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.

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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.