Queen of Jhansi

Manu discovers that the letter she had written to Gangadhar Rao as well as the gold coin is missing. Unknown to Manu, Motibai steals the letter to prevent Gangadhar Rao from learning the truth about her, and plans to send a letter to the k…

Gangadhar returns the coin to Manu without recognising her. Manu vows to end the British rule in India and promises that Jhansi will be her motherland. A villager informs Manu that many times he has seen a woman dressed in black leaving th…

Manu learns that the inmate from Jhansis palace, who made several attempts on her life, is none other than Motibai. Motibai confesses that her love for Gangadhar Rao was responsible for her acts. Just then, Gangadhar Rao arrives and disrup…

The rituals get completed after Manu manages to reach the palace on time. Moropant orders Manu not to leave the palace until the wedding rituals are over. Fraser is surprised on learning that Samar Singh rescued Manu from prison. Motibai i…

Manu informs Tatya Guru that she is aware of the woman who had conspired to kill her. She assures Tatya Guru that she will handle the lady all by herself. Later, she apologises to Moropant for creating problems for him. Motibai informs Man…

Acting on the information that Samar Singh will arrive at the Durga temple, the British surround the place of worship However, they do not intend to kill the bandit as they have a different plan. When Gangadhar Rao arrives at the temple wi…

The fight between Gangadhar Rao and the man impersonating Samar Singh gets interrupted by a huge explosion. When the dust settles, Gangadhar Rao spots a letter. On reading it, Gangadhar Rao learns that his opponent is not Samar Singh and t…

Manu tells the British officers that if they force the women to lift their veils, she will complain to the king and accuse the officers of outraging their modesty. The women are allowed to proceed without being checked. Meanwhile, Motibai …

Motibai mocks Fraser for not being able to catch Manu. Fraser informs Motibai that if his plan had been successful, then both Samar Singh as well as Gangadhar Rao would have been dead. Motibai is shocked to learn that Fraser was planning t…

Fraser threatens to tell the truth about Motibai to Gangadhar Rao if she does not kill the king. Motibai is extremely worried because of her love for the king. During the mehendi ceremony (Application of the henna mixture), Manu recollects…

Motibai decides to stage a play of the legendary love story of Nala and Damayanti, along with her dance performance. After getting Gangadhar Raos consent, she informs Fraser about it. Fraser finds her idea absurd but Motibai lies to him th…

A girl named, Chimna, longs to see the future Queen of Jhansi and is delighted when she gets a chance to touch Manus hand. Motibai requests Manu to be part of her play, where Motibai would play the latters role. Meanwhile, after completing…

Motibai bribes the priest to solemnise Nala and Damayantis wedding in the play in such a way that she would be married to Gangadhar, and no one would be able to challenge its sanctity! Chimna overhears and decides to inform Manu. Meanwhile…

Fraser tells Lacho that he does not trust Motibai, so hands her a gun and asks her to shoot Gangadhar during the course of the play. Manu tends to Motibai who is unwell. Once she comes around, Motibai says that she must concentrate on her …

Gangadhar demands to know from Samar Singh why he didnt fight with him, and why he had freed the person from prison, but Samar Singh does not answer. Samar Singh recalls how he had surrendered to Fraser and been warned not to tell Gangadha…

Motibai and Gangadhar Rao rehearse their lines for the play. The King is impressed with Motibais acting. Meanwhile, Manu vows that she would not let Motibai succeed in her plan. Tatya Guru warns Fraser not to challenge Queen Manikarnika. H…

Motibai is hanged to death. Manu comes back to reality with a jolt. She keeps the sword back near the deity and says that she will find another way to punish Motibai but would never take her life. Samar Singh lures a jail guard with hidden…

Moropant takes Manu away to meet Sakaram. Sakaram shows her the gifts that Bajirao has sent for her. Samar Singh disguised as one of the gift bearers informs Manu that Lacho has once again conspired with Fraser to kill the king during the …

During the play, Manu takes over Motibais character. Manu risks her life and saves Gangadhar from the arrow shot by Lacho. Everyone thinks that it is Motibai who has protected Gangadhar. Even Gangadhar thinks that it was Motibai who saved …

Moropant is shocked when he learns that Manu saved Gangadhar Rao. Gangadhar is shocked that Lacho conspired to kill him. He asks Lacho who the brain behind this conspiracy is. Lacho does not tell him anything. Jankibai tries to point out t…

Gangadhar tells Motibai that Manu has praised her act of bravery. Motibai breathes a sigh of relief. Fraser is angry at Ali Bahadur as he has failed to get Lacho out of jail. Fraser is worried that Lacho might reveal his involvement in the…

Fraser is about to shoot Manu, but Tatya Tope rescues her. Fraser is surrounded by the Nari Sena (Womens Army) and Samar. Manu warns Fraser that if he does not mend his ways, he will be taught a lesson. Motibai is moved by Manus gesture. S…

Motibai apologises to Manu for trying to harm her. Manu tells Motibai that she is still like her elder sister. Motibai pledges her undying support to Manu. Gangadhar asks Lacho who hatched the conspiracy to kill him; Lacho denies that anyo…

Fraser has to stand with his head bowed before Manu as he has been appointed by Gangadhar for her security. Gangadhar and Manu begin the sacred ritual of honouring the five elements. Gangadhar leaves the ritual midway when he comes to know…

Motibai and the other girls apply Uptan (turmeric paste) in the prenuptial ceremony. Manu and the girls are having fun when Aaishri visits Manu. Manu throws some turmeric on Aaishri. Manu apologises to Aaishri and so does Moropant. Manu of…

The wedding preparations are in full swing. Manu remembers her mother and gets emotional. Motibai tells her that she will always stand by Manu as an elder sister. Moropant gets gifts for Gangadhars mother as per tradition. Gangadhar tells …

Gangadhar and Manu get ready for the wedding ceremony. Moropant is worried that the priest has not yet arrived. Tatya Tope assures him that he will get the priest. Moropant is moved when he sees his daughter, Manu, dressed as a bride. Moti…

Manu and Gangadhar leave for the temple for the wedding ceremony. Janki sends her man dressed as a priest to solemnise the royal wedding. Manu is very happy that Samar has managed to come. He tells Manu that Motibai helped him. Fraser want…

Aaishri tells the fake priest to recite the proper incantations for the marriage ceremony. Aaishri humiliates Motibai when she comes to know that Motibai is a courtesan and tells her to leave. Motibai is heartbroken at the humiliation. Mot…

Manu requests Gangadhar to allow Motibai to attend the wedding. Gangadhar agrees. The priest solemnizes the wedding of Gangadhar and Manu. After the wedding, everybody leaves for the palace of Jhansi. Manu gets upset that she is leaving he…

The whole kingdom of Jhansi welcomes Gangadhar and Manu. Colonel Sleeman is confident that he will be able to annexe Jhansi as Manu will bear an heir only after a few years. Moropant tells Manu that she is now the Queen of Jhansi and hence…

Manu and Tatya Tope have a sword fight for old times sake. Aaishri arrives and at the same time, Manu seeks Tatya Topes blessing Tatya Tope manages to hide the sword. Gangadhar promises Prachi that he will take good care of Manu. Sleeman i…

Fraser tells Gangadhar that Sleeman would like to meet him. Sakhubai taunts that Manu has brought ill-luck. Motibai defends Manu. Aaishri humiliates Motibai instead. She tells Motibai to leave. Gangadhar Rao declares Manikarnika as the Que…

Sleeman arrives in court to meet Gangadhar Rao. Gangadhar Rao accepts the terms of the treaty on the condition that he is given the sole rights of administration to the Kingdom of Jhansi. Gangadhar Rao is declared the King of Jhansi with a…

Gangadhar announces Manikarnikas new name as Queen Laxmibai to the people of Jhansi. Lacho laments that her dreams are over but Ali Bahadur assures her that she should not give up hope. Tatya Tope tells Moropant that he is amazed that Manu…

Gangadhar Rao is troubled as there are not enough funds to pay the British. He goes to Aaishri who tells him that it is the turn of his subjects to help him by paying extra taxes. Sakhubai tells Sleeman that he should reduce the time perio…

Aaishri gets very angry when she finds Laxmibai practicing sword fight with the traditional sword of Nevalkar dynasty. She insults Laxmibai and asks her to promise her that she will never touch any sword ever. Laxmibai tells Aaishri that s…

Laxmibai visits Aaishri and tells her that she agrees that a woman has to perform the duty of begetting a child. She tells Aaishri that she will do her duties but it will be out of genuine love and respect for her husband. Moropant is very…

Jankibai poisons the food being sent to Moropant thinking that Chimnabai will eat it. Moropant and Chimnabai eat the poisoned food and they collapse. Jankibai tells Aaishri that Laxmibai is a friend of Chimnabai, the daughter of Khanvilkar…

Aaishri tells Laxmibai that no one can save her marriage. Guruji Maharaj tells Gangadhar that there is trouble approaching Jhansi. He also tells that Gangadhar will regain his lost treasure. Aaishri tells Tatya Dixit that Moropant is of do…

Aaishri tries to show Gangadhar that Laxmibai does not have the qualities and finesse of a queen. Laxmibai tries to justify her action of going out of the palace but Gangadhar does not listen to her. He tells Laxmibai that she should alway…

Khanvilkar accuses Queen Laxmibai. Everyone is stunned. Motibai fasts so that Laxmibai is always protected. Motibai decides to meet Chimnabai. Moropant pleads Shivram not to blame Laxmibai. Shivram tells Gangadhar that Laxmibai is responsi…

The royal physician tells Gangadhar that the sweets that Moropant and Chimnabai consumed had poison in them. Jankibai is scared that she may get exposed. Laxmibai remembers that Jankibai was present in the kitchen at that time. Gangadhar f…

Moropant is very upset and decides to leave Bithur after the verdict given by Gangadhar. Khanvilkar tells his friend that he cannot wait for the verdict. Chimnabai tells her father that she has full faith in Laxmibai. Laxmibai tells Gangad…

Gangadhar Rao gives Moropant a ministers post in his court. Sakhubai tells Jankibai that they should be wary of Laxmibai as she is not an ordinary girl. Aaishri is very upset with Gangadhars verdict. Jankibai taunts Aaishri. Aaishri in tur…

Aaishri tells Laxmibai that she should perform the ceremonial ritual in the kitchen and does not let her send her message to Gangadhar. Sakhubai gives Fraser money and tells him to ask Sleeman to decrease the time period that Gangadhar has…

Laxmibai tells Aaishri that she will obey her and do as she says. Gangadhar joins the pieces of the broken gift that Laxmibai made for him. Laxmibai goes to the royal kitchen and does not know what to do. Aaishri tells Laxmibai that Gangad…

Aaishri asks Gangadhar if he liked the food made by Laxmibai. Laxmibai is tensed. Gangadhar Rao praises Laxmibais cooking. Laxmibai is surprised that he ate such spicy food. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that he is pleased with her and presents…

The people of Orchha plead to Laxmibai to help them. Gangadhar Rao declares that the people will have to pay the taxes for three years. Laxmibai opposes Gangadhars decree. She tries to explain that the people are in no situation to pay the…

Sakhubai tells Laxmibai that the treasury of Jhansi is empty due to Gangadhars generous nature. Laxmibai meets Bhopatkar and tells him that they should not pay any extra money to the British. Bhopatkar agrees with Laxmibai. Laxmibai wants …

Gangadhar strips Laxmibai of all her administrative rights and confines her to her room. Laxmibai is upset that Gangadhar got angry with her. A few British soldiers disguise themselves as the soldiers of Jhansi and attack farmers. The farm…

Laxmibai dresses as Kranti Guru to face Samar. Sakhubai tells Fraser that she had replaced the original letter of Samar to Laxmibai. Sakhubai tells Fraser that Samar had apologized to Laxmibai in his letter but she had changed the words. F…

Samar tells Laxmibai that Sakhubai must be responsible for the missing wealth of the royal treasury. Gangadhar is upset that Samar Singh had sent a letter to Laxmibai. Sakhubai is surprised when she does not find Laxmibai in her room. Sakh…

Marshall is given details about Laxmibai and her feats. Samar and Laxmibai are shocked to see Gangadhars soldiers committing atrocities on people. Laxmibai attacks them and finds that they are British soldiers in the disguise of royal guar…

Sakhubai goes to the place where she has hidden all the treasure she stole from the royal treasury. Sakhubai is shocked to see Fraser there. Fraser tells Sakhubai that he will return the treasure to Gangadhar and earn his respect. But Sakh…

Laxmibai is arrested. Moropant worries about Laxmibai. Gangadhar is shocked to see the British soldiers disguised as his soldiers. Samar is worried as Laxmibai has been captured. He decides to save Laxmibai. Sakhubai is frustrated since he…

Gangadhar welcomes Moropant as a minister on his first day in Jhansi court. Fraser is shocked to see his British soldiers in disguise at Gangadhars court. Fraser promises to punish his errant soldiers. Moropant is shocked to see Manu as th…

Moropant is worried about Manu and asks Gangadhar to allow Manu to visit Durgawada to perform some holy rituals. Gangadhar tells Moropant that Laxmibai should be present for the flag game. Marshall arrives at the palace and sees an empty p…

Laxmibai warns Marshall not to interfere in her matters. Samar Singh is caught by Marshall. Samar is shocked to know that Marshall knows that Kranti Guru is the Queen of Jhansi, Laxmibai. Marshall tells Samar that he is going to make the f…

Gangadhar and Laxmibai begin the race. Marshall waits with bated breath to see the end of Laxmibai. Laxmibai takes the flag and throws it at the finish point. There is a huge explosion. Laxmibai and Gangadhar are thrown from their horses. …

Marshall meets Gangadhar and tells him that Samar Singh and his gang were responsible for the conspiracy. He even blames Kranti Guru but Gangadhar refuses to believe that Kranti Guru has anything to do with it. Gangadhar tells his minister…

Marshall reads the British Governors reply to Laxmibais letter. The Governor reduces the loan amount. The whole court rejoices with Gangadhar. Gangadhar tells Laxmibai that he is pleased that the Governor has reduced the loan and that the …

Gangadhar is surprised to see Laxmibais sword fighting skills. Sunder and Kashi, Laxmibais maids, want to give the news of Samars hanging to Laxmibai. But they do not find the opportunity to do so. Gangadhar and Laxmibai are happy spending…

Gangadhar orders his soldiers to take Samar Singh in their custody. Marshall swears to himself that he will kill Laxmibai. Laxmibai secretly meets Samar in the prison and tells him to speak the truth. In the court, Samar Singh is accused o…

Gangadhar asks Kranti Guru to be present, or Samar would be hanged. Marshall is happy that Laxmibai will be exposed. She decides that exposing Kranti Guru will throw a bad light on Gangadhar as a ruler. Laxmibai expresses her concern to Ga…

Gangadhar tells Laxmibai, that if ever she did not tell him the whole truth, he will consider it as betrayal. She asks Gangadhar permission to meet Samar Singh. Marshall decides to free Samar Singh from Gangadhars jail and blame it on Kran…

Kranti Guru sends a letter to Gangadhar that she will be present in the court, provided Marshall is present too. Motibai is shocked to know that Kranti Guru has to be present in the court. Moropant tries to dissuade Laxmibai from going to …

Laxmibai decides that she may never return to Jhansi, yet she must protect her subjects, so she decides to present herself in Gangadhars court. Gangadhar asks Moropant to read the charges levied against Kranti Guru. Meanwhile, when Marshal…

The lookalike is scared thinking about the consequence if Gangadhar catches her lie. However, a lady in hiding asks her to continue with the lie. Tatya Guru, Indu and Prachi come to Jhansi to meet Manu but when the lookalike brushes off Pr…

Marshall kills his soldier who had betrayed him in Gangadhar's court and vows to find Kranti Guru. Marshalls men dress as civilians to trace her. Motibai apologises to Laxmibai for getting Jhalkari to the palace. However, she says that her…

Sakhubai threatens Jhalkari to listen to her, or her family would be in deep trouble. When Jhalkari voices her worries to Sakhubai, she replies that none can enter the Commissionerate. She reveals that Jhalkari would mix explosives during …

Laxmibai and Tatya Guru free Jhalkari's father and brother. Jhalkari's father pleads with Laxmibai to free Jhalkari once, and they would leave Jhansi forever. Marshall is furious and says that they must have gone to Ganesha's temple. A wor…

The king does not see the mark on her face and asks her to be careful. Nusrat informs Lacho that Kranti Guru had escaped with Jhalkaris father and brother. Marshall alerts his men dressed as civilians to keep a watch for Kranti Guru. Marsh…

Sakhubai and Jankibai make the offerings. An explosion ensues and they get burnt. Gangadhar thanks her for saving their lives once again. However, the king is worried about the mounting conspiracies against him. Indu is stunned to see two…

Laxmibai covers up by telling Aaishri that she would kill those who would conspire against the king. Gangadhar accuses Marshall of spreading terror in Jhansi and warns him that if such an act is repeated, then he would be thrown out of Jha…

An injured Marshall comes to Gangadhars court and informs him that he would be leaving Jhansi for good. The villagers taunt Marshall for being a coward. Tatya Guru accompanies Marshall to make sure that he is out of Jhansis border. Meanwhi…

When Laxmibai welcomes Vahini Saheb to the palace and washes her feet, Aaishri walks in and taunts Vahini Saheb that its not befitting on the Queen of Jhansi to indulge in something so belittling. Vahini Saheb retorts that it is a mark of …

Prachi complains to Laxmibai that she is unable to touch the rope, so Laxmibai gives her, her place. While Prachi is pulling the rope, she notices Marshall with his face covered and shouts out to Laxmibai. However, Laxmibai is unable to he…

Vahini Saheb tries her to best to make Laxmibai cry and see Prachi for one last time but Laxmibai remains unmoved. Gangadhar and Aaishri too attempt to bring her out of her stupor but of no avail. Aaishri says that it was Gods will but a f…

Gangadhar orders his men to find the culprit of the heinous act immediately. Laxmibai refuses to give Prachis ashes to Vahini Saheb and declares that she would not immerse them until she brings justice for Prachi. Vahini Saheb begs Laxmiba…

The Prime Minister and Raghunath inform Gangadhar that they have found no lead yet. It is announced that the reward for any information about the blast has been increased from 5000 gold coins to 8000. Somebody in the crowd utters Lallans n…

The Prime Minister informs Gangadhar that the medals for British officers are made by Jhansi's goldsmith, Samir Chandra. After Samir Chandra reads the initials on the medal, the Prime Minister says that it belongs to Marshall. Gangadhar as…

The Prime Ministers spy informs the king that Marshall is in the Commissionerate and the British plan to take Marshall away from Jhansi at the earliest. Laxmibai tells the king that such criminals deserve a death penalty and requests him t…

Kranti Guru, Tatayguru and Samar aim their arrow to destroy the British ammunition but Gangadhar destroys it first. They are not able to see Gangadhar but join him in attacking the British. The officers get afraid seeing Kranti Gurus yello…

Marshall asks the security guards to leave from the church because he is sure that when he was not attacked during the night, nobody would so, during the day! The procession of the goddess is underway, and the king tells Aaishri that he is…

Kranti Guru, Tatya Guru and Samar kill Marshall. People shower milk as offerings on Kranti Guru as a mark of gratitude and in the process, Kranti Gurus veil slips. The people realise that Kranti Guru is none other than their queen. A furio…

Gangadhar is furious at his betrayal. His conscience tries to convince him about Laxmibais noble intentions but in vain. Sleeman warns Gangadhar that East India Company would be compelled to snatch the administrative rights of Jhansi if th…

Aaishri tends to Laxmibai who is wincing in pain. All Aaishri tells Laxmibai is that she is ready to beget a child for Gangadhar, and asks her to stay in a separate room for 5 days. Jankibai and Sakhubai hear the news and are jealous that …

A worried Sunder informs Laxmibai that the guards would arrive soon as they have sensed an impostor in their midst. Laxmibai takes Samar to the kitchen and shows him the secret exit. Meanwhile, Gangadhar assures Spears that his soldiers wo…

Motibai takes Laxmibai to the room where she is supposed to consummate her marriage with Gangadhar. Laxmbai cannot understand why the room has been decorated so splendidly. Gangadhar Rao orders Raghunath to beef up security for the night b…

The British soldiers go to arrest Samar but he fights them bravely. Spears aims to shoot Samar but just then, Laxmibai arrives and takes his gun away. She saves Samar from the British and asks him to go away from Jhansi. An enraged Gangadh…

Gangadhar refuses to conduct any proceedings in court for the day and warns everyone not to take Laxmibai's name. Spears tells his men that Marshall's death has made their job much easier because Indians would have now realised the consequ…

Gangdhar is inconsolable at Laxmibais betrayal and starts to drink. Meanwhile, Sunder is inconsolable that the king had spoken to her about Samars arrest, thinking she was the queen. She decides to confess the truth to him. Sunder is about…

Just when Sunder is about to reveal more, Aaishri takes her away and orders the guards to arrest Sunder. Meanwhile, Laxmibai is delighted to watch Acharya and his men practice sword fighting at the camp. Seeing the passion in her voice for…