Three years have passed since Vrushali left for Digvijaya. She has almost won over entire Aaryavrat, when first she started she first ventured to capture small Kingdoms, these Kingdom were such they have not participated in Brahmnagri war and kings of these Kingdom paid attention to Karna only, when they first heard army of Brahmnagri has came they wanted to surrender but hearing the army was consist of only female and Vrushali was leading them, they were angry and thought Brahmnagri was looking down on them so for their pride they chose to fight. Male superiority to women is too deep rooted in mind of entire Aaryavrat so they were confident to defeat the army though the news of Vrushali being adopted daughter of Bhagwan Parshuram and Mata Dharini but they knew she was suta by birth and a women. They were confident in thor victory but fearing Karna they didn't want to hurt Vrushali too badly or mortally. But war was inevitable for their honour they thought but when the fight started their beliefs shattered not only Vrushali but every female soldiers showed such might that it scared them. After first few victories the name of Vrushali and her army which was being called Kali army became well known. After seeing the efficiency of her army many smaller kingdom surrendered directly. After Vrushali defeated them alliance and she asked them to borrow any trained females in their kingdom to join her in her cause. She was mostly disappointed as only some princess was trained that too lightly not to an extent of going in war. But She was pleasantly surprised when after six months of her Yatra she reached Kashi one of major Kingdom of Aaryavrat. It was her first chane to fight a major Kingdom but a kingdom like kashi directly surrendered and it's princess Bhanumati, the wife of Duryodhana came and joined her army.
Bhanumati after leaving Hastinapur with her children was very upset by her husband's deed. She knew what would be consequences of his deeds for entire women population of Aaryavrat. It was because of this her father trained her in weapons since childhood for her self protection. She thanked the tridevs when she heard Vanquisher of evil has stopped the increasing atrocities against women. When she learnt about Vrushali and her Digvijaya yatra with female soldiers only. She immediately understood the reasons behind it. From her husband and brother in law's she has heard about valour of Vrushali and might of Brahmnagri, she knew they didn't need to any yatra, havan or yagna to be emperor. Karna and. Vrushali were uncrowned Samrat and samragi of Aaryavrat. So the only reason to do this and that with only females was not very difficult to guess by most of Aaryavrat. When she heard that Vrushali was looking for female warriors she has already decided to join her but her only worry were her children. Wher Vrushali and kali army was near kashi she has convinced her father to surrender and of alliance. He did so and Vrushali was invited in palace after surrendering. Vrushali came and alliance was made. Then bhanumati gained audience with her. Bhanumati expressed her willingness to join army. She told her that she wanted to do this to help in correcting the mistake of her husband and brother in law's all 105 of them and another of major reason for joining was tofind her Mata Ghandhari and Dushala in this journey of entire Aaryavrat. She told her about her worry for her children too They talked Vrushali had no problem with that. Seeing her sincerity and worry Vrushali disclosed her about Ghandhari and Dushala being in Brahmnagri, she assured their well being to her. and If she wants she can send her both children there to be with their grandmother and bua. She aslo said that they will get adequate education there. Vrushali who knew truth about Karna knew he won't be partial to children of his cousins. Bhanumati was shocked and pleasantly surprised hearing that. She happily agreed with her and Vrushali arranged the secret travel of laksman and lakhmana to Brahmnagri and after they left, Bhanumati joined the Kali army as rahti. She was an excellent mace figher like her husband.
In these two and half year bhanumati became close to Vrushali. With bhanumati they again left for Digvijaya, they fight and win various Kingdom like chedi, Matsya, madra, etc. When they reached Dwarka they were greeted by royal family of Dwarka at border, they welcomed them and peacefully equal treaty was signed. Vrushali saw up-Pandavas training there but didn't comments on it. She knew about it while leaving she got blessings from everyone to be victorious and successful. Vrushali then again started her journey, northern Panchal has proposed to get results via dueling bet Ashwatthama and Vrushali, Ashwatthama didn't want to fight the wife of his best friend. He has seen what Duryodhana was going through because of seperation and this war may cause it to be permanent and he didn't want that but he has to somehow show his prestige too so such proposal was made. Vrushali accepted it graciously as she knew Ashwatthama was not only a Maharathi but is also great in statergies and various war fare, this duel can prevent tooVrushali unnecessary bloodshed. So a great battle between two Maharathi took place, the fight was intense and completely showcasing why they were Maharathi. They fought with various weapons. In the end Ashwatthama fired Brahmastra but Vrushali fired a weapon of devi brahmani the female form of Brahamdev. She got not only Brahmastra, Brhamandastra and brahamsirastra but also weapon of devi brahmani, vaisnavi and Maheswari from Mata Dharini. It's the weapons of female form of tridevs so weapons of male form of tridevs can't harm it's counterparts. So Brahmastra returned to Ashwatthama, he was defeated so he agreed to alliance. Then Vrushali with her army came to southern Panchal. Drupad directly surrendered because he was already in huge debt to karna and was ashamed of what he did to him.
Vrushali has almost completed her Digvijaya but only Hastinapur remained. So they came to Hastinapur's border, she sighed seeing the army of Hastinapur under the lead of Duryodhana. She sighed as bhanumati was now her right hand and her Chariot was beside her so she too must have seen her. After being together with bhanumati for so long how could she not understand inner turmoil of her. Vrushali knew she loved Duryodhana very much it was that reason bhanumati couldn't forgive him and her anger towards him didn't calmed down. They were preparing for battle which may take place but suddenly Duryodhana showed white flag. Seeing the surrender was shock to everyone as they knew how arrogant and prideful Duryodhana was but as per protocal she has to accept the surrender. To complete the procedure both camps have to meet and discuss so Vrushali and bhanumati came down to meet the opposite sides in centre of field. From other side Duryodhana, Dussashan, Dronacharya and Shakuni came down.
When both parties came to tent prepared for rest discussion. Vrushali and Bhanumati saw Duryodhana clearly, Bhanumati was shocked seeing the condition of his Aarya, he was thinner than before, had dark circles below his eyes. He was disheveled, His eyes showed pain, tiredness, grief and guilt. But there was smile of relief in his face now, indeed their observation was correct. Duryodhana have become like this in these three years he never eat unless his family forced him too, he couldn't sleep because he got nightmare, he was restless. Everyone in Hastinapur was worried for him. Even to day he came because he got news bhanumati will be present and he desperately want to see her. Seeing his eldest like this Dhritrashtra allowed him to do what he wants. Both sides reach to centre of tent and sighed the alliance but what happened next caught everyone off-guard. Duryodhana took his crown and placed in feet of Vrushali. Everyone was so shocked that they couldn't react, Dussashan too followed his brother and did the same. You see there was misinformation spread throughout the entire Aaryavrat that Kauravas were evil especially Dussashan but no they were nothing but shadow of Duryodhana the only person cared and loved them from childhood. He shielded them from everyone and nurtured them. For them he was their father, mother and even god. If he wished to venture hell rest of them follow him.
Vrushali : What are you doing Yuvraj, you have already surrendered, there is no need for this.
Duryodhana : There is Samragi, I know what I did but because of it I lost everything. I can't undo past but I am trying to repent. I know your cause, I am not surrendering to you my pride would never allow me but I am surrender to your cause in guilt and repentance. I lost everything in that game, I now have all the riches but I am poor then beggers now.
Vrushali : Yuvraj, if you have thought with your brain instead of being drawn in anger, this wouldn't have happened.
Duryodhana : I know. But now it's too late.
Vrushali : No, Yuvraj. It's never too late for repentance and that I can see in your eyes. I can guess why have you came here, bhanumati talk to your husband.
Vrushali then left, others left too. They want husband and wife to sort out their problems. How could Vrushali not see the emotions in eyes of bhanumati even if she was indifferently standing. She saw her body twitching and fidgeting when Duryodhana placed crown in her feet and folded his hands as if she wants to stop him but she controlled herself. Only bhanumati and Duryodhana was there. Seeing Duryodhana, bhanumati was verge in breaking down, after hearing his words she can tell it's genuine and she too can see the pain in his eye and voice. Seeing him kneeling pained her, and his condition was something she never thought she would see. Bhanumati broke down, she could help to hug him Duryodhana too patted her back. All her anger vanished seeing and hearing him. She couldn't see him like this he was nothing but she'll of what he was who has nothing but pain and grief.
Bhanumati : Why Aarya, why? Why you ordered Draupadi disrobing? Have you never thought that you too has females dear to you. How could you ordered something that to a woman. What if I was in her place or lakhmana or Dushala.
Duryodhana : I am sorry Bhanu, I became blind in my anger and didn't think. I cause you grief I am not sure if you could ever forgive me. I lost not only you but mata and Dushala too. I don't know if they are alive or not. All because of me I can't forgive myself.
Bhanumati : I am not one to give you forgiveness Aarya it's Draupadi who you all wronged. Don't worry about Mata and Dushala they are safe.
Duryodhana : Really, they are safe. Where are they?
Bhanumati : That I can't tell you Aarya, it is something they don't wish. Aarya I know you want me to return with our children but I can't and I won't till draupadi forgives you. She is away from her children because of you so it would be injustice to her but Once you have her forgiveness I will comeback to you with our children. Don't worry they both are getting their education. I will also try Mata to forgive you but Aarya before that don't try to find us. Aarya promise me you will take care of yourself.
Duryodhana : I promise you Bhanu, don't worry I will stay strong and wait for your return. After Pandavas and Draupadi returned from agyat vas I wy return them everything even throne of Hastinapur. I have seen what can it do me. I don't want anything but my family. If you want we will leave Hastinapur and go to somewhere else.
Bhanumati was happy hearing this. Both didn't speak but remained hugging each other for long time.
Bhanumati : I am leaving Aarya but I will return. Be a Yuvraj that Hastinapur deserve do your duties, you repentance will be more meaningful if society's welfare will happen.
Duryodhana : I will wait for you and I will do what you said.
Bhanumati then left, Duryodhana felt relieved for first time in three years. His mother and sister are safe, his wife promised him to come back. He wouldn't have to die alone and his fear of his son never doing his final rites also disappeared. He was having nightmare about these things only. He stood up and left. Both armies already retreated he went to his side where Drona, Shakuni and his brothers were waiting for him. They were happy seeing him refresh and enthusiastic first time in long time. He told them he will tell them everything in palace. They left there.
Bhanumati too came to Vrushali. She hugged her and told her everything. Since the Digvijaya was complete Vrushali asked where would she go now. Bhanumati said she will go to Brahmnagri to her mother, sister in-law and children. They with kali sena went towards Brahmnagri after three years. Vrushali too missed her family a lot. She knew all the soldier that she lost were already alive in Brahmnagri because of Karna. She started his journey with 20,000 and was returning with 17,000 because most of big kingdom mostly Surrender either because of her, cause or Karna. This Digvijaya was not for glory but cause and only who were against it decided to fight and Vrushali showed them how wrong it is to think female as weak or below men. Entire Aaryavrat knew if this was for expanding the kingdom or becoming Samrat then a bigger and more powerful army consist of not only humans would come with Karna leading them.