JKR; WU 3rd Nov. '10

Raghunath informs Gangadhar Rao about the janevu cenemony performed by the untouchables outside the palace. Gangadhar Rao orders his solders to stop the ceremony. Gangadhar Rao punishes Shankar while Raghunath leads the soldiers in mercilessly putting down the revolt.

The untouchables get outraged by Gangadhar Rao's act and indulge in acts of arson in Jhansi. Nelson rejoices at the trouble brewing in Jhansi.

Laxmibai gets first hand knowledge about the troubles in Jhansi on her arrival.

Nelson orders his officers to fuel the feeling of discontentment. Nelson is surprised on learning about Laxmibai's arrival in Jhansi. She informs him about the coronation of Nanasaheb and the defeat of Manson at the hands of Bithoor army. Laxmibai warns Nelson that if she discovered his hand in the conspiracy she would not spare him. Nelson meets his brother Manson in the forest and is shocked to see the injury on his feet. Laxmibai learns from Gangadhar Rao that Nelson was fomenting trouble in Jhanis.