The Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat series promises to bring these lessons and more to life, entertaining and educating audiences in the process.
The episode’s emotional core is the birth of Ashoka to Queen Dharma (Subhadrangi), Bindusara’s favorite but politically vulnerable wife. Dharma is portrayed as a woman of gentle strength and deep wisdom. Her joy at delivering a healthy son is immediately shadowed by the political reality. She knows that Helena views this child not as a nephew, but as a rival. chakravartin ashoka samrat episode 1