Indian television has produced numerous historical serials over the years, showcasing various periods and events from India's rich history. Here are some notable historical serials
Updated On: 2023-07-24 11:19 PM IST
Compiled by : Shachi Chaturvedi
'Buddha' is a historical drama that aired on the Indian television channel Zee TV. The series originally premiered on September 8, 2013, and ended on June 8, 2014.
'Buddha' is based on the life of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It explores his journey from being Prince Siddhartha to attaining enlightenment and becoming Buddha, the enlightened one
'Porus' is another Indian historical television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) from November 27, 2017, to November 13, 2018
The show is based on the life and events of King Porus (also known as King Puru), who was a prominent ruler of the Paurava kingdom in ancient India. The series primarily focuses on the Battle of the Hydaspes, where King Porus valiantly faced and opposed the invading forces of Alexander the Great
'Peshwa Bajirao' was an Indian historical television show that aired on Sony TV. It first premiered on January 23, 2017, and ran until November 21, 2017
The series portrayed the life and achievements of Peshwa Bajirao, his military prowess, political acumen, and his relationships with his family members, including his wife, Mastani, and his mother, Radhabai
Tenali Rama was an Indian historical comedy television series that aired on the entertainment channel SAB TV
The show was based on the legendary and witty court poet, Tenali Rama, who was a part of the court of the Vijayanagara Emperor, Krishnadevaraya, in the 16th century
'Jhansi Ki Rani' was a historical Indian television series that was aired in 2009
The show depicted the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence
'Razia Sultan' was historical drama TV series that aired on Indian television. The show originally aired from March 2015 to October 2015
The show 'Razia Sultan' was based on the life of Razia Sultan, who was one of the few female rulers in the history of the Delhi Sultanate
Indian historical drama television series called 'Veersivaji' (also spelt 'Veer Shivaji') aired on the Colors TV channel. The show originally premiered on 2nd September 2011 and ran until 25th May 2012
'Veer Shivaji' was a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who was a legendary Indian warrior king and the founder of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century
'Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat' was an Indian historical drama television series that aired on the Indian channel Colors TV. It originally premiered on February 2, 2015, and concluded on October 7, 2016
The series portrayed the early life of Ashoka, his transformation from a ruthless and ambitious prince to a compassionate and righteous ruler after embracing Buddhism
Jodha Akbar was an Indian historical drama television series that aired on Zee TV from June 18, 2013, to August 7, 2015
The show was a fictionalized account of the life and romance of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great and his Rajput wife, Jodha Bai
Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali, an Indian historical television series that aired on Colors TV. The show premiered on 1 October 2018
The show was based on the epic love story of Akbar's son Salim and Anarkali
Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh was an Indian historical drama based on the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The show was based on the story of Ranjit Singh, who tackled a number of challenges to acquire the throne and became the king of Punjab
The popular Indian historical drama television series 'Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap' was aired on Sony Entertainment Television and premiered on May 27, 2013
The series revolved around the life of Maharana Pratap, a renowned Rajput warrior and ruler of Mewar, who fought against the Mughal emperor Akbar