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Chanakya(1991)

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First Air Date: 1991-09-08
Average Runtime: 45m
Rating: 9.0
Votes: 7
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 47

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.

Top Cast

Surendra Pal
Surendra Pal
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Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi
Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi
Chanakya

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Episodes: 47
E01
Episode 01

Air Date: 1991-09-08

45m

King Dhanananda, the last heir to the Nanda Dynasty rules the throne. Supriya, a Devi's son Angadh has been missing f...

E02
Episode 02

Air Date: 1991-09-15

45m

Shishupal informs Shaktar of the new taxes being imposed by King Dhanananda. The order of appointing officials for th...

E03
Episode 03

Air Date: 1991-09-22

45m

Milind discovers Shaktar scattering gold coins that were robbed by the king. Milind imprisons Shaktar and his sons. C...

E04
Episode 04

Air Date: 1991-09-29

45m

Vishnu learns about his mother's death. Due to his fasting, Chanak passes away in the prison. Wakranas tells the guar...

E05
Episode 05

Air Date: 1992-10-06

45m

Vishnugupta gains entry into the caravan advancing towards Taxila. he is asked to stay behind and accept the post of ...

E06
Episode 06

Air Date: 1991-10-13

45m

In a secret meeting, Parwateshwar orders his ministers to attack Taxila. Sushen is accused of being a traitor. Sinhar...

E07
Episode 07

Air Date: 1991-10-20

45m

The entire spy network is ready for war. A soldier informs Ambhi about approaching army. After a battel, Ambhi is for...

E08
Episode 08

Air Date: 1991-10-27

45m

Vishnugupta meets the boy Chandragupta and decides to become his teacher. In the grand conference Dhanananda ridicule...

E09
Episode 09

Air Date: 1991-11-03

45m

Chandragupta is intiated into the world of studies. His uncle is not happy with te decision and asks 5000 gold coins ...

E10
Episode 10

Air Date: 1991-11-10

45m

Refugees from western regions arrive at Taxila for shelter. In order to fulfill his ambition, Ambhi Kumar surrenders ...

E11
Episode 11

Air Date: 1991-11-17

45m

Due to the internal conflicts between bordering states of India, Alexander is marching forward after defeating Ashvak...

E12
Episode 12

Air Date: 1991-11-24

45m

After crosing the Sindhu River, Alexander is met by Ambhi Kumar who has arrived with his huge army in order to welcom...

E13
Episode 13

Air Date: 1991-12-01

45m

After defeating the frontier states, Alexander marches towards Kekaya, where he also defeats King Porus Parwateshwar....

E14
Episode 14

Air Date: 1991-12-08

45m

The armory store of Taxila has been set on fire. Vishnugupta is brought to the jailhouse where Anujdev questions him....

E15
Episode 15

Air Date: 1991-12-15

45m

Sinharan hands over the post of Commander in Chief to Chandragupta. Vishnugupta addresses all the students and inspir...

E16
Episode 16

Air Date: 1991-12-22

45m

The revolt against the Greeks continues to rise. Ambhikumar orders Anujdev to imprison the students singing the patri...

E17
Episode 17

Air Date: 1991-12-29

45m

Indian mercenary soldiers fight against the freedom fighters. Phillipuss, Kritorus, and Chakrapani are killed and the...

E18
Episode 18

Air Date: 1992-01-05

45m

The situation in India after the death of Satrap is described through the medium of paintings and the narrator tells ...

E19
Episode 19

Air Date: 1992-01-12

45m

After Governor's death all the Greek soldiers and officers find their position very shaky. Chandragupt and Sinharan a...

E20
Episode 20

Air Date: 1992-01-19

45m

In "Vahik Pradesh" all the states have accepted Chandragupta as their leader. Vishnugupt reveals his plans to overthr...

E21
Episode 21

Air Date: 1992-01-26

45m

Chandragupt asks the citizens of Arrat to forget their personal animosity and rise as a nation. Lagh Paurav meets Cha...

E22
Episode 22

Air Date: 1992-02-02

45m

Vishnugupt reveals his plans to overthrow the present Nand rule in Magadh. Parvateshwar takes a vow to help Vishnugup...

E23
Episode 23

Air Date: 1992-02-09

45m

Chandragupta not being recognized is held captive in the jailhouse of Kekaya. Vishnugupta is unfolding his future pla...

E24
Episode 24

Air Date: 1992-02-16

45m

This episode onwards we once again enter Patliputra. Dhanand is lost in the world of drinks. The tax officer gets sus...

E25
Episode 25

Air Date: 1992-02-23

45m

Badrashal is upset by the Prime ministers decision to appoint Acharya at a high polotical post in order to stop their...

E26
Episode 26

Air Date: 1992-03-01

45m

Vishnugupta goes to the land dealer and expresses his desire to buy a vast piece of land. Meanwhile students are roam...

E27
Episode 27

Air Date: 1992-03-08

45m

Varuchi asks Balgupta to help him in his mission to set things right in Patliputra. Varruchi learns through Shriyak a...

E28
Episode 28

Air Date: 1992-03-15

45m

After meeting Amatya Rakshas, Viradhgupta walks around the streets and witnesses a meeting between Shatkar and Rudrad...

E29
Episode 29

Air Date: 1992-03-22

45m

Restless in sleep, Amatya recalls all the information received by Viradhgupta. Amatya goes to Shanktars house and bot...

E30
Episode 30

Air Date: 1992-03-29

45m

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

E31
Episode 31

Air Date: 1992-04-05

45m

Disciple of Vishnugupta, Sharangdev, enters the city and gives his teacher the latest update of Chandraguptas activit...

E32
Episode 32

Air Date: 1992-04-12

45m

Vishnugupta goes to meet Bhagurayan and asks him for help in two missions. Varuchi gets angry at Amatyas attempt to c...

E33
Episode 33

Air Date: 1992-04-19

45m

Vishnugupta addresses the intellectual group of the city and urges them to walk on the right path. Later on Dhananand...

E34
Episode 34

Air Date: 1992-04-26

45m

The entire city of Pataliputra is in a festive mood as the coronation of Prince Sukesh id announced. On the other sid...

E35
Episode 35

Air Date: 1992-05-03

45m

Varuchi expresses concern over the impending coronation. Amatya then reveals that he holds Vishnugupta responsible fo...

E36
Episode 36

Air Date: 1992-05-10

45m

Tension mounts in Patliputra as Pratim, a special spy, arrives from Nepal. Shriyank worriedly informs Ajay that Vishn...

E37
Episode 37

Air Date: 1992-05-17

45m

Viradhgupta warns the king that Magadh would be forced to teach Nepal a lesson. Balgupta alerts Bhagurayan to keep an...

E38
Episode 38

Air Date: 1992-05-24

45m

Rumors were spreading around the city of Patliputra that soon the city would be agtacked. Distressed by the kings att...

E39
Episode 39

Air Date: 1992-05-31

45m

The supporters of commander in cheif Bhadrashal continued to hunt for Balgupta. Ashvadyaksh orders that Balgupta shou...

E40
Episode 40

Air Date: 1992-06-07

45m

Amatya and Vishnugupta seek solace in the peaceful atmosphere of a monastery. Vishnugupta sends his special messenger...

E41
Episode 41

Air Date: 1992-06-14

45m

Only after the procession enters the palace and Shaunotra leads Chadragupta alone to meet Vishnugupta, is it revealed...

E42
Episode 42

Air Date: 1992-06-21

45m

Malayaraj and the other kings demand that the promises made by Chadragupta should be fulfilled soon. Dharani is plead...

E43
Episode 43

Air Date: 1992-06-28

45m

Chandragupta tells about his desire to leave the Royal Palace. In part of the Royal Palace, attempt to kill Chandragu...

E44
Episode 44

Air Date: 1992-07-05

45m

Susidhartak advises Laghu Paurav to join up with Amatya Rakshas in order to succeed in his plans. In the Rangshala of...

E45
Episode 45

Air Date: 1992-07-12

45m

Laghu Paurav senses treachery. He rushes calling for Chandragupta to his room and is killed there. Vishnugupta orders...

E46
Episode 46

Air Date: 1992-07-19

45m

Shaktadas arrives on the scene then informs Amatya as to how Sidhartak had saved his life. Amatya gets further ensnar...

E47
Episode 47

Air Date: 1992-07-26

45m

Sushidhartak reveals that it was Amatya who sent him with a message and jewelry to Chandragupta. To add to the tensio...

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