About
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.
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
Sauraseni Maitra
as Mehrunnisa
Pankaj Saraswat
as Abu Fazl
Seasons
Taj: Divided By Blood
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.
Taj: Reign Of Revenge
Fifteen years after his exile, Salim sets on a destructive path to avenge his lost love. While Daniyal impatiently awaits his succession, Akbar's search for a worthy heir leads to more treachery and wars.
Episodes
Taj: Divided By Blood
Succession
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?
The Battle of Kabul
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.
A Message from God
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.
May His Glory Be Glorified
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.
Qubool Hai
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.
Birth of A King
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?
Sins of The Father
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.
How They Sing
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.
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