Mahabharat (2013): Season 1

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

King Subala prepares his army for the attack. He gets to know that Bhishma is the one who is attacking Gandhara. Gandhari decides to join her father in the war.

Vidura meets Dhritarashtra and Pandu and tells them that, only the righteous prince will be crowned the King of Hastinapur.

Shakuni comes to know about Gandhari's marriage with Dhritarashtra and is furious with King Subala's decision.

Shakuni tries to cancel the wedding but Gandhari stops him. She decides to marry Dhritarashtra. Shakuni tries to convince her, but in vain.

Dhritarashtra looks forward to his wedding with Gandhari. Satyavati stops Gandhari from entering the wedding ceremony.

Bhishma repents about Gandhari's decision. Ganga convinces him. Dhritarashtra rejects Gandhari as his wife.

Dhritarashtra learns that he is going to be crowned the King of Hastinapur. Pandu and Vidura take oaths for their respective posts. Vidura stops Bhishma from handing over the throne to Dhritarastra.

Dhritarashtra becomes furious at Gandhari and refuses to speak with her. Pandu informs Bhishma that he does not want to become the King of Hastinapur.

Pandu informs Dhritarashtra that he has decided to give him the post of advisor of the King. Dhritarashtra becomes enraged and refuses to accept the post. Pandu informs Dhritarashtra that he will prove his ability as the King.

Kunti recalls about the boon she got from Rishi Durvasa. Suryadev blesses Kunti with a baby boy. As Kunti is unmarried, she leaves the baby in a river.

Dhritarashtra is enraged at Gandhari when she tries to advise him. Gandhari tries to prove her innocence to Dhritarashtra. Later, Dhritarashtra asks Gandhari not to welcome Pandu and Kunti.

Shakuni becomes furious at Pandu and provokes Dhritarashtra against him. He pretends to take care of Pandu in front of Dhritarashtra. Kunti decides to reveal the truth about her past to Pandu.

Pandu praises Kunti for asking the right question in her Swayamwar. Satyavati tries to stop Pandu from going for a war. Pandu informs Satyavati that he will not change his decision. Bhishma informs Pandu that he will lead the war.

Vidura informs Satyavati that Pandu has won the war. Satyavati becomes happy on learning the same and informs Vidura to make arrangements to welcome Pandu.

Dhritarashtra realizes his mistake and questions Gandhari whether she will accept him as her husband. While hunting, Pandu kills Maharishi Kindam and his wife, by mistake. Pandu apologizes to Maharishi Kindam for the same.

Bhishma tries to stop Pandu from renouncing his kingdom, but in vain. Pandu requests Bhishma to let him repent for his crime. Shakuni pretends to take care of Dhritarashtra and provokes him against Pandu.

Pandu leaves Hastinapur with Kunti and Madri. Dhritarashtra becomes the acting King of Hastinapur. Dhritarashtra suspects that Gandhari has lied to him about the boon and expresses his displeasure.

Vidura informs Dhritarashtra, Satyavati and Bhishma that Kunti has given birth to a son. Dhritarashtra announces to celebrate the occasion.

Pandu requests Kunti to give birth to four more babies. Dhritarashtra decides to go on a war, but Bhishma stops him. Satyavati informs Dhritarashtra that Maharishi Vyasa can give lives to his hundred and one children.

On observing extreme weather conditions during the birth of Dhritarashtra's first baby, Krupacharya suggests him to sacrifice the baby for the betterment of Hastinapur.

Gandhari gives birth to hundred baby boys. Fifteen years pass. Karna drives a chariot and wins the challenge with his excellent archery skills.

Vidura informs Dhritarashtra that Duryodhan has to apologize to the fishermen for his misdeeds. Shakuni lies to Dhritarashtra that the fishermen attacked Duryodhan and wounded him.

Satyavati recalls Bhishma's promise. Bhagirathi blames Satyavati for the downfall of Hastinapur. Satyavati tries to prove her innocence to Bhagirathi and seeks help in rectifying her mistake.

Pandu and Madri spend some romantic moments together. Kunti tries to stop them, but in vain. Kunti becomes shocked on seeing Pandu dead.

Satyavati decides not to return to Hastinapur and asks Vidur to make Yudhishthir as the next ruler of Hastinapur.

Kunti and her sons arrive at Hastinapur. She gets down from the chariot and walks towards the palace. She informs her sons about their hundred brothers and the elders.

Shakuni pretends to take care of Dhritarashtra and provokes him against Bhishma. Dhritarashtra promises and assures Duryodhan that he will be the next King of Hastinapur.

Bhishma asks the children to eat the food without bending their elbows. Yudhishthir feeds Duryodhan without bending his elbow. Bhishma suggests them to be united.

Duryodhan confronts the Pandavaas for making his brothers fall from the tree. Duryodhan and Dushyasan attack Bheem.

Arjuna questions Drona about his aiming skills. Dhritarashtra and Bhishma quarrel over the fight between the Pandavaas and Duryodhan. Duryodhan and Dushyasan plan to kill Bheem.

Bheem becomes unconscious after consuming the kheer given by Duryodhan. Drona informs Dhritarashtra that he will teach his son, Ashwatthama, along with his sons and Pandavaas. Dhritarashtra does not want his sons to stay away from Hastinapur.

Bhishma questions Duryodhan about Bheem's whereabouts. Shakuni informs Dhritarashtra that he found Bheem's belongings in a tiger's den. Thirteen days pass.

Bheem vows to kill Duryodhan and his brothers. Kunti decides to relocate to Kuntibhoj. Bhishma stops Kunti and her sons.

Dhritarashtra asks Duryodhan to study with Pandavaas. Yudhishthir and Duryodhan seek Dhritarashtra and Bhishma's blessing before leaving for the Drona's gurukul.

Duryodhan pretends to be furious at Dushasan in front of Ashwathama. He promises Ashwathama that he will make him the Rajguru of Hastinapur.

Kaurava's make fun of Bheem. On seeing Arjun's archery skills, Dronacharya teaches him the art of archery. Later, Duryodhan pretends to care for Ashwathama and provokes him against Arjun.

Arjun follows a stranger and learns about Eklavya. Eklavya introduces himself to Dronacharya and seeks his blessings. He informs Dronacharya that he learns archery in front of his idol.

Dronacharya becomes sad and breaks the idol created by Eklavya. Duryodhan becomes furious at Arjun and blames Dronacharya for his injustice towards Eklavya.

Karna's Guru tells him to request Dronacharya to teach him the art of archery. Karna tells Dronacharya that he wants to learn the art of archery from him. On learning that Karna is a charioteer's child, Dronacharya refuses to teach him the art of archery.

Karna reveals to Parashurama that he is not a Brahmin, but a charioteer's son. Parashurama becomes furious at Karna on learning the same.

Shakuni pretends to care for Bhishma. Dronacharya informs Dhritarashtra about Kauravas and Pandavas. He suggests Dhritarashtra arranges a contest to know about the abilities of Kauravas and Pandavas.

Dronacharya begins the contest. Shakuni assures Duryodhan that he will stay in Hastinapur until he makes him the King. Ashwathama informs Dhritarashtra and the people that Nakul will fight against Duryodhan.

Yudhishthir refuses to contest against Duryodhan. Duryodhan wins the contest against Yudhishthir. On seeing the fight between Bheem and Duryodhan, Bhishma asks Dhritarashtra to stop the contest, but he refuses.

Arjun freezes Duryodhan in an iceberg. Dronacharya announces that Arjun is the world's greatest archer. Karna frees Duryodhan from the iceberg.

Duryodhan announces Karna as the King of Anga. Bhishma becomes furious at Duryodhan for the same. Dhritarashtra supports Duryodhan's decision and announces Karna as the King of Anga.

Kunti feels dejected on learning that Karna is her son and repents for her mistake. She wants to inform Karna that he is her son. Priyamvada tries to stop her, but in vain.

Karna offers a lotus at Kunti's feet. Karna tells Kunti that Radha has refused to stay in his palace with him. He informs her that he is a better archer than Arjun.

Dushyala introduces Subhadra to Kunti. Kunti inquirers Subhadra about Krishna and Balaram. Subhadra becomes fascinated with Arjun.

Dhritarashtra asks Vidur to punish Arjun for raising the weapon against Karna. Vidur suggests Dhritarashtra that if Karna forgives Arjun then there is no need of punishing Arjun. Duryodhan suggests Arjun to apologize to Karna, by washing his legs.

Arjun apologizes to Bhishma for raising a weapon against Karna. Bhishma feels guilty as he has failed to defend him. Bhishma expects Dhritarashtra to select an eligible successor.

Bhishma recalls about Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidura's past life. Dronacharya advices Dhritarashtra not to select anyone amongst his students, as his successor.

Arjun assures Dronacharya that he will avenge his insult. Duryodhan and the Kauravas ask Dhritarashtra to order them to attack Drupada. A messenger informs Drupada that Dronacharya is planning to attack Panchal.

Dronacharya informs the Kauravas and the Pandavas that he and Ashwathama will not be participating in the war. Later, Dronacharya tells the Kauravas that he will not allow them to go for the war, if they accept Karna's assistance for the same.

Drupada orders his commander, Shikhandini, to imprison the Kauravas and Pandavas. Later, Duryodhan informs Yudhishthir that he does not need support from the Pandavas, and that, only the Kauravas will be participating in the war.

Duryodhan becomes shocked on seeing multiple replicas of Drupada. Drupada informs Duryodhan that he has imprisoned his brothers.

Duryodhan demands Dhritarashtra to crown him the king.

Dhritarashtra decides to crown Yudhishthir, as the King of Hastinapur.

Yudhishthir becomes the King of Hastinapur.

Monstrous Kalyawaan attacks Subhadra and Arjun.

Krishna enters the fray but will he fight?

Lord Krishna asks Arjun to bring Rukmini to Mata Parvati's temple. At the palace, Rukmi is adamant that Rukmini should marry Shishupal. Arjun lies to Rukmi that Maharishi Durvasa has asked Rukmini to eat prasad in the temple, but Rukmi discovers the truth. How will Arjun and Rukmini reach the temple?

Rukmini is emotional on seeing Lord Krishna. Balarama comes to Arjun's aid to fight Rukmi's soldiers. Rukmi orders Rukmini to accompany him to Vidarbha but she refuses. Lord Krishna is furious at Rukmi for insulting Rukmini and punishes him. Lord Krishna decides to marry Rukmini in Madhavpur.

Shakuni becomes delighted on learning about the success of his plan against the Pandavas. He informs Duryodhan about his plan against Kunti. Vidura warns Yudhishthir about Duryodhan's conspiracies. Meanwhile, Karna is shocked to learn about Duryodhan's plan to kill the Pandavas.

Kunti learns Duryodhan's plan.

Draupadi is born by the grace of Gods to Drupad. But he refuses to accept her.

Shakuni is shocked on seeing the Pandavas alive. Arjun and Draupadi exchange garlands. Shakuni provokes the kings by saying that it is an insult to them that a Brahmin has married a princess. As the couple leave the palace, Krishna gives five stones to Draupadi as a gift.

As Arjun, Draupadi and Bheem leave Panchal, Bhishma asks Vidur to bring the Pandavas back to Hastinapur. Later, Arjun returns home with Draupadi. Kunti assumes that her sons have returned with alms and orders that whatever they have got must be shared between the brothers.

Kunti passed her order without realising she was talking about Draupadi. She apologises to her and asks Arjun to ignore her previous order. But Arjun cannot. He requests Draupadi to marry his brothers. Will Draupadi agree?

Ved Vyas informs Kunti about the fear amongst the people of Hastinapur. On his insistence, she decides to return to Hastinapur and get Yudhishthir appointed as the king. Later, a furious Drupad instructs his army to attack the Pandavas when they come to his palace. Krishna reveals their true identity to Drupad.

Drupad is shocked on learning the true identities of the Brahmins. On Krishna's advice, Drupad welcomes them. Later, Draupadi shares her sorrows with Krishna. He comforts her by telling her that whenever she is in need of his help, he will appear.

Shakuni confronts Karna for not competing in the Swayamvar. He suggests Duryodhan should become the king of Hastinapur before Dhritarashtra learns about the Pandavas. With Bheem's grand announcement, Draupadi is married to the Pandava brothers.

After get humiliated by Drupad, Duryodhan has decided to perform Ashvamedha yagna. Gandhari tells Duryodhan that only a king can perform Ashvamedha yagna. Duryodhan forces Dhritarashtra to crown him king.

Drupad, Krishna and Dhrishtadyumna bid farewell to the Pandavas and Draupadi. Dhritarashtra and Gandhari are upset, thinking about Duryodhan. Just when Duryodhan is about to be crowned, Bhishma stops the ceremony.

Dhritarashtra announces death sentence for Arjun as he raised his weapon against Duryodhan in the court. Yudhishthir informs him that he cannot punish Arjun for challenging Duryodhan. Duryodhan and his brothers accept Arjun's challenge, but Bhishma stops them. Later, Vidur surprises everybody with his suggestion.

Duryodhan and Dushyasan convince Dhritarashtra that Vidur and Bhishma will not let Duryodhan be the king of Hastinapur and provoke him to punish the Pandavas. Dhritarashtra orders the Pandavas' arrest. Instead of spending the rest of their life in prison, Draupadi suggests that the Pandavas fight for themselves.

Bhishma is furious at Dhritarashtra for getting the Pandavas arrested. He orders the soldiers to release the Pandavas or fight with him. He also threatens to leave Hastinapur, if Dhritarashtra refuses to appoint Yudhishthir as his successor. What will Dhritarashtra do?

Bhishma informs Dhritarashtra that he will leave with Yudhishthir after the partition. Shakuni suggests Dhritarashtra to stop him, as all of Hastinapur is loyal to him. Dhritarashtra emotionally blackmails him to promise to be with the Kauravas always. What will Bhishma do?

Shishupal has crossed the limits of his wrong doings and Sri Krishna kills him using The Sudarshan Chakra. As a result, Duryodhana opposes Sri Krishn and challenges him to a dual battle.