1 00:00:15,333 --> 00:00:17,833 I am Jalaluddin Mohammad. 2 00:00:18,042 --> 00:00:20,708 History will know me as Akbar. 3 00:00:20,833 --> 00:00:22,917 Glory to God! Glory to God! 4 00:00:23,042 --> 00:00:27,375 I have built the throne and Mughal empire with my blood. 5 00:00:27,500 --> 00:00:29,583 So today, I have taken a decision. 6 00:00:29,708 --> 00:00:31,375 The heir to the Mughal throne, 7 00:00:31,500 --> 00:00:34,042 will be selected based on his competency. 8 00:00:34,292 --> 00:00:37,042 There is enough space in the empire for all three brothers. 9 00:00:37,500 --> 00:00:38,792 There will be reign. 10 00:00:38,917 --> 00:00:40,667 But I will be the sole ruler. 11 00:00:40,792 --> 00:00:43,167 I spent my whole life as a jester. 12 00:00:43,625 --> 00:00:44,958 From today, my words will be heard. 13 00:00:45,542 --> 00:00:47,542 Salim, you are the true heir of the throne. 14 00:00:47,667 --> 00:00:49,792 You have to be a king and not a landlord. 15 00:00:49,917 --> 00:00:51,042 Mother. 16 00:00:51,583 --> 00:00:54,292 Whenever the ocean will turn red, 17 00:00:54,625 --> 00:00:57,792 the Mughal's blood will be shed. 18 00:00:58,792 --> 00:01:02,000 The true heir will ascend the throne of Hindustan. 19 00:01:02,083 --> 00:01:03,375 Attack! 20 00:01:03,500 --> 00:01:06,792 You are sullying the land with your blood, 21 00:01:06,917 --> 00:01:09,292 I have come to take it back from you. 22 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:12,375 I am not meant to be an emperor. 23 00:01:12,500 --> 00:01:15,208 All I want is a lover. 24 00:01:16,625 --> 00:01:19,375 I can renounce the throne for you. 25 00:01:19,500 --> 00:01:22,958 The path to the throne will not lead you to me. 26 00:01:23,042 --> 00:01:24,958 Then I will change the path. 27 00:01:27,042 --> 00:01:29,125 Don't ever forget, 28 00:01:29,833 --> 00:01:31,042 who you belong to. 29 00:01:31,458 --> 00:01:33,458 It's a royal custom. 30 00:01:33,583 --> 00:01:35,917 Make the royal heirs fight among themselves. 31 00:01:36,042 --> 00:01:37,250 And become the ruler. 32 00:01:37,375 --> 00:01:39,083 I will plant a seed, 33 00:01:39,208 --> 00:01:41,583 which will bear fruit even after the emperor. 34 00:01:41,708 --> 00:01:45,042 You have all the capabilities of a king. 35 00:01:45,125 --> 00:01:46,583 It's about responsibility. 36 00:01:46,708 --> 00:01:49,208 I have never seen it in Salim. 37 00:01:50,708 --> 00:01:53,500 There is only one punishment for this crime. Death penalty. 38 00:01:54,375 --> 00:01:56,667 You will be buried in the palace walls, 39 00:01:57,167 --> 00:01:59,458 alive. 40 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:03,125 Our family is so grand and noble. 41 00:02:03,667 --> 00:02:05,500 We either fight or wage a war. 42 00:02:05,625 --> 00:02:07,167 Today I will put an end to it. 43 00:02:08,875 --> 00:02:11,208 Sir, what to do of the body? 44 00:02:11,333 --> 00:02:13,333 Bury it. 45 00:02:13,625 --> 00:02:16,042 One needs to endure some pain in love. 46 00:02:16,167 --> 00:02:17,667 To hell with everything. 47 00:02:17,792 --> 00:02:19,875 I will definitely find my Anarkali. 48 00:02:21,167 --> 00:02:22,625 Thereafter, 49 00:02:23,792 --> 00:02:25,083 revenge. 50 00:02:53,250 --> 00:03:01,042 [Akbar] History and destiny are not for emperors to command. 51 00:03:04,042 --> 00:03:08,167 [Akbar] The Mughal empire has expanded from Bengal to Kabul 52 00:03:08,458 --> 00:03:11,417 [Akbar] and from Kashmir to Deccan. 53 00:03:12,250 --> 00:03:16,917 [Akbar] And it has also widened the rift in our relations. 54 00:03:20,750 --> 00:03:25,458 [Akbar] I prayed hard day and night and was blessed with children. 55 00:03:26,167 --> 00:03:27,500 [Akbar] Three sons. 56 00:03:27,958 --> 00:03:31,625 [Akbar] But not a single suitable heir. 57 00:03:40,917 --> 00:03:46,000 I, the conqueror of the world but defeated by my children, 58 00:03:46,375 --> 00:03:52,042 the unfortunate sultan, Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar. 59 00:03:52,500 --> 00:03:58,417 Am returning today to seek refuge with my benefactor Sheikh Salim Chisti. 60 00:04:04,333 --> 00:04:05,583 Jalal. 61 00:04:07,583 --> 00:04:08,833 Yes. 62 00:04:11,833 --> 00:04:16,167 So the prophecy came true? 63 00:04:17,417 --> 00:04:18,875 Yes. It did. 64 00:04:31,125 --> 00:04:33,083 The waters turned red. 65 00:04:34,292 --> 00:04:36,250 I had three sons. 66 00:04:37,750 --> 00:04:43,333 I unified religions and restored calm to the empire, 67 00:04:44,125 --> 00:04:49,500 but the cost has been great 68 00:04:51,333 --> 00:04:53,750 and the future remains uncertain. 69 00:04:54,667 --> 00:04:57,500 I don't know which path to choose. 70 00:04:58,292 --> 00:05:00,875 Which path do you seek now? 71 00:05:02,042 --> 00:05:05,542 If it's a righteous path you seek Jalal, 72 00:05:07,083 --> 00:05:09,625 then He will guide you. 73 00:05:10,583 --> 00:05:13,500 And you will build your own path. 74 00:05:14,500 --> 00:05:16,917 That's the law of nature. 75 00:05:18,708 --> 00:05:24,042 Will my Empire fall after me? 76 00:05:24,750 --> 00:05:29,333 Its Hindustan that worries me. 77 00:05:30,750 --> 00:05:32,542 After you have perished, 78 00:05:33,250 --> 00:05:37,417 A wind from the west will blow across these lands. 79 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:44,375 Winds that will raze everything to the ground including the Mughal empire. 80 00:05:44,917 --> 00:05:46,500 Everything. 81 00:05:46,958 --> 00:05:50,250 Is there nothing I can do? 82 00:05:51,167 --> 00:05:54,917 Jalal, to ensure your legacy, 83 00:05:57,042 --> 00:06:02,083 you must face the ghosts 84 00:06:02,375 --> 00:06:04,917 of your past. 85 00:06:05,333 --> 00:06:10,792 Your single mistake made Salim a rebel. 86 00:06:11,125 --> 00:06:15,958 You must bring him back. 87 00:06:16,458 --> 00:06:20,625 He is the true successor to the empire. 88 00:06:20,750 --> 00:06:22,000 As you wish. 89 00:06:50,958 --> 00:06:52,750 [Announcer] Hear ye! Hear ye! 90 00:06:52,875 --> 00:06:56,625 [Announcer] Taxes must be paid by tonight. 91 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:59,125 [Announcer] If any businessman has any complaints, 92 00:06:59,250 --> 00:07:01,250 then he can meet Amal Guzar. 93 00:07:01,500 --> 00:07:04,000 - [Announcer] Remember, today is the last day - [Amal Guzar] Do you need to be told separately. 94 00:07:04,125 --> 00:07:05,625 to pay your taxes. 95 00:07:09,458 --> 00:07:11,000 [Amal Guzar] It should be all here. 96 00:07:11,208 --> 00:07:13,208 [Amal Guzar] Stealing taxes is a crime. 97 00:07:15,250 --> 00:07:16,917 [Amal Guzar] Don't you fear the emperor? 98 00:07:17,833 --> 00:07:20,208 Why fear an emperor who builds his castles 99 00:07:20,375 --> 00:07:23,167 from wealth snatched from his starving subjects? 100 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:27,917 Hand over that wealth you robbed as taxes. 101 00:07:33,417 --> 00:07:36,125 [Mahabat Khan] Do I need to coax it out of you? 102 00:07:41,375 --> 00:07:42,792 This isn't right. 103 00:07:43,250 --> 00:07:45,833 [Amal Guzar] These taxes are for the emperor and no one else! 104 00:07:45,958 --> 00:07:51,583 The Emperor will have your heads for this. 105 00:07:51,708 --> 00:07:54,917 A cruel emperor who toys with his subjects, 106 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:57,250 wouldn't be surprised if he beheads them. 107 00:07:58,625 --> 00:07:59,917 Give him my salutation. 108 00:08:01,417 --> 00:08:02,417 Who are you? 109 00:08:09,208 --> 00:08:10,583 Prince Salim. 110 00:08:11,833 --> 00:08:14,875 [Salim] Comrades, bring that chest of coins. 111 00:08:22,833 --> 00:08:25,375 [Man Singh] Your Highness, under your rule, 112 00:08:26,250 --> 00:08:30,250 [Man Singh] we've been flourishing as the greatest empire in the world. 113 00:08:30,750 --> 00:08:33,917 [Man Singh] But we are being surrounded by certain kingdoms 114 00:08:34,542 --> 00:08:37,000 [Man Singh] that are worse than wild beasts in nature. 115 00:08:37,583 --> 00:08:42,083 [Man Singh] These three regions still do not yield to our empire. 116 00:08:42,625 --> 00:08:46,000 [Man Singh] Bakht-Un-Nissa Begum now rules Kandahar and Kabul. 117 00:08:47,083 --> 00:08:50,042 Recently she has become hostile in nature. 118 00:08:50,958 --> 00:08:57,375 She says there shall be no alliance until we lower the taxes for her people. 119 00:08:57,958 --> 00:09:03,292 [Abul fazl] Guess she needs to be reminded, it was the emperor who gave her Kabul as a gift. 120 00:09:05,333 --> 00:09:09,708 Your Highness, your sister has no loyalty. 121 00:09:09,917 --> 00:09:10,833 Grand Vizer, 122 00:09:11,625 --> 00:09:13,625 Begum Bakht-Un-Nissa is still distinct family. 123 00:09:15,417 --> 00:09:16,833 What about Prince Salim? 124 00:09:21,375 --> 00:09:22,208 Your Highness, 125 00:09:22,542 --> 00:09:25,000 he's been robbing our tax money from us. 126 00:09:25,375 --> 00:09:26,833 He's turned into a rebel himself. 127 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:30,042 But he's been pushing the subjects for a rebellion as well. 128 00:09:31,042 --> 00:09:34,542 But your highness, our greatest issues lie with, 129 00:09:35,250 --> 00:09:37,958 Amar Singh and his Rajputs in Mewar. 130 00:09:38,792 --> 00:09:40,917 Our troops cannot cope with their guerrilla tactics. 131 00:09:41,042 --> 00:09:44,208 Is there no scope for negotiations with them Grand Vizer? 132 00:09:44,500 --> 00:09:45,667 Unfortunately not. 133 00:09:46,167 --> 00:09:48,583 He is even more difficult than his father was. 134 00:09:49,208 --> 00:09:54,625 One must never try to tame the beast himself. 135 00:09:55,833 --> 00:10:01,750 The only solution is to set a bigger animal upon him. 136 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:06,667 We'll need the help of a certain rebel 137 00:10:07,625 --> 00:10:11,125 to control Amar Singh, 138 00:10:11,667 --> 00:10:14,125 who thinks like him. 139 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:18,125 Your Highness, do you have someone in mind? 140 00:10:30,208 --> 00:10:31,500 [Bakht-Un-Nissa] Salim. 141 00:10:35,375 --> 00:10:36,708 It's been a decade. 142 00:10:37,458 --> 00:10:38,750 You have changed drastically. 143 00:10:40,125 --> 00:10:42,000 The whole damn world's changed Aunty. 144 00:10:42,500 --> 00:10:43,667 I had to. 145 00:10:44,875 --> 00:10:46,167 New ways, 146 00:10:47,167 --> 00:10:49,375 but same old attitude. 147 00:10:57,917 --> 00:10:58,792 This... 148 00:10:59,083 --> 00:11:02,208 It's the treasure the emperor took from you, as taxes. 149 00:11:03,167 --> 00:11:04,917 I am returning it. 150 00:11:05,917 --> 00:11:09,583 Tales of your generosity are known far and wide. 151 00:11:11,500 --> 00:11:12,625 Now I have seen it for myself. 152 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:15,708 I am grateful... 153 00:11:15,833 --> 00:11:17,708 Don't mistake this for my generosity. 154 00:11:18,500 --> 00:11:19,833 I only seek revenge. 155 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,208 Revenge instilled by a cruel emperor. 156 00:11:24,250 --> 00:11:26,042 That Emperor is your father. 157 00:11:27,208 --> 00:11:28,125 He was my father. 158 00:11:28,833 --> 00:11:29,833 Not anymore. 159 00:11:36,333 --> 00:11:37,167 I'll be seeing you. 160 00:11:38,542 --> 00:11:39,542 Salim. 161 00:11:40,208 --> 00:11:42,667 You have a share in this treasure. 162 00:11:43,208 --> 00:11:45,208 This treasure belongs to the subjects of Kabul. 163 00:11:47,833 --> 00:11:49,417 You can give them my share too. 164 00:11:57,750 --> 00:12:00,042 [Ruqaiya] If someone has true power 165 00:12:00,542 --> 00:12:04,167 [Ruqaiya] they do not need to raise their voice. 166 00:12:04,542 --> 00:12:10,458 Others will lean in to hear them whisper, Khusrau 167 00:12:12,750 --> 00:12:21,625 A nod or a glance is all an emperor needs to show his approval, Khurram. 168 00:12:23,125 --> 00:12:25,083 [Akbar] But remember... 169 00:12:25,208 --> 00:12:26,042 [Khurram] Grandpa. 170 00:12:26,167 --> 00:12:32,000 It's easier to announce a decision, compared to making one. 171 00:12:32,125 --> 00:12:33,500 Grandfather. 172 00:12:36,833 --> 00:12:39,708 I see you are teaching them the ways of the court. 173 00:12:40,208 --> 00:12:43,375 One day they will need these skills. 174 00:12:43,500 --> 00:12:48,833 Very true. Who better to teach them than you. 175 00:12:56,292 --> 00:12:57,542 Take a guess, 176 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,500 how much are the silks? 177 00:13:00,083 --> 00:13:02,125 Ruqaiya got them especially from China. 178 00:13:04,292 --> 00:13:05,833 Used to be two golden coins for a single spool. 179 00:13:08,125 --> 00:13:09,750 One golden coin for two spools. 180 00:13:10,458 --> 00:13:11,458 What? 181 00:13:12,417 --> 00:13:14,042 I must admit 182 00:13:14,625 --> 00:13:16,500 she is an excellent negotiator. 183 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,792 [Akbar] I see you are shopping. 184 00:13:21,208 --> 00:13:23,750 Jodha a word with you. 185 00:13:25,417 --> 00:13:26,208 What about? 186 00:13:28,125 --> 00:13:29,250 Salim. 187 00:13:39,750 --> 00:13:41,000 Did you find her? 188 00:13:42,583 --> 00:13:44,042 - Found anything? - No Chief. 189 00:13:45,500 --> 00:13:47,250 - Tabrez. - Nothing chief. 190 00:13:51,250 --> 00:13:52,208 Barkat... 191 00:13:52,833 --> 00:13:53,833 Nothing chief. 192 00:13:57,958 --> 00:13:58,750 Prince Salim. 193 00:13:58,875 --> 00:13:59,958 I heard. 194 00:14:00,625 --> 00:14:03,583 Maybe she was buried someplace else. 195 00:14:07,208 --> 00:14:09,375 I can never forget these woods Mahabat. 196 00:14:13,125 --> 00:14:14,458 She is here. 197 00:14:16,792 --> 00:14:19,125 How long will you keep looking for her? 198 00:14:20,375 --> 00:14:22,750 Until my last breath. 199 00:14:25,208 --> 00:14:30,458 Until I don't find Anarkali's remains. 200 00:14:32,958 --> 00:14:33,958 Find her. 201 00:15:12,833 --> 00:15:13,833 Prince Daniyal. 202 00:15:18,625 --> 00:15:19,542 [Daniyal] What? 203 00:15:19,667 --> 00:15:21,250 [Daniyal] Why would he bring Salim back? 204 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:24,167 Does my Father want to destroy the kingdom before I can inherit it? 205 00:15:24,500 --> 00:15:26,208 Do not fret my Prince. 206 00:15:26,500 --> 00:15:27,708 Even if the Emperor wished the kingdom ruined, 207 00:15:27,833 --> 00:15:31,042 your spiteful brother would not be able to ruin this Empire. 208 00:15:31,167 --> 00:15:32,625 Oh he would. 209 00:15:33,417 --> 00:15:35,500 Just to spite me he can go to any extent. 210 00:15:36,958 --> 00:15:39,000 Matters are complicated enough dealing with the litter he left behind, 211 00:15:39,125 --> 00:15:40,417 let alone the rat himself. 212 00:15:44,125 --> 00:15:45,708 He can be handled. 213 00:15:47,917 --> 00:15:48,833 How? 214 00:15:50,292 --> 00:15:52,917 By doing what we always do. 215 00:15:53,708 --> 00:15:57,000 Align our allies, destroy your enemies. 216 00:16:01,458 --> 00:16:04,125 Ensure your rights to the throne are maintained. 217 00:16:37,625 --> 00:16:38,833 [Anarkali] Salim. 218 00:16:42,958 --> 00:16:44,458 [Anarkali] Salim. 219 00:16:47,583 --> 00:16:51,167 My quest is just grave and soil. 220 00:16:53,167 --> 00:16:55,625 Even if you find it, what's the use? 221 00:16:56,833 --> 00:17:00,125 Salim's Anarkali cannot be buried like that. 222 00:17:02,125 --> 00:17:06,458 I will build a beautiful tomb. 223 00:17:07,875 --> 00:17:11,000 It will be the symbol of our love. 224 00:17:14,375 --> 00:17:16,833 Those who believe in love 225 00:17:17,583 --> 00:17:19,583 will pay their respects. 226 00:17:20,208 --> 00:17:24,042 Is this your and the Mughal empire's future? 227 00:17:28,042 --> 00:17:30,208 Fulfil your destiny Salim. 228 00:17:33,208 --> 00:17:35,500 Ascend the throne. Be an emperor. 229 00:17:35,833 --> 00:17:39,250 Establish peace and harmony in the empire and write your own destiny. 230 00:17:41,458 --> 00:17:44,250 You will conquer the whole world. 231 00:17:46,208 --> 00:17:48,750 You will be Jahangir. 232 00:18:00,958 --> 00:18:05,542 Jahangir. 233 00:18:24,042 --> 00:18:25,875 Jahangir. 234 00:18:48,833 --> 00:18:49,958 Prince Salim. 235 00:18:56,833 --> 00:18:59,417 [Soldier] Surround them. Surround them. 236 00:19:00,375 --> 00:19:01,542 Alert. 237 00:19:02,167 --> 00:19:03,417 Stay back. 238 00:19:05,917 --> 00:19:07,750 Declare your business in these hills! 239 00:19:07,875 --> 00:19:09,542 We have been sent by Emperor Akbar... 240 00:19:11,375 --> 00:19:12,750 to find the one. 241 00:19:13,292 --> 00:19:14,083 Who? 242 00:19:14,208 --> 00:19:15,375 Salim. 243 00:19:17,542 --> 00:19:19,042 There is no Salim in these parts, 244 00:19:19,542 --> 00:19:23,125 now leave whilst you still can. 245 00:19:23,833 --> 00:19:29,000 It would take more than a fistful of bandits to turn me around. 246 00:19:31,375 --> 00:19:33,417 For you, one of us is more than enough 247 00:19:33,750 --> 00:19:34,875 [Jodha] Salim. 248 00:19:46,458 --> 00:19:48,708 The Emperor can fight his own battles. 249 00:19:48,833 --> 00:19:50,042 I won't go to Mewar. 250 00:20:01,875 --> 00:20:03,000 Not even for me? 251 00:20:06,833 --> 00:20:08,958 - Your sons? - They are his now. 252 00:20:10,417 --> 00:20:13,708 Salim, he is your father. You are still his blood. 253 00:20:13,833 --> 00:20:18,375 And if I could drain every drop of him from me, I would. 254 00:20:18,833 --> 00:20:19,833 Salim. 255 00:20:39,375 --> 00:20:41,625 You no longer have the glow on your face that I once adored. 256 00:20:45,750 --> 00:20:48,250 Neither have you. 257 00:20:53,500 --> 00:20:55,208 Time has been hard on both of us. 258 00:20:58,750 --> 00:21:00,042 Come home Salim. 259 00:21:01,167 --> 00:21:02,042 No mother. 260 00:21:03,375 --> 00:21:04,667 Not now. 261 00:21:05,542 --> 00:21:07,667 I cannot return now. 262 00:21:08,917 --> 00:21:12,958 If I do return, dead bodies will carpet the floor. 263 00:21:13,333 --> 00:21:15,125 You will gain nothing from fighting. 264 00:21:20,292 --> 00:21:22,208 He wants reconciliation with you. 265 00:21:24,625 --> 00:21:26,042 How do I know it is not a trap? 266 00:21:26,167 --> 00:21:27,708 Because I would not be part of it. 267 00:21:28,542 --> 00:21:32,208 Would I be involved in such a deception? 268 00:21:37,833 --> 00:21:40,000 Come home Salim. 269 00:21:40,125 --> 00:21:41,917 For my sake. 270 00:21:47,417 --> 00:21:49,375 [Asaf Khan] Hurry up Mehr-un-Nissa. 271 00:21:49,500 --> 00:21:51,042 [Asaf Khan] We might miss the celebrations. 272 00:21:51,833 --> 00:21:52,833 [Asmat Begum] Wait and watch Asaf. 273 00:21:53,125 --> 00:21:56,833 A new moon will sparkle in the skies of the empire tonight. 274 00:22:01,042 --> 00:22:02,042 Marvellous. 275 00:22:03,500 --> 00:22:05,708 You look just like a princess. 276 00:22:06,125 --> 00:22:07,500 What do you mean? 277 00:22:08,208 --> 00:22:09,167 I am a princess. 278 00:22:09,750 --> 00:22:11,167 Slow down Mehr. 279 00:22:11,750 --> 00:22:14,833 The emperor has his ears everywhere. 280 00:22:15,208 --> 00:22:16,417 [Mehr-un-Nissa] Let him hear. 281 00:22:16,792 --> 00:22:17,833 [Mehr-un-Nissa] Am I lying? 282 00:22:18,833 --> 00:22:19,833 [Mehr-un-Nissa] Mother. 283 00:22:20,833 --> 00:22:25,000 Is our family lesser to the Mughals in any respect? 284 00:22:25,125 --> 00:22:26,042 Mehr. 285 00:22:26,875 --> 00:22:28,500 Those days are gone dear. 286 00:22:29,833 --> 00:22:32,625 If the emperor hadn't given us refuge, we... 287 00:22:33,000 --> 00:22:34,917 [Mehr-un-Nissa] The wheel of time keeps turning. 288 00:22:36,500 --> 00:22:37,833 They might rule the present. 289 00:22:38,167 --> 00:22:40,125 But the future will be ours. 290 00:22:40,833 --> 00:22:41,833 Fantastic. 291 00:22:42,458 --> 00:22:43,708 Daughter of a Vizer, 292 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,833 but attitude of a queen. 293 00:22:46,417 --> 00:22:47,708 Wait and watch. 294 00:22:48,625 --> 00:22:50,125 I will prove every word I said. 295 00:22:52,500 --> 00:22:54,875 She won't stop until we are all killed, mother. 296 00:22:55,500 --> 00:22:57,625 Why are you so afraid brother 297 00:22:57,833 --> 00:22:59,500 [Mehr-un-Nissa] It's the emperor's birth anniversary. 298 00:22:59,625 --> 00:23:02,125 He won't kill you today. 299 00:23:03,875 --> 00:23:04,917 [Mehr-un-Nissa] Shall we? 300 00:23:05,042 --> 00:23:06,458 Otherwise we will miss the celebrations. 301 00:24:25,750 --> 00:24:27,458 [Salima] Even though he has been raised by me, 302 00:24:28,458 --> 00:24:32,167 [Salima] Daniyal's life is a mystery. 303 00:24:32,625 --> 00:24:36,125 [Salima] For a man who calls himself devout, 304 00:24:36,875 --> 00:24:39,708 [Salima] he does seem to revel in his vices. 305 00:24:39,833 --> 00:24:43,667 Which is why we chose wisely with Khusrau. 306 00:24:44,042 --> 00:24:49,000 Though Khurram is better behaved. 307 00:24:49,583 --> 00:24:53,708 He is just like his father, thinks too much. 308 00:24:53,833 --> 00:24:56,500 [Jodha] You talk like Salim is dead. 309 00:24:56,625 --> 00:24:58,250 Once he returns, 310 00:24:58,583 --> 00:25:02,208 he will take his rightful place on the throne. 311 00:25:02,625 --> 00:25:05,833 Stop dreaming about Salim's coronation Jodha. 312 00:25:06,167 --> 00:25:08,000 Akbar may take mercy on him 313 00:25:08,375 --> 00:25:10,792 but he will never make him emperor. 314 00:25:43,833 --> 00:25:45,000 [Darbari] Wonderful! 315 00:25:45,125 --> 00:25:47,042 [Darbari] Great! 316 00:25:47,167 --> 00:25:48,000 [Darbari] Marvellous. 317 00:25:48,125 --> 00:25:49,500 [Darbari] Marvellous. 318 00:25:49,958 --> 00:25:55,167 Our strength lies in our ability to rise to any challenge 319 00:25:55,542 --> 00:26:02,000 and prove that the Mughal Kingdom is not only the most powerful in India 320 00:26:02,125 --> 00:26:05,208 but the whole world. 321 00:26:06,250 --> 00:26:08,125 [Salim] I could not agree more. 322 00:26:11,125 --> 00:26:13,250 Welcome Salim. 323 00:26:14,417 --> 00:26:15,500 Father. 324 00:26:20,917 --> 00:26:22,875 Late as usual son. 325 00:26:23,542 --> 00:26:28,792 The right to call me son has been lost by you, My Emperor. 326 00:26:31,583 --> 00:26:35,833 No doubt that the empire you rule, 327 00:26:36,125 --> 00:26:38,958 is majestic and noble. 328 00:26:39,542 --> 00:26:42,958 Though I disagree with one thing. 329 00:26:44,208 --> 00:26:50,708 The true power of this kingdom is built on treachery and back biting. 330 00:26:51,542 --> 00:26:55,792 Warriors do not die noble deaths in this land, 331 00:26:56,917 --> 00:27:00,500 but are stabbed in the back by cowards from the shadows. 332 00:27:01,042 --> 00:27:04,042 I had heard my father was an uncouth, 333 00:27:04,833 --> 00:27:06,500 now I've seen it for myself. 334 00:27:07,458 --> 00:27:09,083 Apologise to the emperor. 335 00:27:10,167 --> 00:27:14,042 Don't speak amongst elders Khusrau. 336 00:27:15,500 --> 00:27:19,792 I see your tongue is still too quick for your own good. 337 00:27:20,167 --> 00:27:21,708 My sword is even quicker, 338 00:27:21,833 --> 00:27:27,875 And If anybody is eager to test me, I will happily oblige. 339 00:27:29,125 --> 00:27:32,000 [Akbar] Save your strength for the enemies. 340 00:27:35,708 --> 00:27:39,042 I have a proposition for you. 341 00:27:39,375 --> 00:27:41,042 I know what you seek. 342 00:27:41,833 --> 00:27:44,750 You want to use me to control the tiger of Mewar 343 00:27:44,875 --> 00:27:47,042 And that is entirely unacceptable to me. 344 00:27:47,792 --> 00:27:49,792 As I sympathize with Amar Singh. 345 00:27:49,917 --> 00:27:51,167 Prince Salim. 346 00:27:52,667 --> 00:27:54,250 You side with the enemy? 347 00:27:57,083 --> 00:28:00,833 [Salim] The one who understands pain doesn't differentiate between friends and enemies. 348 00:28:01,250 --> 00:28:04,917 [Salim] The court won't understand this. 349 00:28:05,083 --> 00:28:08,833 [Salim] Consider this my birthday present to you. 350 00:28:10,042 --> 00:28:15,917 [Salim] I've managed to make a pact with Begum Bakht-Un-Nissa which you failed to do. 351 00:28:17,042 --> 00:28:19,833 [Salim] She has agreed for 10% of the taxes. 352 00:28:22,667 --> 00:28:25,333 I never said I was not interested in your proposal, 353 00:28:25,458 --> 00:28:29,833 but if I were to help, I would do things my way. 354 00:28:41,917 --> 00:28:42,875 Ruqaiya. 355 00:28:43,667 --> 00:28:45,000 You may not like it but, 356 00:28:45,917 --> 00:28:49,708 you cannot refute what he did. 357 00:28:50,250 --> 00:28:52,875 [Salima] Salim made a deal where no one else could. 358 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:57,083 What Salim did to our husband can never be forgiven. 359 00:28:57,667 --> 00:29:00,583 [Ruqaiya] Salim cannot be trusted. 360 00:29:00,917 --> 00:29:03,458 His anger still burns. 361 00:29:03,583 --> 00:29:05,917 Salim has fortified the sultanate. 362 00:29:06,458 --> 00:29:08,250 Not just his sons 363 00:29:08,417 --> 00:29:10,875 but many people in the empire could learn from him. 364 00:29:11,042 --> 00:29:14,000 Often the lamps that light the palace burn it down Jodha. 365 00:29:14,458 --> 00:29:18,250 The empire cannot handle another betrayal. 366 00:29:33,583 --> 00:29:35,375 [Asaf Khan] Do you not find the emperor's move a gamble father? 367 00:29:35,500 --> 00:29:36,875 [Ghiyas Beg] Of course, 368 00:29:37,292 --> 00:29:40,708 but a true leader needs to take risks. 369 00:29:40,875 --> 00:29:42,000 [Asmat Begum] Mehr-un-Nissa 370 00:29:42,125 --> 00:29:43,000 [Mehr-un-Nissa] Coming. 371 00:29:43,125 --> 00:29:46,417 Still. You must be fearful of the consequences if Salim should return? 372 00:29:46,750 --> 00:29:48,583 You should be careful. 373 00:29:48,708 --> 00:29:51,000 Asaf I trust in the Emperor 374 00:29:51,458 --> 00:29:54,917 You trust in a man who gets advice from the stars? 375 00:29:57,000 --> 00:30:00,708 Do not mock the emperor. 376 00:30:01,833 --> 00:30:04,542 He has given us a better life. 377 00:30:04,875 --> 00:30:07,500 A life of servitude? 378 00:30:13,458 --> 00:30:18,042 A life of opportunity... 379 00:30:18,458 --> 00:30:20,625 And you think the same opportunities 380 00:30:20,750 --> 00:30:22,542 will still be there after he dies. 381 00:30:22,792 --> 00:30:23,833 Absolutely. 382 00:30:24,625 --> 00:30:26,875 [Ghiyas Beg] Whoever the emperor chooses as his heir 383 00:30:27,750 --> 00:30:29,875 I will show them just as much faith as I did him. 384 00:30:30,042 --> 00:30:33,958 And what if he chooses Salim as his heir? 385 00:30:36,708 --> 00:30:38,167 Then he will be my Emperor. 386 00:31:06,667 --> 00:31:07,917 [Salim] He said 387 00:31:08,500 --> 00:31:10,833 I should apologise 388 00:31:10,958 --> 00:31:12,000 My own blood. 389 00:31:12,458 --> 00:31:14,542 We should have come with you into the palace. 390 00:31:14,667 --> 00:31:18,708 No Mahabat, I wanted Emperor Akbar to know, 391 00:31:18,833 --> 00:31:21,250 I do not fear him. 392 00:31:55,875 --> 00:31:59,125 There are better places to drink. 393 00:31:59,917 --> 00:32:00,958 Yes. 394 00:32:01,875 --> 00:32:05,167 But they do not have such good company. 395 00:32:07,875 --> 00:32:11,792 And what brings you to a lowly place like this? 396 00:32:12,625 --> 00:32:14,500 I saw your performance at the palace, 397 00:32:14,958 --> 00:32:21,000 and wanted to meet the man who would defy Emperor Akbar. 398 00:32:22,125 --> 00:32:24,833 Have we met before? 399 00:32:26,500 --> 00:32:27,875 Don't you remember? 400 00:32:29,167 --> 00:32:34,208 For that I need to see your face. 401 00:32:35,000 --> 00:32:36,125 Forget it. 402 00:32:36,750 --> 00:32:38,458 Think of me as your sympathiser. 403 00:32:41,167 --> 00:32:43,417 I already have a few of those. 404 00:32:47,000 --> 00:32:48,375 But Prince Salim, 405 00:32:49,042 --> 00:32:54,625 they do not have ears in the counsel. 406 00:32:55,167 --> 00:32:58,792 And what would you gain from putting yourself in such danger? 407 00:32:58,917 --> 00:33:00,458 Me? Nothing. 408 00:33:00,875 --> 00:33:02,542 But the empire... 409 00:33:02,833 --> 00:33:03,792 Everything. 410 00:33:04,375 --> 00:33:05,250 The empire? 411 00:33:07,833 --> 00:33:08,583 How so? 412 00:33:08,708 --> 00:33:11,167 I want to ensure the next emperor... 413 00:33:15,833 --> 00:33:19,667 The next Emperor is worthy of the throne. 414 00:33:20,125 --> 00:33:22,875 [Mehr-un-Nissa] Not someone who could be manipulated. 415 00:33:23,333 --> 00:33:27,125 The next in line are nothing but puppets. 416 00:33:28,792 --> 00:33:31,875 Whether the strings are pulled by the Mosque or the queens. 417 00:33:34,708 --> 00:33:37,250 Which of the puppets is favoured? 418 00:33:37,458 --> 00:33:39,125 Some say Daniyal. 419 00:33:39,458 --> 00:33:42,583 Some say the sons of Salim... 420 00:33:44,125 --> 00:33:51,667 Others say you were the best suited, 421 00:33:51,875 --> 00:33:54,125 before you left. 422 00:34:01,042 --> 00:34:03,875 And what do you say? 423 00:34:22,583 --> 00:34:24,125 So long my Prince. 424 00:35:03,583 --> 00:35:04,833 Mehr... 425 00:35:11,667 --> 00:35:13,667 [Man Singh] Prince Salim is no monk. 426 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,417 [Man Singh] He is nothing more than a savage. 427 00:35:15,542 --> 00:35:18,625 A savage who can get things done. 428 00:35:19,250 --> 00:35:22,667 Persuading Bakht-Un-Nissa to accept a ten percent cut of their taxes 429 00:35:23,125 --> 00:35:24,875 which only Salim could achieve. 430 00:35:25,125 --> 00:35:30,458 Who gave him the right to negotiate for us? 431 00:35:30,667 --> 00:35:31,667 [Ghiyas Beg] Nobody. 432 00:35:31,875 --> 00:35:35,792 But under the circumstances this may prove to be a wise decision. 433 00:35:36,625 --> 00:35:37,583 [Ghiyas Beg] Is that right, Raja Todar Mal? 434 00:35:38,125 --> 00:35:39,125 No doubt. 435 00:35:39,250 --> 00:35:43,125 Giving a tax break to our subjects would save war expenses, 436 00:35:43,542 --> 00:35:45,792 and also ensure their trust in us. 437 00:35:46,125 --> 00:35:48,833 [Daniyal] Why don't we just handover the empire to him. 438 00:35:50,042 --> 00:35:53,167 How can you think about including Salim in our matters? 439 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:56,083 How can we forget the destruction he caused? 440 00:35:56,208 --> 00:35:58,875 For which he has paid dearly. 441 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:01,458 It is time to make peace with him. 442 00:36:03,500 --> 00:36:06,125 Let go of our past mistakes. 443 00:36:07,375 --> 00:36:08,500 The only thing I will let go of is 444 00:36:08,625 --> 00:36:10,792 his head once I have cut it from his neck. 445 00:36:15,458 --> 00:36:17,583 Maybe Salim was right. 446 00:36:19,917 --> 00:36:24,583 Maybe we do sacrifice the real warriors to protect the weak. 447 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,875 Is he still camping outside the city? 448 00:36:32,500 --> 00:36:33,667 Yes your highness. 449 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,917 With a hundred men. Maybe two. 450 00:36:36,208 --> 00:36:37,458 Then I shall go to him. 451 00:36:38,875 --> 00:36:42,917 Last night he proved he was not intimidated. 452 00:36:45,208 --> 00:36:46,583 Now I shall do the same. 453 00:36:53,917 --> 00:36:57,000 [Mahabat Khan] Prince Salim! Your father approaches with his escort. 454 00:37:04,125 --> 00:37:05,417 Good. 455 00:37:14,042 --> 00:37:15,417 That means 456 00:37:19,042 --> 00:37:20,792 he fears us. 457 00:37:23,250 --> 00:37:26,125 This is a dangerous game you play. 458 00:37:28,708 --> 00:37:31,167 Who said I was playing Mahabat? 459 00:37:50,500 --> 00:37:53,667 [Akbar] For that performance at court 460 00:37:54,125 --> 00:37:59,750 A lifetime ago I would have had you executed. 461 00:38:00,125 --> 00:38:01,958 You wanted me to return. 462 00:38:03,542 --> 00:38:04,417 Here I am. 463 00:38:06,042 --> 00:38:10,500 But why so belligerent? 464 00:38:12,208 --> 00:38:15,000 [Akbar] I believe you don't want to return. 465 00:38:15,250 --> 00:38:18,875 I would rather return to God than to you. 466 00:38:20,458 --> 00:38:25,708 What if I want to return to you? 467 00:38:32,875 --> 00:38:35,958 It was I who decided to release Anarkali. 468 00:38:36,833 --> 00:38:38,125 Do you know that? 469 00:38:40,208 --> 00:38:43,500 You have taken many decisions under the cover of darkness... 470 00:38:44,042 --> 00:38:45,417 Your Highness, 471 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:49,042 for your ulterior motives. 472 00:38:49,833 --> 00:38:51,500 Salim. 473 00:38:53,042 --> 00:38:55,542 When will you ever change? 474 00:38:56,875 --> 00:38:58,125 After I am dead? 475 00:39:01,500 --> 00:39:03,625 When will you learn to stand 476 00:39:04,667 --> 00:39:08,042 and fight rather than run? 477 00:39:13,125 --> 00:39:15,583 I have never run from anyone. 478 00:39:16,375 --> 00:39:17,458 Really? 479 00:39:19,125 --> 00:39:23,542 You ran from Daniyal when he came for his mother. 480 00:39:25,333 --> 00:39:28,667 You fled and left her to die. 481 00:39:30,750 --> 00:39:31,875 Who told you this? 482 00:39:32,583 --> 00:39:33,458 Daniyal? 483 00:39:33,583 --> 00:39:34,625 And Badayuni. 484 00:39:34,875 --> 00:39:39,833 You believe him over your son? 485 00:39:39,958 --> 00:39:40,958 Son-- 486 00:39:48,833 --> 00:39:51,417 Maybe you are telling the truth. 487 00:39:53,417 --> 00:39:55,792 But who are you running from now? 488 00:39:59,250 --> 00:40:02,042 We can try again to be a family. 489 00:40:02,167 --> 00:40:03,917 What about Anarkali? 490 00:40:08,417 --> 00:40:10,500 Would you let me avenge her? 491 00:40:11,000 --> 00:40:12,208 Salim... 492 00:40:13,875 --> 00:40:15,750 Revenge will destroy you 493 00:40:16,750 --> 00:40:20,125 before it destroys your enemies. 494 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:24,042 Who is giving me this advice? 495 00:40:27,208 --> 00:40:28,875 A concerned father? 496 00:40:29,667 --> 00:40:31,125 or an emperor? 497 00:40:33,208 --> 00:40:36,167 If you mend your ways, then it is a concerned father. 498 00:40:37,500 --> 00:40:38,833 Otherwise... 499 00:40:39,708 --> 00:40:41,667 It's the emperor. 500 00:40:46,583 --> 00:40:50,000 I have raided father's treasury. 501 00:40:53,792 --> 00:40:57,000 Prince has to be taught a lesson. 502 00:40:57,083 --> 00:40:58,458 This is the right time 503 00:40:58,583 --> 00:41:01,625 to create history. 504 00:41:01,750 --> 00:41:03,458 With whom does your loyalty lie? 505 00:41:03,583 --> 00:41:05,583 We have a spy amongst us. 506 00:41:08,083 --> 00:41:10,375 I'll drag him from the kingdom. 507 00:41:11,917 --> 00:41:13,833 Are you still scared? 508 00:41:13,958 --> 00:41:15,917 I will slay you. 509 00:41:17,833 --> 00:41:19,583 Men believe that army, 510 00:41:19,708 --> 00:41:21,167 makes them powerful. 511 00:41:21,292 --> 00:41:23,125 But the real power lies, 512 00:41:23,250 --> 00:41:25,458 with the one who rules their hearts. 513 00:41:25,583 --> 00:41:27,583 Now it will be our era. 514 00:41:27,833 --> 00:41:29,250 This was his conspiracy. 515 00:41:29,375 --> 00:41:31,417 Now I will create a havoc. 516 00:41:34,958 --> 00:41:37,750 Now there will be bloodshed. 517 00:41:37,875 --> 00:41:39,000 Fire.