If you're looking for a recap or feature on the of Chandragupta Maurya (Sony TV/Swastik Productions), the central theme of this period in the series was the heist at the palace and Chanakya's evolving plan for Chandragupta. Episode Feature: The Shadow's Strike

In this specific timeline, the plot often revolved around Chandragupta’s daring attempts to steal from Dhana Nanda’s treasury right under the nose of the royal guards.

The episode highlights the tension in Magadha as King Dhana Nanda prepares for the arrival of foreign dignitaries like Seleucus Nicator , attempting to hide internal unrest and thefts through lavish displays of wealth.

You can catch full episodes and highlights of this specific 2018–2019 series on platforms like SonyLIV or the official Swastik Productions YouTube channel.

This episode continues to build the "Guru-Shishya" (Teacher-Student) bond. Chanakya (Tarun Khanna) observes Chandragupta’s raw power—likening it to a "sandstorm"—and begins shaping his rebellious energy into the discipline required for a future emperor.

In early March 2019, the series was in the heat of its "slave boy" arc, where a young Chandragupta (played by Kartikey Malviya ) began testing the limits of the tyrant King Dhana Nanda.

Saurabh Raj Jain’s portrayal of Dhana Nanda is on full display as he orders the capture of the "insolent boy" (Chandragupta), threatening his ministers with humiliation if they fail. Where to Watch