In the April 12 episode of Jhansi Ki Rani aired on Zee TV, Karma manages to trick the Company soldiers to leave the cake unguarded. The Jhansi warriors led by Tatya Tope sneak in and Rao Dulaju plants the bomb in the cake.
In the ball room, the assembled guests and Laxmibai prepare to watch the duel between Ladai Sarkar and Capt Mac.
Even as Tatya Tope and comrades plant the bomb, sharp shooters prepare to assassinate Laxmibai and others.
Ghaus Khan and Tatya Tope try to gather clues about the British game plan; however, they fail to learn anything.
Though Ladai Sarkar has to suffer defeat, Laxmibai decides to duel Capt Mac on Ladai Sarkar's behalf.
Tatya Tope is surprised by Laxmibai's decision. Ghaus Khan believes Capt Mac must have insulted Indians which could have prompted Laxmibai to duel with him. As Laxmibai prepares to duel Capt Mac, sharpshooters train their guns at him.