Taj: Divided by Blood

Synopsis

In his quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy, Emperor Akbar sparks a war among his sons. What follows is a terrifying battle for power, filled with politics, betrayals, and bloodshed.

First Air Date: 2023-03-03

Last Air Date: 2023-06-02

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Ron Scalpello

Networks: ZEE5

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Top Cast

Naseeruddin Shah as Akbar
Dharmendra as Shaikh Salim Chisti
Aashim Gulati as Salim
Rahul Bose as Mirza Hakim
Shubham Kumar Mehra as Daniyal
Sandhya Mridul as Jodha Bai
Zarina Wahab as Salima Sultan Begum
Pawan Chopra as Giyas Beg
Padma Damodaran as Ruqaiya Sultan Begum
Shivani Tanksale as Bakht-un-Nissa Begum

Seasons

Taj: Divided By Blood (2023)

In his quest to find a worthy successor for his grand legacy, Emperor Akbar sparks a war among his sons. What follows is a terrifying battle for power, filled with politics, betrayals, and bloodshed.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Succession (2023-03-03)

After a few decades of conquering Chittorgarh and witnessing the prophecy of saint Salim Chisti almost coming true, Akbar decides to change the rules of succession to the Mughal throne. Who among his sons will prove worthy of the crown?
Ep. 2: The Battle of Kabul (2023-03-03)

Ready to teach his brother a lesson, Akbar decides to wage a war in Kabul. He arranges a horse-taming competition to choose the right heir to lead his army, and hopes Salim will win.
Ep. 3: A Message from God (2023-03-03)

The celebrations of winning the Kabul war turn into a brawl among the three brothers, and Akbar is infuriated. He visualises himself as a messenger of God in a dream and announces a new religion, Din-I-Ilahi.
Ep. 4: May His Glory Be Glorified (2023-03-03)

The announcement of the new religion disrupts the balance in the state. After Akbar escapes a vicious attack, every prince and queen is questioned. Salim's concubines put him in a spot.
Ep. 5: Qubool Hai (2023-03-03)

Akbar sends Murad and Daniyal to strengthen alliances in the North and orders Salim to get married. Salim agrees to exchange vows under pressure but does something that shocks the court.
Ep. 6: Birth of A King (2023-03-03)

While the princes are battling, Agra gets a new prince - Khusrow - Salim's firstborn son. Murad gets a whiff of Hakim, who has been on the run since the Kabul war. Will the discovery of Hakim's whereabouts expose Daniyal?
Ep. 7: Sins of The Father (2023-03-03)

Murad is chastised by Akbar for getting Hakim in chains. While more brides are arranged to ensure Salim's focus on the matters of the palace, his love for Anarkali makes him walk into Abul Fazl's trap.
Ep. 8: How They Sing (2023-03-03)

The entire palace learns about the secret. The favourite prince is no more a favourite as Abul Fazl wins the game. Salim is forced to go into exile, and Daniyal is left broken.
Ep. 9: The Lies They Tell (2023-03-03)

Anarkali escapes the death sentence. While Akbar wants to go easy on Salim, he ends up making rogue decisions. Salim wants to meet Anarkali, but Daniyal's men capture her.
Ep. 10: All That Remains (2023-03-03)

Daniyal's allies attack Salim. Murad's mysterious death breaks Akbar, who now wants to make the most of what is left.