Tormented by the prediction that Ashoka and Kaurwaki's union could bring about a disastrous war, Dharma is under pressure to force Ashoka to marry Devi instead of Kaurwaki. Earlier, Bindusara announces that Ashoka will be appointed the Viceroy of Ujjain, while Siamak will be sent to Takshila and Sushim will be the new 'Yuvraj' of Magadh, after their respective marriages. Later, Lasandra worries if Dharma's dilemma will affect her revenge strategy.
