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Sire, the walls of Samarkand seem to be impregnable.

Eventually, the city will bow down to our determination.

Continue with the shelling.

-But, sire-- -I came here to conquer Samarkand.

And I won't leave until it's done.

My grandmother says that Samarkand belongs to me.

And my grandmother is never wrong.

Every soldier here will die a thousand deaths at your command.

But they would be doing so at my behest

and not their own free will.

No one here agrees with my decision.

This army conquered Bhira and Bajaur under your leadership.

Then why wouldn't they agree with your decision?

Because attacking Samarkand as a teenager was childish.

But attacking Hindustan now will be foolish.

Today I've underestimated the might of Ibrahim Lodhi,

like years ago I had underestimated the ruthlessness of Shaibani Khan.

Umar Shaikh left without meeting me.

And now... Babur too.

I travelled a great distance to meet them.

The people of Ferghana are poor hosts.

Anyway, now that I am here,

I'll teach you all about governance and hospitality.

Please, not my son!

I am a mere concubine of the King!

And my son, Jibran,

he is a half-blood.

Because he's mine.

He's a bastard.

Please spare us

and, in exchange, we can help you.

Qambar Ali, I came to Ferghana on your advice.

So, as my advisor, advise me.

Can this concubine be of any use to us?

Yes.

She informed us about Babur's coronation.

All these years, your loyalty was just a pretence.

You betrayed Ferghana; you betrayed your King.

You... you betrayed me!

And you...

What more can be expected of a mistress.

If only you had shown some respect to this mistress.

-You're not worthy of-- -Enough!

You've had respect and a say in everything because of your son-in-law.

But now he's dead and so is your respect in the court--

I can't stand disrespect towards women and the elderly.

And I can't stand interruptions either.

You were saying?

I have said what I had to.

May I continue then?

If it wasn't for royal decree, there would've been less bloodshed.

But a rule is a rule.

"Only the king's flesh and blood shall ascend the throne after him."

What choice do I have?

As long as the royal flesh and blood lives,

the throne can never be mine.

There's another way!

You can legally ascend the throne without having to kill anyone.

According to the royal tradition,

anyone with the slightest handicap cannot be king.

The slightest handicap.

Thank you.

Are you sure Shaibani Khan has left Samarkand?

Yes.

Where has he gone?

I don't know that, but he's definitely gone.

After declaring Vizier Abu Baksh as his administrator.

And that traitor has imprisoned all our loyalists.

King Babur had sent a message to your father seeking his help.

Your father didn't send any answer.

So, how come he sent you?

This is my personal decision, not my father's.

Does uncle agree with this decision?

Actually...

Actually, Abu Baksh's daughter, Nishqa...

-We both-- -I give you my word.

As soon as Abu Baksh is out of our way,

you and Nishqa will be married.

But after seeing her father defeated, will she--

Don't worry.

She will help us.

Against her father?

Why?

For the throne of Samarkand.

The throne which will be yours after the wedding.

So, it's neither for our brotherhood nor love.

You're only helping me for the throne.

I... accept.

Sire, only you have the right to the throne of Samarkand.

Then it should be my right to give it away too, Wazir Khan.

What about you?

Back in Ferghana, my father showed me a dream of Hindustan.

And till I make his dream come true,

I'll stay in Ferghana.

I shall announce Mahmud as the caretaker king of Samarkand.

And he shall reign under my leadership.

Ask him. Does he accept my terms?

I accept.

Stop!

My King, he's a thief.

What did he steal?

We caught him in the artillery tent.

Maybe that's what he was stealing.

What did you steal?

What is your name?

Qasim Saiduddin.

Common people like me are dying of starvation

because of your siege.

Abu Baksh is busy filling up the royal granaries.

If we ask for food, our tongues get ripped off.

If we even look at the royal granary,

his soldiers gouge our eyes out.

The city is filled with more corpses than living people.

And yet Abu Baksh feels no mercy.

I tried to get into the royal granary but failed.

How did you get out of the city?

There is no way in or out of Samarkand right now.

He's lying, sire.

He's just some ordinary mountain dweller.

You're ordinary!

You one-eyed soldier!

Enough!

Just answer my question.

On the east gate, there's a small hole on the rampart,

high up on the wall.

That's how I got out.

Can my soldiers sneak in with you?

There won't be time.

I must get in before the change of guard.

Besides, the crack won't be able to withstand the weight of so many people.

I'll go with him, Wazir.

No, my King, I cannot let you take this risk.

I won't be alone. Mahmud will go with me.

What will I get in exchange for this help?

For now, you can keep this.

And when I succeed, you can ask for anything you want.

Stop!

It is forbidden to come to this part of the fort.

Don't know?

We... We were just...

He dared me to come here.

Come with me.

Please let us go. It will never happen again.

If my mother finds out, she will kill me.

No!

You killed him for no reason!

You don't need a reason to kill them.

Abu Baksh's soldiers deserve this fate.

Let's go.

Nishqa's chambers are in the north wing of the palace.

Take us there.

-Right there? -Yes.

We should try getting in through the roof.

This is my fight now.

Thank you.

I owe you.

Come. Let's go.

-Mahmud! -Don't be scared.

He's not our enemy. He's my cousin.

Zahir ud-Din Babur.

And Babur is going to help us.

Nishqa, I want to hear from you.

Mahmud...

Will you betray your father for the throne?

Not everyone is lucky to have a father like yours.

He's my father.

I ought to respect him.

But, unfortunately, my conscience doesn't allow it.

You must free Baisanghar first.

Samarkand's commander-in-chief.

Father has him imprisoned in the dungeon.

Every soldier in Samarkand would give their lives for Baisanghar.

And he's also loyal to your family.

If he's on your side,

then the entire army of Samarkand will be on your side.

King Babur...

Only a true Mirza king

has the strength to lift the Alamgir sword.

I am sorry to hear about your father.

I've been told that

you are loyal to my family.

My army is waiting outside the gates of Samarkand.

Open the gates.

Long live King Babur!

Long live King Babur!

Long live King Babur!

Long live King Babur.

-Long live... -King Babur!

-Long live... -King Babur!

-Long live... -King Babur!

-Long live... -King Babur!

-Long live... -King Babur!

A vizier has no place in the king's chamber.

Lock him up in the dungeon.

Wait.

Only the Mirzas have the right to wear this ancestral ring.

Forget your right and start praying, Babur,

because your family has been exposed to the threat called Shaibani.

You know what he did with the princes of Samarkand, right?

Imagine what will he do to the princess of Ferghana, Khanzada--

Thank you for accepting my loyalty.

I had something important to discuss with you.

My Lord.

I have nothing to hide.

No ruse, no dagger.

Just a wish.

Flesh is such an amazing thing.

Be it human or animal,

it cuts like butter under my dagger.

So, tell me what your wish is.

If it pleases you,

my Jibran...

can rule Ferghana under your leadership.

As your slave.

He's a local,

so the people of Ferghana will accept him without demur.

I have full faith in Jibran.

And in you as well.

Your mother's wish or proposition...

is interesting.

Anyway...

you want me to give up the throne

for your desire?

Your body is precious.

Don't waste it on me.

It's of no value to me.

The things I value are strength and intelligence.

I leave for an attack tomorrow.

If Jibran proves himself by the time I come back,

then he shall be crowned.

Otherwise, I shall ascend the throne of Ferghana.

You must attend my coronation.

Send a message to Shaibani.

He can take whatever he wants,

Ferghana or Samarkand.

I only want the safety of my family.

But you promised to give Samarkand to me.

Nothing is above my family!

Neither Samarkand nor a promise.

Wazir Khan, send the message.

Yes, my King.

I've heard that Babur sent a message,

and you were trying to hide it from me.

Don't blame him.

Everyone's loyalties are for sale in Ferghana.

Get to the point.

Babur has agreed to forego Ferghana in exchange for his family.

Mother, you must deliver this message to Shaibani Khan.

He shall reward us handsomely.

You tell us what we should do.

What were you going to do?

This is the best opportunity to prove one's intelligence and strength.

I was going to sort it out before Shaibani Khan returned.

Forever rid Ferghana of Babur and his family.

No.

I shall deliver this message.

By forever removing Babur from Ferghana,

Jibran will win the throne...

and Shaibani's trust.

Prepare for Jibran's coronation.

Exactly what I wanted.

How dare you summon us!

Show some respect.

You should be grateful to me.

I am sending all of you safe and sound to Samarkand.

Babur is waiting for you.

And what price has Babur paid for this little favour?

Ferghana.

I won't go anywhere.

Grandmother?

How could you let Ferghana go so easily?

Nothing is more valuable to me than you.

Not even Ferghana.

At least Samarkand is yours.

Babur agreed to forego Ferghana in exchange for his family.

So, with Jibran's help,

I've freed Ferghana from the reign of Babur and his family forever.

This is what I wanted.

You made my job a lot easier.

I don't like bloodshed.

One should take lessons from you,

on how to achieve one's goal without shedding blood.

My Lord,

I feel it's not right

to leave the throne vacant for so long.

I also feel that now you'll go to Samarkand

and finish Babur once and for all.

-Qambar Ali. -My Lord.

Prepare for Jibran's coronation.

What do you mean Babur's coronation?

Lower your voice and your eyes.

The blood of the Mirzas runs through Babur's veins.

Who else could be more entitled to the throne of Samarkand?

But, Queen Mother, Babur is in Samarkand because of Nishqa's help.

I am sure Babur will reward Nishqa fairly for her services.

But, Queen Mother...

Forgive me insolence...

but Babur had promised Mahmud Samarkand's throne.

Consider it a promise made in the heat of the moment.

The truth is Babur is born to be a king.

There is no other truth than this.

You're right, Queen Mother.

We shouldn't attach ourselves to what was said in the past.

Consider his promise forgotten.

We were and will always remain loyal to Babur.

Wonderful.

Those who understand the need of the hour

are always taken care of in their hour of need.

This magnificent tomb is your inheritance.

It's your responsibility to maintain its glory.

Always give it the justice it deserves.

And what about the injustice I did with Mahmud and Nishqa?

I wouldn't be here without them.

Grandmother's single decision--

These decisions were made long ago, my King.

You have not chosen Samarkand.

Samarkand has chosen you.

Your being here isn't a coincidence.

Your grandmother and all of us believe that this is your destiny.

And no one has the strength to fight destiny.

You must embrace it,

and do justice to it.

Did you enjoy the show?

Why didn't you laugh?

I am bored of Ferghana.

Now I only wish to meet Babur.

Babur, O Babur...

I eagerly wait for time to race...

for soon we'll be face to face.