9.6/1032 votes#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.
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- 9.1/1015 votes
#2 - 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
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- 9.5/1018 votes
#3 - 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.
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- 9.2/1010 votes
#4 - 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.
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- 9.0/107 votes
#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.
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#6 - 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.
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#7 - 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.
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#8 - 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.
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#9 - 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.
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#10 - 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.
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#11 - 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.
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#12 - 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.
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#13 - 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.
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#14 - 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.
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#15 - 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.
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#16 - 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.
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#17 - 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.
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#18 - 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.
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#19 - 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.
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#20 - 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.
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#21 - 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.
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#22 - 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.
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#23 - 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
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#24 - Episode 24
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/16/1992
This episode onwards we once again enter Patliputra. Dhanand is lost in the world of drinks. The tax officer gets suspicious as he questions Vishnugupta. Vishnugupta then makes a vow to his dead mother that he will fight injustice and corruption in a shrewdly calculating way
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#25 - Episode 25
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 2/23/1992
Badrashal is upset by the Prime ministers decision to appoint Acharya at a high polotical post in order to stop their departure from the city. Ajay is in full agreement with Rudradevs feelings. Ex-prime minister Shatkar vows to help Vishnugupta in his mission
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The Best Episodes of Chanakya Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 01" is the best rated episode of "Chanakya" season 1. 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 is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 02".