: Benegal uses a variety of narrative techniques, from direct dramatization of historical figures to using folk singers, snippets of Ram-Leela , and excerpts from classical literature like Kanthapura .
| Attribute | Details | |-----------|---------| | Title | Bharat Ek Khoj | | Episodes | 53 | | Director | Shyam Benegal | | Based on | The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru | | Original channel | Doordarshan (DD1) | | Year | 1988–1989 | | Language | Hindi | | Current availability | YouTube (DD National), Shemaroo DVD |
: The golden era of Hampi under Krishnadevaraya.
The fifth episode looks at the Gupta Empire, a period of great cultural and scientific achievement in ancient India. The episode showcases the contributions of Indian scholars and scientists, including the famous astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata.