On finding out that Sushim has murdered Charumitra, thinking she was Kaurwaki, Ashoka takes Sushim to be judged by Bindusara. But while stating his facts before Bindusara, everyone is shocked to find that the latter is dead. Sushim is declared King, by Radhagupt, and the former gets Ashoka arrested. Earlier, Kaurwaki vents out her anger on Jagannath.
