Originally posted by: ArYa.Kmkv
He knew Baahu was in love with Devasena and that Baahu wouldnt let go of Devasena for the Kingdom.
He came to know of Devasena's character with her letter to the proposal. So he knew it'd create a rift between mother and son.
It was always about Maahishmati and the crown for him. Nothing else mattered! He wzs even ready to kill his own mother for it!
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