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The Best Episodes of Mahabharat

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Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain as

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 1 - Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son

    S1:E1

    The people of Hastinapur are attacked by Rakshasas. Bhishma comes to save the people. Later Shantanu comes to know from Ganga that Bhishma is his son and accepts him.

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  2. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 2 - Bhishma Saves Vichitravirya
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    #2 - Bhishma Saves Vichitravirya

    S1:E2

    Vichitravirya is captured by the King of Panchal, for his misdeeds. Bhishma saves Vichitravirya from the King of Panchal.

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  3. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 3 - Bhishma defeats King Salva
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    #3 - Bhishma defeats King Salva

    S1:E3

    Satyavati orders Bhishma to win the three daughters of King of Kashi from their seeming swayamvara, so that they can be married to Vichitravirya.

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  4. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 4 - Amba Orders Bhishma to Marry Her
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    #4 - Amba Orders Bhishma to Marry Her

    S1:E4

    Feeling victimized Amba seeks justice. She orders Bhishma to marry her but he refuses as he has taken an oath. Amba swears that she will take revenge on Bhishma. So, she seeks the help of Lord Parashurama.

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  5. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 5 - Ambika and Ambalika give birth to boys
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    #5 - Ambika and Ambalika give birth to boys

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    Vichitravirya dies under mysterious circumstances. Bhishma questions Suryanarayan about Vichitravirya's death and accuses him of destroying his family. Meanwhile, Amba gains the attention of Lord Parashurama.

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  6. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 6 - Parashurama Fights with Bhishma
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    #6 - Parashurama Fights with Bhishma

    S1:E6

    Ambika and Ambalika's sons are named Dhritarashtra and Pandu. Amba returns to Hastinapur and asks Bhishma to choose either marriage or death.

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  7. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 7 - Amba gets a rebirth as Shikhandini
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    #7 - Amba gets a rebirth as Shikhandini

    S1:E7

    The Intense battle between Lord Parashurama and Bhishma continues. Lord Shiva intervenes, on request of Goddess Ganga.

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  8. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 1 - A marriage proposal for Gandhari
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    #8 - A marriage proposal for Gandhari

    S2:E1

    King Subala prepares his army, thinking Bhishma has come to fight them. But Bhishma has come to King Subala with a marriage proposal for Gandhari with Dhritarashtra. This worries King Subala, but Bhishma convinces him by offering him Hastinapur.

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  9. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 2 - King Subala fears Shakuni
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    #9 - King Subala fears Shakuni

    S2:E2

    Dhritarashtra fights against elephants to show his strength. Later, Vidura meets Dhritarashtra and Pandu; tells them only the righteous prince will be crowned the King of Hastinapur. This angers Dhritarashtra. In Gandhara, King Subala fears that Shakuni may object to Gandhari's marriage.

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  10. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 3 - Shakuni is furious with Subala
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    #10 - Shakuni is furious with Subala

    S2:E3

    As the marriage preparations begin, Dhritarashtra shares his desire to become King with Pandu. Shakuni becomes furious with King Subala's decision of marrying his daughter, Gandhari to Dhritarashtra.

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  11. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 4 - Gandhari takes an oath
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    #11 - Gandhari takes an oath

    S2:E4

    Gandhari is upset on learning about Dhritarashtra. Shakuni calls King Subala a cheat and tries to cancel the wedding, but Gandhari stops him. In her room, Gandhari blows out all lamps, to learn to live in darkness. To support her to-be-husband, Gandhari takes a decision that shocks everyone.

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  12. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 5 - Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari
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    #12 - Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari

    S2:E5

    Gandhari takes an oath and blindfolds herself. Dhritarashtra refuses to marry her when he gets to know about her oath. Gandhari explains the reason for her decision and persuades him to marry her. For the welfare of Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra marries Gandhari, but will he accept her as his wife?

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  13. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 6 - Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari
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    #13 - Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari

    S2:E6

    Dhritarashtra humiliates Gandhari and orders her to remove her blindfold. She refuses. Enraged, he rejects her as his wife. Later, Bhishma tells Satyavati that Dhritarashtra wants to be the king to hide his imperfection. But Satyavati stays adamant. Vidura raises an objection.

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  14. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 7 - Vidura: the voice of reason
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    #14 - Vidura: the voice of reason

    S2:E7

    Vidura stops Bhishma from handing over the throne to Dhritarashtra. Vidura tells Amba that a blind person cannot be a king. Dhritarashtra is upset on hearing this. He blames Pandu for conspiring against him. Now, who will be the King of Hastinapur?

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  15. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 8 - Pandu becomes King of Hastinapur
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    #15 - Pandu becomes King of Hastinapur

    S2:E8

    On Bhishma's advice, Pandu becomes the King of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra accuses Pandu of conspiring against him and taking over the throne. For Gandhari's sake, Shakuni lays a plan for Dhritarashtra to take the throne from Pandu.

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  16. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 9 - Bhishma advises Satyavati
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    #16 - Bhishma advises Satyavati

    S2:E9

    Pandu informs Dhritarashtra that he has decided to make him advisor to the King. An enraged Dhritarashtra refuses to accept the post. Later, Bhishma advises Satyavati to get Pandu married. Meanwhile, Kuntibhoj informs Kunti about a Swayamvar he has organised for her.

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  17. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 10 - Kunti hides her past from Pandu
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    #17 - Kunti hides her past from Pandu

    S2:E10

    Kunti thinks about her past when Suryadev had blessed her with a boy, Karna. Hearing the story, Priyamvada tries to console her. At Kunti's Swayamvar, Kuntibhoj informs the kings that whoever answers Kunti's question will win her hand. Who will marry her?

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  18. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 11 - Vidura welcomes Pandu and Kunti
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    #18 - Vidura welcomes Pandu and Kunti

    S2:E11

    Dhritarashtra asks Gandhari not to welcome Pandu and Kunti. Priyamvada asks Kunti to hide her past from Pandu. Radha tells Karna about Pandu and Kunti's arrival in Hastinapur. As Vidura welcomes them, Karna showers flowers on them with his bow. Is it time for Kunti to meet her son?

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  19. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 12 - Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra
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    #19 - Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra

    S2:E12

    While Gandhari welcomes Pandu and Kunti to Hastinapur, Shakuni provokes Dhritarashtra against them. Out of guilt, Kunti decides to reveal the truth about her past to Pandu. Karna tells his father that King Pandu will reward him after seeing his mastery over archery.

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  20. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 13 - Pandu informs Kunti about the war
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    #20 - Pandu informs Kunti about the war

    S2:E13

    Satyavati tries to stop Pandu from going to war, but he refuses to change his decision. Dhritarashtra suggests that Pandu, being the king, take the lead. Pandu informs Kunti about the war and leaves Hastinapur. At the palace, Gandhari and Kunti begin to develop a special bond.

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  21. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 14 - Pandu marries Madri
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    #21 - Pandu marries Madri

    S2:E14

    Vidura informs Satyavati that Pandu has won the war. She makes arrangements to welcome Pandu. She also learns that Pandu is returning to Hastinapur with his second wife, Madri. Kunti welcomes them. Madri apologises to Kunti for her mistake but also tells her things that shock Kunti.

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  22. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 15 - Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam
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    #22 - Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam

    S2:E15

    Dhritarashtra decides to mend his relationship with Gandhari. While hunting, Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam and his wife by mistake. Before dying, Maharishi Kindam curses him. On returning, Satyavati informs Pandu about Gandhari's pregnancy and Pandu tells her about the incident in the forest.

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  23. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 16 - Pandu steps down from the throne
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    #23 - Pandu steps down from the throne

    S2:E16

    As Pandu steps down from his position, Shakuni instigates Dhritarashtra to take his place. Gandhari disapproves of Shakuni's actions but is helpless. Pandu tells Kunti and Madri about Maharishi Kindam's curse. Kunti and Madri decide to accompany Pandu to the forest.

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  24. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 17 - Kunti bears a son
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    #24 - Kunti bears a son

    S2:E17

    Pandu leaves Hastinapur with Kunti and Madri. Dhritarashtra becomes the acting king of Hastinapur. To fulfil Pandu's desire to have a child, Kunti uses Rishi Durvasa’s boon. She bears a son from Lord Dharmraj. Pandu names the child Yudhishtir.

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  25. Mahabharat Season 2 Episode 18 - Gandhari's child shocks everyone
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    #25 - Gandhari's child shocks everyone

    S2:E18

    Vidura informs Dhritarashtra, Satyavati and Bhishma that Kunti has given birth to a son. Dhritarashtra decides to celebrate the occasion. Later, everybody is shocked on seeing what Gandhari has given birth to. Dhritarashtra expresses his displeasure and decides to hurt Gandhari.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son" is the best rated episode of "Mahabharat". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2013. This episode scored 8.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bhishma Saves Vichitravirya".