Chanakya
Chanakya
TV ShowEnded

Chanakya

8.8 / 10
1991
1 season
47 episodes
DramaWar & Politics

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 events occurring between 340 BCE and 321/20 BCE, starting with Chanakya's boyhood and culminating in the coronation of Chandragupta Maurya.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 01

    08-09-199145m

    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 coi...

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 02

    15-09-199145m

    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

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 03

    22-09-199145m

    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...

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 04

    29-09-199145m

    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 offere...

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 05

    06-10-199245m

    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 spre...

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 06

    13-10-199145m

    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 r...

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 07

    20-10-199145m

    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...

  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 08

    27-10-199145m

    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....

  • Ep 9

    9.Episode 09

    03-11-199145m

    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 fiel...

  • Ep 10

    10.Episode 10

    10-11-199145m

    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...

  • Ep 11

    11.Episode 11

    17-11-199145m

    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,...

  • Ep 12

    12.Episode 12

    24-11-199145m

    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 t...

  • Ep 13

    13.Episode 13

    01-12-199145m

    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 in...

  • Ep 14

    14.Episode 14

    08-12-199145m

    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...

  • Ep 15

    15.Episode 15

    15-12-199145m

    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 adv...

  • Ep 16

    16.Episode 16

    22-12-199145m

    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, Vya...

  • Ep 17

    17.Episode 17

    29-12-199145m

    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 Chandra...

  • Ep 18

    18.Episode 18

    05-01-199245m

    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 i...

  • Ep 19

    19.Episode 19

    12-01-199245m

    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 Gr...

  • Ep 20

    20.Episode 20

    19-01-199245m

    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...

  • Ep 21

    21.Episode 21

    26-01-199245m

    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....

  • Ep 22

    22.Episode 22

    02-02-199245m

    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.

  • Ep 23

    23.Episode 23

    09-02-199245m

    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 me...

  • Ep 24

    24.Episode 24

    16-02-199245m

    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 v...

  • Ep 25

    25.Episode 25

    23-02-199245m

    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 Rudrad...

  • Ep 26

    26.Episode 26

    01-03-199245m

    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 meetin...

  • Ep 27

    27.Episode 27

    08-03-199245m

    Varuchi asks Balgupta to help him in his mission to set things right in Patliputra. Varruchi learns through Shriyak about Vishnugupta's desire to make a Gurukul. Varuchi makes the...

  • Ep 28

    28.Episode 28

    15-03-199245m

    After meeting Amatya Rakshas, Viradhgupta walks around the streets and witnesses a meeting between Shatkar and Rudradev on the other side. Unwilling to rest even at night, Amatya g...

  • Ep 29

    29.Episode 29

    22-03-199245m

    Restless in sleep, Amatya recalls all the information received by Viradhgupta. Amatya goes to Shanktars house and both talk about Magadh and Shatkar reveals his desire to take acti...

  • Ep 30

    30.Episode 30

    29-03-199245m

    Bhadrashal reveals his frustations before Dhanananad. At the end of the episode we see all the important men in Patliputra absolutely tensed.

  • Ep 31

    31.Episode 31

    05-04-199245m

    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 Commi...

  • Ep 32

    32.Episode 32

    12-04-199245m

    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...

  • Ep 33

    33.Episode 33

    19-04-199245m

    Vishnugupta addresses the intellectual group of the city and urges them to walk on the right path. Later on Dhananand questions the mayor of the city and then tells Amatya to throw...

  • Ep 34

    34.Episode 34

    26-04-199245m

    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 Bhagu...

  • Ep 35

    35.Episode 35

    03-05-199245m

    Varuchi expresses concern over the impending coronation. Amatya then reveals that he holds Vishnugupta responsible for the entire tension. Away from the complications of Pataliputr...

  • Ep 36

    36.Episode 36

    10-05-199245m

    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 Bhagu...

  • Ep 37

    37.Episode 37

    17-05-199245m

    Viradhgupta warns the king that Magadh would be forced to teach Nepal a lesson. Balgupta alerts Bhagurayan to keep an eye on the commander - Cheif Bhadrashal. Vishvugupta Shriyak c...

  • Ep 38

    38.Episode 38

    24-05-199245m

    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...

  • Ep 39

    39.Episode 39

    31-05-199245m

    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 i...

  • Ep 40

    40.Episode 40

    07-06-199245m

    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. Shriy...

  • Ep 41

    41.Episode 41

    14-06-199245m

    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 st...

  • Ep 42

    42.Episode 42

    21-06-199245m

    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 Chadragup...

  • Ep 43

    43.Episode 43

    28-06-199245m

    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...

  • Ep 44

    44.Episode 44

    05-07-199245m

    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 Rak...

  • Ep 45

    45.Episode 45

    12-07-199245m

    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 Pau...

  • Ep 46

    46.Episode 46

    19-07-199245m

    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 j...

  • Ep 47

    47.Episode 47

    26-07-199245m

    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 Paur...

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