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The epic period-action-drama, directed by Mitakshara Kumar and created by national award-winning director Nikkhil Advani, chronicles the narrative of an empire from the valley of Ferghana to Samarkhand and beyond.  

Soon after the web series "The Empire" aired on Disney+Hotstar on Friday, people on Twitter created the hashtag #UninstallHotstar to voice their displeasure with the material portrayed in the epic historical action drama. The epic period-action-drama, directed by Mitakshara Kumar and created by national award-winning director Nikkhil Advani, chronicles the narrative of an empire from the valley of Ferghana to Samarkhand and beyond.

The web series is based on Alex Rutherford's acclaimed historical novel "Empire of the Moghul: Raiders from the North." Fans have alleged that the creators "glorified the Islamic invader Babur" in the online series.

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On August 7, the trailer for 'The Empire' was released. The web series is a massive period adventure drama that follows the beginnings of a dynasty. The story depicts the remarkable journey of a young king who encounters several obstacles from his terrible adversaries who threaten his destiny and kingdom. The king is fighting for his life.
It is an eight-episode series shot in various places in India and Uzbekistan. The programme is filled of dramatic combat scenes, massive forts, and enormous landscapes.