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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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A dynastic struggle occurs for the throne of Hastinapur, the kingdom ruled by the Kuru clan, between the Kauravas and Pandavas, collateral branches of the clan, which causes the Kurukshetra War.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 1 - Raja Bharat and Raja Shantanu
    7.3/10(183 votes)

    #1 - Raja Bharat and Raja Shantanu

    S1:E1

    King Bharat sows the seed of democratic thinking by appointing a commoner as his successor. Many generations later, King Shantanu risks the tradition when he marries Ganga and promising never to question her for anything she does.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mahabharat Season 1 Episode 94 - End
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - End

    S1:E94

    After the mourning period is over, Krishna leads Yudhishthir to the throne. Yudhishthir crowns Bheem the Yuvraj and appoints Vidur as the Prime Minister of Hastinapur. Arjun is made the commander of the army, Nakul is made Arjun's assistant and Sahadev is made the personal protector of the King. After the affairs of the state are in order, Krishna takes the Pandava brothers to Bheeshma. Bheeshma gives them a discourse on Dharma and his soul leaves for the Heavens.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Raja Bharat and Raja Shantanu" is the best rated episode of "Mahabharat" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 183 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/1988. This episode is rated 7.3 points higher than the second-best, "End".