Rakkt — Season 2
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 as
About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Sambhaji
Aired 1 January 2023 • 21 min
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.
2. Bimbisara
Aired 1 January 2023 • 21 min
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.
3. Ashoka Sushumna
Aired 1 January 2023 • 21 min
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.
4. Mohammad Gori
Aired 7 January 2023 • 21 min
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.
5. Razia Sultan
Aired 7 January 2023 • 21 min
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.
6. Malik Kafur
Aired 7 January 2023 • 21 min
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.
7. Akbar - Adham Khan
Aired 14 January 2023 • 21 min
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.
8. Siraj Ud Dualah Robert Cllive
Aired 14 January 2023 • 22 min
Discover how the assassination of Siraj-Ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey laid the foundation of British rule in India.
9. Madan Lal Dhingra
Aired 14 January 2023 • 22 min
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.
10. Udham Singh - Michael O'Dwyer
Aired 14 January 2023 • 22 min
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.