Raghunath Rao manipulates Malerao and converts him to his side. Malhar holds a vote in the Darbar to decide whether Malwa will support Raghunath Rao or not. Malerao gets the offer to rule his own kingdom if he sides with Raghunath Rao. However, Ahilya wants Malerao to side with her. Ahilya gets shocked when Malerao raises his hand in support of Raghunath Rao. Malhar announces his final decision in front of everyone at the Darbar. Ahilya encounters a serious case at the Janta Darbar.