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The Empire(TV show/series, 2021-)

42min per episode | Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 8 episodes

The EmpireRating: 3.0/5 (with 3 votes)
The Empire is an Indian period drama television series created by Nikkhil Advani and directed by Mitakshara Kumar based on the novel series Empire of the Moghul by Alex Rutherford for Disney+ Hotstar. The series was premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 27 August 2021. The first season of the series opened to generally favourable reviews with praise for the show's visuals, sets, costumes and the performance of the main cast, with a positive consensus on Shabana Azmi's portrayal of Ësan Dawlat and criticism for poor VFX in a few scenes. ()
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About The Empire

The story of a king battling against enemies, fate, family, death and even himself, in search of his kingdom.

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Hotstar Specials The Empire | Official Trailer | All Episodes Streaming August 27(Trailer, 2:38)

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The Empire Seasons and Episodes

08/27/2021Season 1 - 8 episodes
#1 | 08/27/2021Not the King but the Kingmaker
After King of Ferghana Umar Shaikh's death, young Babur assumes responsibility for an entire kingdom while scheming vultures outside and inside Ferghana’s walls circle the throne.
#2 | 08/27/2021The Panthers Prowl
Ferghana has fallen under Shaibani Khan who imprisons Esan, Khanzada and Kutlugh. Back in Samarkand, its impregnability dawns on Babur, but a street boy may be able to help him.
#3 | 08/27/2021The Separation
Shaibani Khan and his mighty army besiege Samarkand again. The place is in dire straits with starving and desperate people, so Babur believes he has no choice but to surrender.
#4 | 08/27/2021Alliances
Khanzada sees a new side to Shaibani. Meanwhile, Babur is informed about a disagreement between Shaibani and the Shah of Persia, and he makes a plan.
#5 | 08/27/2021The Roar of the Lion
Babur and his army are outside Samarkand, waiting for Shaibani Khan to give in. Worried about her brother's safety, Khanzada convinces Shaibani to let her talk to Babur.
#6 | 08/27/2021Requiem
Eighteen years later, Humayun and Kamran, both Babur’s sons, are now all grown up and ready to lead a kingdom. Meanwhile, an old and frail Esan Dawlat makes a startling revelation.
#7 | 08/27/2021Panipat
The sheer power of Ibrahim Lodhi becomes too much for Babur’s army during the Battle of Panipat. Just as he’s about to surrender, Qasim appears with the key to victory.
#8 | 08/27/2021The Beginning
Khanzada believes Humayun is the rightful heir, but Babur is conflicted. However, Gulrukh is determined to make Kamran the heir by hook or by crook.

Additional Information

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Production country: India
Based on: "Empire of the Moghul" (find it on Amazon)
Original language: Hindi (HI)
Spoken languages: Hindi (HI)
Translated into 3 languages: Arabic (AR), English (EN), Russian (RU)
Status: Returning series
First episode released on: 08/27/2021
Director: Mitakshara Kumar
Screenwriter: Bhavani Iyer, Kausar Munir
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"إمبراطورية المغول"
"الإمبراطورية"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:49440, Added: 09/05/2021, Last updated: 04/15/2024