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Ancient India has struggled with its rulers and usurpers, and today's history has been written in red ink and spells of treachery and betrayal. Discover the most infamous true stories of historical assassinations which changed the course of modern India.
2023
Sambhaji Bhosale was the eldest son of Maratha Emperor Shivaji and the second Chhatrapati of the Marathas. Due to the decades-long feud with the Aurangzeb army, Sambhaji was captured and brutally tortured to death.
The father-son feud between Bimbisara and Ajatshatru dates back to 542 BC. When Ajatshatru grew tired of waiting to take over the Magdh kingdom from his father, he devised a plan for him to meet his deadly fate.
The assassination of Sushumna is a story from one of the largest empires in India. Tensions grew after Sushumna was chosen next in line to rule, driving Ashoka to commit a brutal and jealousy-driven murder.
Tensions grew as India witnessed many Turkish invasions, draining away India's wealth in the 12th century. Due to Turkish ruler Mohammed Ghori's many atrocities while in power, members of the Khokhar tribe planned and executed his brutal assassination.
Razia Sultan, the only woman Muslim ruler, made many enemies when she rose to power at the turn of the 13th century. Due to her anatomy and politics, plans began to form for her demise which were successful in 1240 AD.
The ruthless acts of leader Alauddin Khilji led his disciples to plan for revenge. Malik Kafur took matters into his own hands after being brutally tortured by Alauddin. However, Malik's plan for redemption quickly backfired that sent him to his death.
Akbar was the third and finest ruler of India in the 1500's. Adham Khan, commander of the Mughal army, perpetrated mass acts of cruelty that led Akbar to remove him from command. Adham sought revenge, but it led to his ultimate demise.
Discover how the assassination of Siraj-Ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey laid the foundation of British rule in India.
Discover the story of Dhingra, who despised his wealthy upbringing, that led him to seek revenge on Wyllie, a man who planted an informant in the India House to reveal confidential information.
After discovering that Michael O'Dwyer was responsible for the ruthless killings that occurred during a non-violent protest in Jalianwaala Baag, Udham Singham took matters into his own hands to seek revenge.
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2022
The family dynamic takes a turn when teenager Narayan Rao is appointed as Peshwa by his uncle, Raghunath Rao. Discover the events that led to his untimely death instead of a simple arrest.
In 1468, the Mewar Empire's Kumbhalgarh fort tragically lost its beloved king, Raja Kumbha. Discover the reasons behind his untimely death and the culprit responsible for this heinous act.
Panna Dhai was a governess in the royal kingdom of Mewar during the 16th century. Trouble arises as she cares for young Udai Singh, when her disgruntled cousin Banbir attempts to assassinate him.
The Hara region was ruled by Rao Bundu in the 15th century and overthrown and exiled by his power-hungry brothers, Samar and Umar Singh. To get revenge, Rao's eldest son, Narayan Das, planned an attack, determined to take back Boondi.
Dara Shikoh was the eldest son and the heir of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Discover the events that led to his untimely overthrowing as his disgruntled brother was determined to claim his rightful title.
In 1290, Jalal-ud-din, a tolerant, liberal and generous king, founded the Khilji dynasty at the age of 70. Discover the events and culprit behind his untimely death.
Ruh Pawar Agha took over her brother Aladdin Mujahid's thrown in the 14th century after he was heinously murdered. Discover the reason and the culprit behind this horrific act.
Sultan Quli Qutub Shah laid the foundation of his dynasty in Golconda in the 16th century. Discover how his power-hungry son conspired to rule his empire in the most ruthless way.
Shivaji Bhonsale I was a great Maratha king known for his guerilla warfare in the 15th century. Discover how the experienced commander of the Adil Shahi dynasty, Afzal Khan, plotted against Shivaji and took down the Pratapgarh fort.