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Ancient India has struggled with its rulers and usurpers, and today's history has been written in red ink and spells of treachery and betrayal. Discover the most infamous true stories of historical assassinations which changed the course of modern India.

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1Sun, Jan 01, 2023

Sambhaji

Sambhaji Bhosale was the eldest son of Maratha Emperor Shivaji and the second Chhatrapati of the Marathas. Due to the decades-long feud with the Aurangzeb army, Sambhaji was captured and brutally tortured to death.

2Sun, Jan 01, 2023

Bimbisara

The father-son feud between Bimbisara and Ajatshatru dates back to 542 BC. When Ajatshatru grew tired of waiting to take over the Magdh kingdom from his father, he devised a plan for him to meet his deadly fate.

3Sun, Jan 01, 2023

Ashoka Sushumna

The assassination of Sushumna is a story from one of the largest empires in India. Tensions grew after Sushumna was chosen next in line to rule, driving Ashoka to commit a brutal and jealousy-driven murder.

4Sat, Jan 07, 2023

Mohammad Gori

Tensions grew as India witnessed many Turkish invasions, draining away India's wealth in the 12th century. Due to Turkish ruler Mohammed Ghori's many atrocities while in power, members of the Khokhar tribe planned and executed his brutal assassination.

5Sat, Jan 07, 2023

Razia Sultan

Razia Sultan, the only woman Muslim ruler, made many enemies when she rose to power at the turn of the 13th century. Due to her anatomy and politics, plans began to form for her demise which were successful in 1240 AD.

6Sat, Jan 07, 2023

Malik Kafur

The ruthless acts of leader Alauddin Khilji led his disciples to plan for revenge. Malik Kafur took matters into his own hands after being brutally tortured by Alauddin. However, Malik's plan for redemption quickly backfired that sent him to his death.

7Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Akbar - Adham Khan

Akbar was the third and finest ruler of India in the 1500's. Adham Khan, commander of the Mughal army, perpetrated mass acts of cruelty that led Akbar to remove him from command. Adham sought revenge, but it led to his ultimate demise.

8Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Siraj Ud Dualah Robert Cllive

Discover how the assassination of Siraj-Ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey laid the foundation of British rule in India.

9Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Madan Lal Dhingra

Discover the story of Dhingra, who despised his wealthy upbringing, that led him to seek revenge on Wyllie, a man who planted an informant in the India House to reveal confidential information.

10Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Udham Singh - Michael O'Dwyer

After discovering that Michael O'Dwyer was responsible for the ruthless killings that occurred during a non-violent protest in Jalianwaala Baag, Udham Singham took matters into his own hands to seek revenge.