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The Best Episodes of Chanakya

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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 economist, strategist and political theorist Chanakya and is based on

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Chanakya Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    9.6/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    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.

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  2. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 01
    9.5/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Episode 01

    S1:E1

    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.

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  3. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 03
    9.5/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Episode 03

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 07
    9.5/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Episode 07

    S1:E7

    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.

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  5. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 09
    9.5/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Episode 09

    S1:E9

    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.

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  6. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 06
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Episode 06

    S1:E6

    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.

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  7. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 08
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Episode 08

    S1:E8

    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.

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  8. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    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.

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  9. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    9.4/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    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.

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  10. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 04
    9.3/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Episode 04

    S1:E4

    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.

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  11. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    9.3/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    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.

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  12. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    9.3/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    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.

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  13. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    9.2/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    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.

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  14. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    9.2/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    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.

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  15. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 38 - Episode 38
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Episode 38

    S1:E38

    Rumors were spreading around the city of Patliputra that soon the city would be agtacked. Distressed by the kings attitude Varuchi pleads with Amatya to stop the war. Sinharan has entered the palace and murdered Prince Sukesh.

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  16. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 40 - Episode 40
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Episode 40

    S1:E40

    Amatya and Vishnugupta seek solace in the peaceful atmosphere of a monastery. Vishnugupta sends his special messenger Shanotra to Chadragupta asking him to proceed to Magadh. Shriyank tearfully refuses to take the post of Minister in Vishnugupta council.

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  17. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 02
    9.1/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Episode 02

    S1:E2

    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

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  18. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    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.

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  19. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    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.

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  20. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 05
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Episode 05

    S1:E5

    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.

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  21. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    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.

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  22. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 42 - Episode 42
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Episode 42

    S1:E42

    Malayaraj and the other kings demand that the promises made by Chadragupta should be fulfilled soon. Dharani is pleading with her mid wife that she does not want to marry Chadragupta

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  23. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 46 - Episode 46
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Episode 46

    S1:E46

    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.

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  24. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 41 - Episode 41
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Episode 41

    S1:E41

    Only after the procession enters the palace and Shaunotra leads Chadragupta alone to meet Vishnugupta, is it revealed that the man under the armor was Akshay.Vishnugupta further strengthens his plans by proposing the marriage between Chandragupta and Dhananands daughter Dharini. The queen appeals to the monk Jeevsidhi to try and stop the marriage between Chandragupta and Dharini.

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  25. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 47 - Episode 47
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Episode 47

    S1:E47

    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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "Chanakya". It scored 9.6/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/10/1991. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 01".