Movie Story : Set in eighteenth-century India, the film follows the Maratha Empire, then the most powerful force in the subcontinent, as it faces a growing threat from Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali, who sets his sights on conquering India. To defend the realm, the Maratha leadership turns to Sadashiv Rao Bhau, a commander brought in to rescue the empire. His efforts culminate in the bloody third Battle of Panipat, a clash that will shape the nation's future.