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The Best Episodes of Chanakya

Every episode of Chanakya ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Chanakya!

Chanakya is a 47-part epic Indian television historical drama. The series is a fictionalized account of the life and times of 4th century BCE Indian...
Genre:Documentary
Network:DD National

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 01" is the best rated episode of "Chanakya". It scored 9.6/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/8/1991. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 03".

  • Episode 01
    9.6/1032 votes
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    #1 - Episode 01

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1991

    King Dhanananda, the last heir to the Nanda Dynasty rules the throne. Supriya, a Devi's son Angadh has been missing for a few days. Minister Wakranas blames Shaktar when a gold coin missing from the salary of the workers in the palace.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 03
    9.5/1018 votes
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    #2 - Episode 03

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/1991

    Milind discovers Shaktar scattering gold coins that were robbed by the king. Milind imprisons Shaktar and his sons. Chanak goes out to the streets of Patliputra, urging the people of the town to revolt and fight against Dhanananda.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 04
    9.2/1010 votes
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    #3 - Episode 04

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/1991

    Vishnu learns about his mother's death. Due to his fasting, Chanak passes away in the prison. Wakranas tells the guard to keep his death a secret. Shaktar is released and is offered the post of Prime Minister again.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 02
    9.1/1015 votes
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    #4 - Episode 02

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/1991

    Shishupal informs Shaktar of the new taxes being imposed by King Dhanananda. The order of appointing officials for the collection of taxes on wood, gum, stone, leather, etc

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 05
    9.0/107 votes
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    #5 - Episode 05

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/1992

    Vishnugupta gains entry into the caravan advancing towards Taxila. he is asked to stay behind and accept the post of a teacher in politics. The king of Kekaya Parwateshwar has spread an elaborate spy system in Taxila. Ambhi orders Sinharan to attack the border of Kekaya.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 46
    8.8/105 votes
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    #6 - Episode 46

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 7/19/1992

    Shaktadas arrives on the scene then informs Amatya as to how Sidhartak had saved his life. Amatya gets further ensnare inot Vishnuguptas trap as Sidhartak makes him purchase some jewelry without realizing that the jewelry belonged to Pauravraj. Away in the campsite, Bhagurayan and Susidhartak succeed in poisoning Malayketus mind against Amatya Malayketu.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 47
    8.2/108 votes
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    #7 - Episode 47

    Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 7/26/1992

    Sushidhartak reveals that it was Amatya who sent him with a message and jewelry to Chandragupta. To add to the tension Sushidhartak reveals that the necklace man by Amatya was Pauravraj. Vishnugupta then recalls Amatya that the center drama of the jewelry the capture of Shaktadas was a ploy to get Amatya back to Patliputra. He then appoints Amatya as Chandraguptas prime minister

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 06
    NaN/100 votes
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    #8 - Episode 06

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/1991

    In a secret meeting, Parwateshwar orders his ministers to attack Taxila. Sushen is accused of being a traitor. Sinharan is being overcome by alcohol and we see the army of Kekaya riding towards Taxila.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 07
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    #9 - Episode 07

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/1991

    The entire spy network is ready for war. A soldier informs Ambhi about approaching army. After a battel, Ambhi is forced to surrender. In the palace, Sinharan is asking the people to punish him for the mistakes he has committed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 08
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    #10 - Episode 08

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/27/1991

    Vishnugupta meets the boy Chandragupta and decides to become his teacher. In the grand conference Dhanananda ridicules all the students and graduates, referring to them as beggars. There is a heated conversation between the two and Vishnugupta leaves the court insulted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 09
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    #11 - Episode 09

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/1991

    Chandragupta is intiated into the world of studies. His uncle is not happy with te decision and asks 5000 gold coins from Vishnugupta. He begins educating his disciples in all fields.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 10
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    #12 - Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/1991

    Refugees from western regions arrive at Taxila for shelter. In order to fulfill his ambition, Ambhi Kumar surrenders to Alexander, Ambhiraj commits suicide. A conflict takes place between Ambhi and Acharya Vishnugupta, where Acharya orders him to leave Gurukul.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 11
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    #13 - Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/1991

    Due to the internal conflicts between bordering states of India, Alexander is marching forward after defeating Ashvak, Ashtar and Maskavati. After meeting heads of various states, Acharya Vishnugupt reaches Patliputra. His eyes fill with tears as he realizes the pitiful state of India.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 12
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    #14 - Episode 12

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/1991

    After crosing the Sindhu River, Alexander is met by Ambhi Kumar who has arrived with his huge army in order to welcome him. Onisykretos goes into the deep jungle in order to meet the asceties-kalyan Rishi. we see a meeting between King Parwateshwar and a messenger of Plexamder. The king is discussing surrender.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 13
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    #15 - Episode 13

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/1991

    After defeating the frontier states, Alexander marches towards Kekaya, where he also defeats King Porus Parwateshwar. Even as he retreats from India, Alexander continues to kill innocent people on the way. Not discouraged by Dhananad's insult, Acharya Vishnugupta continues his mission to form a joint resistance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 14
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    #16 - Episode 14

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/8/1991

    The armory store of Taxila has been set on fire. Vishnugupta is brought to the jailhouse where Anujdev questions him. Everybody in the gurukul is disturbed by Acharya Vishnugupta's silence.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 15
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    #17 - Episode 15

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/1991

    Sinharan hands over the post of Commander in Chief to Chandragupta. Vishnugupta addresses all the students and inspires them to rise and revolt against the Greeks. Chandragupta advances with his mercenary soldiers as more and more fighters join him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 16
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    #18 - Episode 16

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/22/1991

    The revolt against the Greeks continues to rise. Ambhikumar orders Anujdev to imprison the students singing the patriotic songs. Satrap orders the commander in chief of Kekaya, Vyagraped, to hang the revolutionaries. Satrap decides to advance to Taxila.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 17
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    #19 - Episode 17

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 12/29/1991

    Indian mercenary soldiers fight against the freedom fighters. Phillipuss, Kritorus, and Chakrapani are killed and the Greek composite is set on fire. Acharya has instructed Chandragupta, Akshay, and Sinharan, to proceed to Taxila.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 18
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    #20 - Episode 18

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/5/1992

    The situation in India after the death of Satrap is described through the medium of paintings and the narrator tells us the incidences that occurred during that time. Vishnugupta inspires him to rise above his own selfish desires and think solely about the nation and it's people.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 19
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    #21 - Episode 19

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/12/1992

    After Governor's death all the Greek soldiers and officers find their position very shaky. Chandragupt and Sinharan along with their army, continue to wipe out all the traces of Greek rule. Ambhikumar, Chandragupt, Sinharan, Vishnugupt and Parvateshwar receive the news of Alexander's death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 20
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    #22 - Episode 20

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/19/1992

    In "Vahik Pradesh" all the states have accepted Chandragupta as their leader. Vishnugupt reveals his plans to overthrow the present rule in Magadh. For this he asks his friends for help. Parvateshwar agrees to help Vishnugupt in every possible way.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 21
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    #23 - Episode 21

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/26/1992

    Chandragupt asks the citizens of Arrat to forget their personal animosity and rise as a nation. Lagh Paurav meets Chandragupt in order to seek his help in getting his kingdom bac. Indradutt holds his friend Vishnugupt responsible for all that has occurred.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 22
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    #24 - Episode 22

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/2/1992

    Vishnugupt reveals his plans to overthrow the present Nand rule in Magadh. Parvateshwar takes a vow to help Vishnugupt. Laghu Paurav and Chandragupt are held captive.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 23
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    #25 - Episode 23

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/9/1992

    Chandragupta not being recognized is held captive in the jailhouse of Kekaya. Vishnugupta is unfolding his future plans to Chandragupta and Sinharan. Parvateshwar arranges for a meeting with the king of Kashmir

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A