Malerao takes the pledge of walking on hot coal till Ahilya wakes up from her coma. Meanwhile, the Britishers bribe the people of Malwa to win their trust. After waking up from her coma, Ahilya advises Malerao to meet the people of Malwa and listen to their problems. Ahilya tells Malerao to approve Gunoji's appointment. Colonel Hughes presents the idea of bringing modern technology to Malwa. In exchange, the Britishers want a piece of land to get settled in.