadhar confers the highest civilian honour on Daai Maa. Janki Bai escapes from British captivity and confesses her crime. At Laxmi Bai's request, Gangadhar does not punish her. The crown prince's naming ceremony is planned. Sunder goes to fetch milk for the ceremony, and Lachchu Bai feeds poisonous milk to an infant.

1x321 - Episode 321

November 16, 2010

Wanting justice, the aggrieved mother of the poisoned infant comes to the palace. Janki Bai takes the milk for the ceremony from Sunder. Disguised as a 'dhol' player, Lachchu Bai enters the palace with the poisoned milk. Nelson informs Manson about Lachchu Bai and Janki Bai being bought over and the plan. Laxmi Bai proclaims the name of the crown prince as Damodar Rao, and everyone blesses the prince. Ellis brings a gift too. During Moti Bai's performance, Sunder whispers in Laxmi Bai's ear.

1x322 - Episode 322

November 17, 2010

As the ceremony begins of bathing Damodar with milk, Nelson, Lachchu Bai and Janki Bai impatiently await his death. To their shock, Damodar is unaffected, and Laxmi Bai exposes Janki Bai. Nari Sena's vigilant watch on Janki Bai and the infant's death alerted Laxmi Bai. Moti Bai had also shared her suspicions about the 'dhol' player with Laxmi Bai. Gangadhar makes Janki Bai drink the poisoned milk, and she dies. Before breathing her last, Janki Bai states that she is not alone in this conspiracy.

1x323 - Episode 323

November 18, 2010

Lachchu Bai escapes, but Janki Bai exposes Nelson. Gangadhar forces Dalhousie to apologise and, taking away Nelson's badges, Dalhousie sends him back to England. Ellis is made the in-charge of Jhansi. Laxmi Bai's obsessive measures for Damodar's security worry Gangadhar. Unaware of Rao Dulhajo's reality, Gangadhar gives him the responsibility for the security of Damodar's travel to the temple for the ear-piercing ceremony. Lachchu Bai and Rao Dulhajo await the chance to execute their plan.

1x324 - Episode 324

November 19, 2010

Jhansi's royal procession leaves for the temple. As per the rules of the temple, no weapons are allowed inside the premises. While the ceremony is underway, Nelson and his men replace the swords with broken ones. The priest declares negative planetary influences in Damodar's stars. On the way back, Ellis feels something is wrong and finds some dead bodies. The royal party braves the attackers as they are weaponless. Laxmi Bai and Vasudha, along with their kids, take shelter with some eunuchs.

1x325 - Episode 325

November 22, 2010

While Laxmi Bai fights with the attackers, Lachchu Bai overpowers Vasudha. She slashes her throat and takes Damodar with her. Burning with revenge, Lachchu Bai digs the ground to bury Damodar and is shocked to see Anand Rao's name written on his arm. A dying Vasudha tells Laxmi Bai that she has sacrificed her son for Jhansi. Laxmi Bai rescues Anand Rao from Lachchu Bai. An angry Gangadhar arrives with his men and orders for Lachchu Bai to be buried alive.

1x326 - Episode 326

November 23, 2010

To repay her debt of gratitude to Vasudha, Laxmi Bai adopts Anand Rao. Nelson arrives at the court disguised as Sage Sudarshan and gives a box with a fake snake, which camouflages a real snake. He gives it for Damodar's protection and asks for it to be placed by the side of his cot. At night, Nelson has someone play the snake-charmer's instrument, which disturbs Anand Rao. Laxmi Bai and Gangadhar try to pacify him. The snake from the box gets activated and bites Damodar.

1x327 - Episode 327

November 24, 2010

Nelson kills the snake so that it cannot be used to remove Damodar's poison. All the snake charmers of Jhansi play their instruments in an attempt to bring the snake back. Seeing Damodar's critical condition, the palace doctor suggests the use of an allopathic antidote. Nelson breaks the last bottle of the antidote and threatens the doctor. Ellis is informed about the presence of Nelson in Jhansi. Laxmi Bai and Tatya Tope arrive at the clinic and, with the aid of Ellis, look for the antidote.

1x328 - Episode 328

November 25, 2010

Laxmi Bai finds a bottle of the antidote, which the doctor terms a miracle, but it is too late. Damodar breathes his last. Moropant reminds a grief-stricken Gangadhar about his duty as a husband and as a king. Laxmi Bai and Gangadhar recall Damodar's short life. Vahini Saheb asks Gangadhar to have patience. Damodar is given his last bath. Gangadhar takes Damodar's foot and hand prints and takes him to perform the last rites. Laxmi Bai breaks down, and Nelson rejoices at his victory.

1x329 - Episode 329

November 26, 2010

During Damodar's last journey, Ellis warns Nelson. Happy with Nelson's success at killing Damodar, Lord Dalhousie reinstates Nelson and promises him the post of Assistant Governor General if he kills Gangadhar. Amidst tears, Damodar is buried with his toy horse. A mournful Laxmi Bai misses Damodar. She apologises to Anand Rao for immersing herself in her grief and neglecting him. Feeling dejected and incapable, Gangadhar finds no purpose in life. Laxmi Bai urges him to find solace in Anand Rao.

1x330 - Episode 330

November 29, 2010

Unable to accept Anand Rao as Damodar's replacement, a broken Gangadhar lauds Laxmi Bai's inner strength. Ellis confronts the British doctor for aiding Damodar's murder. The public becomes violent and enters a church in their pursuit of the doctor. Ellis informs Gangadhar about the critical situation. Laxmi Bai motivates Gangadhar to take charge. Nelson instigates the crowd by firing at the people. Gangadhar is stabbed trying to rescue a child.

1x331 - Episode 331

November 30, 2010

Moropant questions a restless Laxmi Bai. Seeing Gangadhar injured, Nelson gleefully asks Jhansi's ministers to prepare for his last rites. An angry Gangadhar pulls Nelson down from his horse. Ellis urges Tatya Tope and the ministers to take Gangadhar for the treatment of his injury. Gangadhar makes Tatya Tope and the others promise that Laxmi Bai will not be told about his injury. Gangadhar calls for an urgent meeting in the court wherein he declares Anand Rao as the next King of Jhansi.

1x332 - Episode 332

December 1, 2010

Gangadhar interrupts Laxmi Bai's questions and tells Ellis to expedite the formalities concerning the legal adoption of Anand Rao. Gangadhar and Laxmi Bai perform the `puja' for Anand Rao's adoption. Ellis signs the legal document and, while countersigning, Gangadhar's strength wanes and his condition is out in the open. Nelson is unhappy to see Ellis arrive with the legal document proclaiming Jhansi's safety. Everyone offers fervent prayers for Gangadhar's recovery.

1x333 - Episode 333

December 2, 2010

Laxmi Bai imagines Gangadhar's death and her widowhood. She is woken up from her stupor by a fakir, who urges her not to lose time. Nelson asks Rao Dulhajo to kill Gangadhar. Nelson instigates the people of Jhansi with false news about Gangadhar's death and the plan of the royalty to abscond. Nelson stabs the British doctor, and the dying doctor confesses the truth to Laxmi Bai. With the ministers trying to control the unrest, Rao Dulhajo gets the opportunity to stab Gangadhar.

1x334 - Episode 334

December 3, 2010

Laxmi Bai hides Gangadhar and puts the doctor's body in Gangadhar's place. Laxmi Bai catches Rao Dulhajo's feet, but he escapes. The public unrest increases and they demand to see Gangadhar. Jhansi is overjoyed to see Gangadhar. Nelson and Rao Dulhajo are shocked. Laxmi Bai encourages Gangadhar, who has lost the will to live. To find the attacker, Laxmi Bai presides over the court. Rao Dulhajo tries to blame Raghunath for the security lapse. Laxmi Bai attacks Nelson in the commissary.

1x335 - Episode 335

December 6, 2010

Laxmi Bai leaves the commissary with a promise to oust Nelson within 24 hours. Laxmi Bai asks Ellis to sign the letter enumerating the atrocities of Nelson, but Ellis tries to talk her out of it. Gangadhar and Laxmi Bai spend some special moments with Anand Rao. Laxmi Bai takes Gangadhar's blessings to accomplish her mission. Without Gangadhar's knowledge, Laxmi Bai and the ministers accost Nelson, who creates unrest amongst the people. Laxmi Bai urges the people of Jhansi to fight Nelson.

1x336 - Episode 336

December 7, 2010

Laxmi Bai forces Nelson to sign the letter admitting his crimes. Nelson is chased out of Jhansi. The flag of Jhansi is hoisted on the British commissary. Worried about the repercussions, Gangadhar starts training his soldiers but is faced with the paucity of soldiers and weapons. Nelson is captured by the people of Orcha. Laxmi Bai motivates the jobless British army soldiers of Indian origin to fight for Jhansi. Lord Dalhousie approaches Ali Bahadur, who wants to avenge Lachchu Bai's death.

1x337 - Episode 337

December 8, 2010

Lord Dalhousie promises Ali Bahadur the throne of Jhansi within 10 days by crippling Jhansi with economic pressure. Gangadhar approaches the merchants to loan him money on interest to set up a large army. Ali Bahadur bribes the greedy merchants, and they defect. The merchants decline Gangadhar's proposal. Ali Bahadur presents himself in the court of Jhansi as their ally. Ellis reads a message from Lord Dalhousie stating the East India Company's decision to make Ali Bahadur the King of Jhansi.

1x338 - Episode 338

December 9, 2010

Ali Bahadur is arrested. Laxmi Bai tries to dissuade Gangadhar from going to Kanpur, but he leaves to meet Lord Dalhousie. Consumed with greed, Ali Bahadur states his overconfidence in getting the throne of Jhansi to Rao Dulhajo. Lord Dalhousie deceives Gangadhar into believing that, in return for the British flag being reinstated on the commissary, he would maintain Gangadhar's rulership and give the merchants' money to him. Laxmi Bai threatens Ali Bahadur. Rao Dulhajao helps him escape.

1x339 - Episode 339

December 10, 2010

1x340 - Episode 340

December 13, 2010

Laxmi Bai saves Tatya Tope from the attackers. They find a lifeless Gangadhar in the lake. Tatya Tope blames himself for the lapse in security. Whilst everyone gives up, Laxmi Bai refuses to accept the fact. Everyone's hopes are revived when they see some movement in Gangadhar. An unconscious Gangadhar is brought back to Jhansi and a deathly silence welcomes them. Lord Dalhousie refuses to believe Ali Bahadur till an official statement is issued from the palace regarding Gangadhar's death.

1x341 - Episode 341

December 14, 2010

Gangadhar refuses to consume the allopathic medicine given by Ellis's doctor. Everyone is pleased to see a conscious Gangadhar. Gangadhar tells the priests to chant the mantras for the crowning ceremony and places his crown on Anand Rao. Gangadhar breathes his last longing for Damodar. Jhansi is grief-stricken. Losing the desire to live, Laxmi Bai states the desire to give up everything. Vahini Saheb comforts her. Dalhousie rejoices and welcomes Ali Bahadur to be the King of Jhansi.

1x342 - Episode 342

December 15, 2010

Laxmi Bai requests to be left alone with Gangadhar's body. She cleans his wound and readies him for his last journey. Remembering her special moments with Gangadhar, Laxmi Bai's sole thought is to join Gangadhar and Damodar. The people of Jhansi plead with Laxmi Bai not to abandon them. Ali Bahadur motivates his soldiers to capture Jhansi and, putting his flag in the British commissary, heads towards the fort. Gangadhar is laid on the pyre, and the widow's ritual begins for Laxmi Bai.

1x343 - Episode 343

December 16, 2010

Raghunath and Tatya Tope urge a numb Laxmi Bai to defend Jhansi from Ali Bahadur. The people of Jhansi plead with her to save them. Laxmi Bai is woken from her stupor by Gangadhar's soul, who admonishes her for ignoring the pleas of the people and urges her to return to her identity of Kranti Guru. Rising like a phoenix, she orders Tatya Guru to combat Ali Bahadur while she pays her last respects to Gangadhar's lit pyre. Laxmi Bai threatens Ali Bahadur and forces him to run for his life.

1x344 - Episode 344

December 17, 2010

Laxmi Bai cuts Ali Bahadur's arm with her sword. Dalhousie is angry at his plan being foiled again. Looking at her portrait sketched by Gangadhar, Laxmi Bai misses him and Damodar. Amongst Gangadhar's clothes, she finds his last letter written to her, and she breaks down. Laxmi Bai announces a warning to all the traitors, especially the merchants, that Gangadhar's ashes will not be immersed till the British are ousted from Jhansi. Hamilton, a cruel British officer, gets orders to go to Jhansi.

1x345 - Episode 345

December 20, 2010

A furious Laxmibai asks Shyam Chaudhary and the other treacherous traders to leave Jhansi for supporting the British and not protecting their motherland. Shyam Chaudhary apologises to her and promises to lend her his support. Moropant tells Laxmibai that Anand needs to perform a ritual and be cleansed with Holy Water. When the ritual gets completed, Moropant and the others are shocked to see that Anand is missing. A worried Moropant informs Laxmibai that Anand is missing. Hamilton, who arrives in Jhansi, sees Anand alone and crying in the forest. He realises that Anand is the Prince of Jhansi. Later, the East India Company flag is hoisted at the Commissionerate by Hamilton. Just then, he sees Anand crying and his dogs barking at Anand. Meanwhile, Laxmibai pleads with her subjects to help her find Anand. Ellis too promises to trace Anand. The wicked Hamilton decides to set his dogs loose on Anand.

1x346 - Episode 346

December 21, 2010

Ellis arrives at the nick of time and rescues Anand from Hamilton's dogs. Hamilton introduces himself as the Special Political Agent of Jhansi. Hamilton accuses Ellis of not annexing Jhansi and promises to set things right now. Meanwhile, Laxmibai is delighted to hear that Anand is safe. Ellis then informs Laxmibai about Hamilton and his motive to create problems because the throne of Jhansi was now empty. After hearing about Hamilton from Ellis, Laxmibai decides to hold a coronation ceremony for Anand. He is renamed Damodar Rao Nevalkar and crowned the king. Hamilton informs her that the East India Company has refused to accept the adoption as legal, and that's why as per the Doctrine of Lapse, Jhansi would be annexed. She vows not to ever give Jhansi away. Ellis then tells Hamilton that the Queen of England had the right to reject Lord Dalhousie's new order, and that Laxmibai could challenge it.

1x347 - Episode 347

December 22, 2010

When Laxmibai talks about war, Hamilton mocks her about her inferior weapons compared with the might of East India Company, but she warns him that every child in Jhansi would fight the British and drive them out. Shyam Chaudhary arrives then and declares that the traders would sacrifice everything they have to protect their motherland. Keeping the impending implementation of the Charter Act in mind, Lord Dalhousie realises that he cannot afford to take a wrong step, so he decides to appeal against Laxmibai instead. Laxmibai hires her trusted lawyer and confidante, John Lang, to fight her case in England. Three years pass by, and there is still no verdict about the case. On the other hand, the East India Company continues to create havoc and annex Bundelkhand and other weaker states so that they are unable to help Jhansi.

1x348 - Episode 348

December 23, 2010

Lord Dalhousie gets anxious hearing about the revolt arising in his army, so he decides to use the enmity between the neighbouring states of Orchha and Jhansi to his advantage. Hamilton asks him to fuel the bitterness between Ladai Sarkar, the Queen of Orchha and Laxmibai. Meanwhile, John Lang informs Laxmibai that the Queen of England has rejected her appeal, so Laxmibai willingly accepts the verdict and promises that a united India would create a revolt that would drive the British out of India. However, she is disheartened to see the malfunctioning ammunitions in Jhansi and is informed that Ghaus Khan makes the best cannonballs. On the other hand, while Ghaus Khan fires the cannon to test it, Hamilton watches him and quietly puts a part of the wreckage inside the Orchha border.