Injured and fleeing his attackers, Bindusara is rescued by a healer named Dharma in the village of Champa. This meeting sets the stage for the birth of Ashoka and his eventual struggle for his rightful place in the royal family. Production Overview Premiere Date: February 2, 2015.
A promising start with rich character contrasts and historical intrigue. Highly recommended for fans of mythological/historical dramas. chakravartin ashoka samrat episode 1
To fully appreciate , one must understand the political and emotional landscape presented in the first few minutes. The episode opens not with Ashoka, but with the shadow of his grandfather, Chandragupta Maurya, and the reign of his father, Bindusara. Injured and fleeing his attackers, Bindusara is rescued