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Taj: Divided by Blood (2023)
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In his quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy, Emperor Akbar sparks a war among his sons. What follows is a terrifying battle for power, filled with politics, betrayals, and bloodshed.
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Naseeruddin ShahAkbar
DharmendraShaikh Salim Chisti
Aashim GulatiSalim
Rahul BoseMirza Hakim
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Shubham Kumar MehraDaniyal
Sandhya MridulJodha Bai
Zarina WahabSalima Sultan Begum
Pawan ChopraGiyas Beg
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Padma DamodaranRuqaiya Sultan Begum
Shivani TanksaleBakht-un-Nissa Begum
Sauraseni MaitraMehrunnisa
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Pankaj SaraswatAbu Fazl
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Taj: Divided By Blood
10 episodes · First aired 2023-03-03 In his quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy, Emperor Akbar sparks a war among his sons. What follows is a terrifying battle for power, filled with politics, betrayals, and bloodshed.
E01
Succession
2023-03-03 · 47 min
After a few decades of conquering Chittorgarh and witnessing the prophecy of saint Salim Chisti almost coming true, Akbar decides to change the rules of succession to the Mughal throne. Who among his sons will prove worthy of the crown?
E02
The Battle of Kabul
2023-03-03 · 45 min
Ready to teach his brother a lesson, Akbar decides to wage a war in Kabul. He arranges a horse-taming competition to choose the right heir to lead his army, and hopes Salim will win.
E03
A Message from God
2023-03-03 · 40 min
The celebrations of winning the Kabul war turn into a brawl among the three brothers, and Akbar is infuriated. He visualises himself as a messenger of God in a dream and announces a new religion, Din-I-Ilahi.
E04
May His Glory Be Glorified
2023-03-03 · 37 min
The announcement of the new religion disrupts the balance in the state. After Akbar escapes a vicious attack, every prince and queen is questioned. Salim's concubines put him in a spot.
E05
Qubool Hai
2023-03-03 · 35 min
Akbar sends Murad and Daniyal to strengthen alliances in the North and orders Salim to get married. Salim agrees to exchange vows under pressure but does something that shocks the court.
E06
Birth of A King
2023-03-03 · 36 min
While the princes are battling, Agra gets a new prince - Khusrow - Salim's firstborn son. Murad gets a whiff of Hakim, who has been on the run since the Kabul war. Will the discovery of Hakim's whereabouts expose Daniyal?
E07
Sins of The Father
2023-03-03 · 34 min
Murad is chastised by Akbar for getting Hakim in chains. While more brides are arranged to ensure Salim's focus on the matters of the palace, his love for Anarkali makes him walk into Abul Fazl's trap.
E08
How They Sing
2023-03-03 · 41 min
The entire palace learns about the secret. The favourite prince is no more a favourite as Abul Fazl wins the game. Salim is forced to go into exile, and Daniyal is left broken.
E09
The Lies They Tell
2023-03-03 · 43 min
Anarkali escapes the death sentence. While Akbar wants to go easy on Salim, he ends up making rogue decisions. Salim wants to meet Anarkali, but Daniyal's men capture her.
E10
All That Remains
2023-03-03 · 45 min
Daniyal's allies attack Salim. Murad's mysterious death breaks Akbar, who now wants to make the most of what is left.
Taj: Reign Of Revenge
8 episodes · First aired 2023-05-11 Fifteen years after his exile, Salim sets on a destructive path to avenge his lost love. While Daniyal impatiently awaits his succession, Akbar's search for a worthy heir leads to more treachery and wars.
E01
Return of The Bandit Prince
2023-05-12 · 45 min
It has been 15 years since the war. The Mughal Empire is at peace, yet Akbar is not. He visits Sheikh Salim Chsti for advice. As Daniyal waits for the throne, Prince Salim returns to the court.
E02
A Kingdom of Snakes
2023-05-12 · 45 min
All camps swing into action to take down the Bandit Prince. Mehrunnisa sets her eyes on Salim and wins Jodha’s favour. Abul Fazl plots against them. Daniyal’s insecurities come to the fore.
E03
The Hunt
2023-05-12 · 43 min
Akbar organises a hunt in the hopes of reuniting the family. Salim wins favour in the kingdom with the help of Mehrunissa. A surprise visitor poses a threat to Salim.
E04
Rise of the Sultan
2023-05-12 · 41 min
Mehrunissa finds her way into Akbar’s harem while she plans on becoming Salim’s greatest strength. Daniyal summons his allies for a clandestine meeting, and Salim becomes a threat to Akbar’s empire.
E05
Blood Brothers
2023-06-02 · 42 min
Salim and Akbar are haunted by their past. The kingdom is rife with anticipation about the future as Akbar’s health worsens. Ruqaiya and Abul Fazl plot against Salim, while Daniyal has a surprise visitor.
E06
The Queen Regent
2023-06-02 · 43 min
Ruqaiya, under the guise of the Queen Regent, devises a scheme to eliminate Salim’s claim to the throne. Mehrunissa manipulates her niece to get close to Khurram, while Abul Fazl's arrogance leads to his downfall.
E07
The Whisper of Death
2023-06-02 · 41 min
Amidst Akbar’s ailing health, the uncertainty about the heir to the throne looms large over the kingdom. Paying heed to his mother and son's requests, Salim returns to the kingdom and marries Mehrunissa. Khurram helps Akbar and Salim unite.
E08
The Crown of Thorns
2023-06-02 · 52 min
Salim is declared the rightful heir to the throne. Akbar’s last rites are marred by bloodshed and chaos. As he ascends the throne, Salim transforms into the self-centred Jehangir. Khurram and Arjumand elope marking the beginning of a new era.
