Daenerys Targaryen's transformation into the Mad Queen in the second-to-last episode of Game of Thrones was a shocking moment for fans. The attack on King's Landing, where she burned the city to the ground, was one of the most shocking moments on the show. However, there were several reasons why Daenerys took such drastic action.
In the episode titled "The Bells," Daenerys, riding her dragon Drogon, single-handedly won the Battle of King's Landing.
While some viewers were surprised by Daenerys' descent into madness, there were earlier indications that she had always harbored a desire to burn King's Landing. At the start of her war with Cersei, this was her goal, but she was talked out of it by Tyrion. However, as she continued to suffer losses and betrayal, including the deaths of her loyal allies and the revelation of Jon Snow's true heritage, she felt increasingly isolated and desperate.
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