While the series originally aired on Star Plus, it is currently available for streaming on . Fans often revisit these first 94 episodes to understand the complex political maneuvers and emotional bonds that make the eventual war so heartbreaking.
The Rivalry Ignites: Childhood and Education (Episodes 21–50) Mahabharat Episode 1 To 94 Star Plus
This phase concludes with one of the most visual spectacles of the show: the . Arjun wins her hand, but a twist of fate (and Kunti's unintended command) leads to Draupadi becoming the wife of all five brothers. The Rise of Indraprastha (Episodes 76–94) While the series originally aired on Star Plus,
After the Pandavas reveal they are alive, the kingdom is divided to avoid civil war. While the Kauravas keep the developed Hastinapur, the Pandavas are given the barren wasteland of . Arjun wins her hand, but a twist of
The princes learn the arts of war. This introduces Arjun as the world’s greatest archer and Karna , the tragic hero who challenges him despite his "lowly" social standing.
The series begins not with the war, but with the roots of the Kuru dynasty. We witness the sacrifice of , who becomes Bhishma after taking a vow of celibacy to ensure his father Shantanu’s happiness. These early episodes establish the "Grand Old Man" of the epic as the tragic pillar of Hastinapur.