Baal Adhyay
Ahilya Khanderao Vivah
Ahilya's parents, Mankoji and Sushila, have raised her with much love and care, attempting to fulfil her wishes and providing her with a proper upbringing.
When Malharrao is on a Muhim, he stops at Chaundi and meets Ahilya, a prodigy child whose heart beats for others; her inquisitiveness irritates the elders, but she only seeks to understand the logic behind the actions. Malharrao perceives his childhood self in her and marries his son Khanderao and Ahilya. Gautama Bai is unimpressed with the proposal since she expected an alliance with a royal family, not a village headman.
Khanderao and Ahilya have distinct perspectives on life; one lives for his pleasure, while the other prioritises everyone else. Despite this, they find common ground and become good friends after many fights and leg pulling. Khanderao is occasionally envious of Malharrao's love and attention for Ahilya.
Everyone objected to Ahilya's request for her recently widowed friend Renu to come with her at the Holkar Waada, but Malharrao agreed to let her stay.
Renu has been Ahilya's best friend, frequently telling her what her mother-in-law would and would not allow. Ahilya used to embroider with Renu, and the two had a special bond.
Stree Siksha
Malharrao decides to teach Ahilya to read and write, but Gautama sees this as a departure from tradition and arranges her a test in which she must solve riddles within a certain amount of time.
Ahilya finds the answers and is permitted to study. Khanderao assists her in learning the alphabets and they both practise sword fighting.
Khanderao leaves for Gurukul
Intoxicated Khanderao accidentally disrespected his teacher, and Malharrao decided to send him to a Gurukul to study for 7 long years. Even though Gautama Bai vehemently disagreed, she couldn't change the decision.
Meanwhile, Dwarkabai is relieved that Khanderao will be gone, allowing her to create opportunities for her son-in-law Gunoji, and she plots with her brother-in-law Dhanaji sardar.
Yuva Adhyay - I
After 7 years, Ahilya and Khanderao reunite as he returns from the Gurukul, a skilled swordsman and strategist. Ahilya, along with Tukoji, assists Malharrao in administration on occasion and is well-liked by the subjects, whilst Khanderao tries to win their hearts.
Maheshwari Saree Workshop
Ahilya wants the women to be self-sufficient, so she plans to set up a saree-making workshop. The villagers see a woman going to work as a threat to their traditions, but Ahilya eventually persuades them.
Khanderao's Drinking Problem
Khanderao became frustrated after his father isolated him from his family, particularly his Ahilya, and began drinking. Parikshit, his friend, attempted to assist and stop him but was unsuccessful. Ahilya recognised the issue and, after much effort, convinced Khanderao to stop drinking. Gunoji repeatedly sabotaged her efforts, but Khanderao eventually chose to quit.
Vidhva Punar Vivah
Ahilya wished Renu's happiness and noticed her smiling with Parikshit. She pitched her idea to Khanderao, who was unsure what the pandits would say. Malharrao returned from a Muhim and declared their marriage null and void. The pandits boycotted Holkars and marched in protest of the illegal wedding.
Renu and Parikshit married after many difficulties. Their house was burned down twice, and Malharrao asked them to relocate to a different city where no one would recognise them for their own safety.
Khanderao's Second Marriage
Dwarkabai and Gunoji caused some misunderstandings between Ahilya and Khanderao, and she enticed Gautamabai to bring Khanderao another wife who would be the ideal housewife and daughter-in-law she had always desired. Dwarkabai suggested a family match, and Parvati was chosen.
Meanwhile, Ahilya was pregnant, and Khanderao was unwilling to marry again, but Gautamabai had made a promise to Parvati's father, so he kept it.
Domestic Abuse
Krishna, a physiotherapist, looked after Ahilya during her pregnancy. Ahilya learnt from Krishna's daughter that her father physically abuses her mother. She entered the courtroom and recounted her father's atrocities. Khanderao punished him severely and ordered him to apologise to his wife. Khanderao prohibits husbands from abusing their wives and imposes severe punishment on them.
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