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The Best Episodes of Mahabharat Season 1

Every episode of Mahabharat Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mahabharat Season 1!

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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
    Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 1 - Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 3 - Bhishma defeats King Salva
    7.9/10(104 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 2 - Bhishma Saves Vichitravirya
    7.8/10(123 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 4 - Amba Orders Bhishma to Marry Her
    7.8/10(96 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 6 - Parashurama Fights with Bhishma
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 7 - Amba gets a rebirth as Shikhandini
    7.8/10(90 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 5 - Ambika and Ambalika give birth to boys
    7.7/10(100 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son" is the best rated episode of "Mahabharat" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bhishma defeats King Salva".