Mumbai: An enthralling finale of ‘History Hunter’ awaits viewers as Maniesh Paul takes on his final quest of the current season, focusing on Nana Saheb Peshwa II, the forgotten hero of 1857. Having started as an ally of the British government, Nana Saheb soon developed remorse when he was refused pension and jagir (Inheritance of land) after the passing of his father Peshwa Bajirao II. The scenarios led him to act against the British in what would be known as the Kanpur massacre.

Viewers will witness how Nana Saheb strategically lured the British into striking a deal, leading them to Satti Chaura ghat where he unleashed an attack upon them, killing more than 400 citizens. Theories suggest that Nana Saheb claimed that his initial plan was to help the British army but he was threatened with his life being taken by the rebels.      

The episode will also showcase the escape planned by Nana Saheb Peshwa II while highlighting the importance of the Naulakha Haar of the Mughal dynasty and how it helped him enter Nepal. The British army never managed to capture Nana Saheb though they did discover treasures hidden by him that amounted to more than Rs 1400 crore in today’s day and age.

Nana Saheb Peshwa II’s final days remain a mystery to date. Some experts claim that he died of malaria fever while others continued to report spotting him in regions including Mecca, the Middle East, and Russia, among other territories. The British eventually closed his file in 1896 due to a lack of evidence of him being alive.  

Witness the life story of Nana Saheb Peshwa II in the final episode of 'History Hunter, on 8 January 2024 at 9 PM on Discovery+ and Discovery Channel.