I like your analysis, you bring the simmering emotions of the episode through your words. A really good episode. I liked it. It seems as if the makers of the serial are getting their mojo back. A string of good episodes.
This episode resounded so much with me because it set the stage in delineating how serious the situation was. I remembered a similar chapter from history, Dara Shikon facing Aurangzeb. Dara had the support of his father Shah Jahan, and many other kings had pledged support to him. The troops were dispersed however, they could not reach him in time and Dara had to face Aurangzeb with a much weakened army. Dara lost the battle and not only did he lose his life but his family was massacred in the aftermath of the battle.
The Jodha Akbar scenes today were emotional, and I was reminded that such a tearful meeting between husband and wife , in the night leading to a major battle may have happened in real.
From the spoiler pics, it is evident that Jodha will be involved in some kind of fighting. There is another promo of Akbar in chains, I don't know what to make of it because I don't know the context.
The fall in TRP's was a wake up call for the Production House, improvements were made and they are evident in the past few episodes. However, some of the shots were taken before the TRP situation, so some inconsistencies in the depiction of the characters or the storyline is to be expected and will have to be borne.
By the way, the name of the place is Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district.
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