Mahabharat - Season 1

First aired: 9/15/2013 7 episodes

Season 1 of the 2013 Mahabharat sets the foundation of the epic by exploring the origins of the Kuru dynasty, Bhishma’s devastating oath, and the early rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It focuses on generational curses, complex sacrifices, and the political maneuvers that lead to the great war.

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Episodes

1. Shantanu Accepts Bhishma as His Son

Aired: 9/16/2013

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.

2. Bhishma Saves Vichitravirya

Aired: 9/17/2013

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

3. Bhishma defeats King Salva

Aired: 9/18/2013

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

4. Amba Orders Bhishma to Marry Her

Aired: 9/19/2013

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.

5. Ambika and Ambalika give birth to boys

Aired: 9/20/2013

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.

6. Parashurama Fights with Bhishma

Aired: 9/23/2013

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

7. Amba gets a rebirth as Shikhandini

Aired: 9/24/2013

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