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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Chanakya Season 1 Episode 47 - Episode 47
    9.0/10(14 votes)

    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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  2. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 45 - Episode 45
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E45

    Laghu Paurav senses treachery. He rushes calling for Chandragupta to his room and is killed there. Vishnugupta orders Bhagurayan to arrest Amatya Rakshas on the charge of Laghu Pauravs murder. Nipunak, a disciple of Vishnugupta is collecting secret information roaming around the streets of Magadh in disguise.

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  3. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 02
    9.3/10(22 votes)

    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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  4. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 41 - Episode 41
    9.3/10(9 votes)

    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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  5. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 05
    9.4/10(15 votes)

    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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  6. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 26 - Episode 26
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    S1:E26

    Vishnugupta goes to the land dealer and expresses his desire to buy a vast piece of land. Meanwhile students are roaming around the city making announcements of the oncoming meeting to be conveyed by Acharya Rudradev. Seeing her husband in such an unsettled state of mind makes Maitri very worried.

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  7. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 32 - Episode 32
    9.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E32

    Vishnugupta goes to meet Bhagurayan and asks him for help in two missions. Varuchi gets angry at Amatyas attempt to curb the rising revolt. Susidhartak reveals his true identity to Sidhartak. He is to take a message to Vishnugupta that the authorities of Patliputra were keeping an eye on him.

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  8. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 34 - Episode 34
    9.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E34

    The entire city of Pataliputra is in a festive mood as the coronation of Prince Sukesh id announced. On the other side security is getting tighter in the city as commissioner Bhagurayan surveys the city.

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  9. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 42 - Episode 42
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    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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  10. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 43 - Episode 43
    9.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E43

    Chandragupta tells about his desire to leave the Royal Palace. In part of the Royal Palace, attempt to kill Chandragupta says that he doesn't want to marry Dharini the daughter of Nanda.

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  11. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 46 - Episode 46
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    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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  12. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 04
    9.5/10(17 votes)

    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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  13. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    9.5/10(14 votes)

    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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  14. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    9.5/10(12 votes)

    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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  15. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    9.5/10(12 votes)

    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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  16. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    9.5/10(11 votes)

    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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  17. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    9.5/10(11 votes)

    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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  18. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    9.5/10(12 votes)

    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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  19. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    9.5/10(11 votes)

    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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  20. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 31 - Episode 31
    9.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E31

    Disciple of Vishnugupta, Sharangdev, enters the city and gives his teacher the latest update of Chandraguptas activities. Varuchi decides to hand over his resignation. Police Commissioner Bhagurayan appoints Susidhartak to keep an eye on Vishnugupta.

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  21. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 35 - Episode 35
    9.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E35

    Varuchi expresses concern over the impending coronation. Amatya then reveals that he holds Vishnugupta responsible for the entire tension. Away from the complications of Pataliputra, Chandragupta is busy practicing his fighting skills. Bhadrashal pledges his faithfulness to the king.

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  22. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 36 - Episode 36
    9.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E36

    Tension mounts in Patliputra as Pratim, a special spy, arrives from Nepal. Shriyank worriedly informs Ajay that Vishnugupta would soon have to leave Pataliputra. Amatya tells Bhagurayan that under any circumstances Vishnugupta should not be imprisoned.

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  23. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 39 - Episode 39
    9.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E39

    The supporters of commander in cheif Bhadrashal continued to hunt for Balgupta. Ashvadyaksh orders that Balgupta should be killed. Vishnugupta appoints Balgupta the new commander in chief. Dhananand is taken all over the city and ultimately driven away.

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  24. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 44 - Episode 44
    9.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E44

    Susidhartak advises Laghu Paurav to join up with Amatya Rakshas in order to succeed in his plans. In the Rangshala of Patliputra Sushidarthak introduces Laghu Paurav and Amatya Rakshas to each other in a secret meeting to conspire together to acheive their goals. Amatya Rakshas puts Raj Nartaki Shweta in service to finish Chadragupta before his marriage to Dharini.

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  25. Chanakya Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 01
    9.6/10(44 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 47" is the worst rated episode of "Chanakya". It scored 9/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/26/1992. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 45".