Chakravartin Ashok Samrat

Ashoka refutes the murder accusation (1x399)

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Accused of killing the tantric by Mahamatya Khallatak, Ashoka uses Kaurwaki to prove his innocence. With Sushim's mentor dead, Ashoka and Radhagupt celebrate the start of their plan of unifying the country. However, Kaundana is yet to be subdued.