Episode guide
Mahabharat: Season 4
18 episodes · premiered Nov 11, 2013
Season 4 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses on the early education, rivalry, and martial training of the young Pandavas and Kauravas under Guru Dronacharya. It highlights critical foundational events, including Arjun’s archery excellence, the Eklavya saga, Karna's introduction, and the early seeds of the Kurukshetra conflict.
- Episode 1: Kunti bids farewell to her sons Nov 11, 2013 · 22m After confronting Duryodhan on Bheem's disappearance, Dhritarashtra sends him to study with the Pandavas at Drona's gurukul. As Kunti and Gandhari bid farewell to their children, Arjun…
- Episode 2: Dronacharya teaches Arjun the art of archery Nov 12, 2013 · 21m Duryodhan pretends to be furious at Dushyasan in front of Ashwathama. He promises Ashwathama that he will make him the Rajguru of Hastinapur. Kripi becomes enraged at Ashwathama for his…
- Episode 3: Dronacharya teaches Arjun Nov 13, 2013 · 21m On seeing Arjun’s archery skills, Dronacharya gives him more lessons. Meanwhile, Duryodhan provokes Ashwatthama against Arjun. Later, he fights with Bheem for insulting Dushyasan. Bheem…
- Episode 4: Eklavya gifts his right thumb Nov 14, 2013 · 22m Eklavya meets Dronacharya and seeks his blessings by demonstrating his archery skills. Duryodhan tempts Eklavya by promising him the post of Hastinapur's commander. At the gurukul…
- Episode 5: Arjun saves Dronacharya Nov 15, 2013 · 22m Dronacharya becomes sad and breaks the idol created by Eklavya. Duryodhan blames Dronacharya for being unfair to Eklavya. On learning this, Dronacharya tells Ashwatthama to inform…
- Episode 6: Karna starts learning archery Nov 18, 2013 · 21m Karna goes to Dronacharya to learn the art of archery. But Dronacharya refuses to accept the son of a charioteer. Karna becomes furious and challenges Dronacharya that he will become the…
- Episode 7: Shakuni provokes Ashwatthama Nov 19, 2013 · 22m On learning the truth about Karna, Parashurama curses him that he will forget his knowledge when he will need it the most.Meanwhile, Shakuni is back in Hastinapur. He provokes Ashwatthama…
- Episode 8: Pandavas, Kauravas in a contest Nov 20, 2013 · 22m On Shakuni's suggestion, Dhritarashtra asks Dronacharya to arrange a contest to prove the abilities of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Shakuni tells Purochan about his plan against the…
- Episode 9: Duryodhan defeats Nakul, Sahdev Nov 21, 2013 · 22m Before the contest begins, Shakuni promises Duryodhan that he will stay in Hastinapur until he makes him the king. The contest begins. Duryodhan defeats Nakul and Sahdev. Then Yudhishtir…
- Episode 10: Shakuni plots to defeat Arjun Nov 22, 2013 · 22m After defeating Yudhishtir, Duryodhan fights Bheem. Dronacharya disqualifies Bheem for breaking the rules of the contest and injuring Duryodhan. It's Arjun's turn next. Shakuni tells…
- Episode 11: Karna becomes a king Nov 25, 2013 · 22m After Arjun defeats Duryodhan, Dronacharya announces that he is the world's greatest archer. Karna wishes to fight Arjun. Even though Arjun accepts the challenge, Dronacharya refuses to…
- Episode 12: Kunti recognises Karna Nov 26, 2013 · 22m As Bhishma becomes furious at Duryodhan's decision, Dhritarashtra supports him and announces Karna as the King of Anga. Later, Karna and Arjun begin their fight. Seeing sees the armour on…
- Episode 13: Kunti wants to meet Karna Nov 27, 2013 · 22m On discovering the truth, Kunti wishes to meet Karna. Priyamvada requests Kunti not to tell the Pandavas about Karna until she meets him. How long will the truth about Kunti and Karna stay…
- Episode 14: Karna vows to kill Arjun Nov 28, 2013 · 22m Karna offers a lotus at Kunti's feet. Later, Kunti sees the Pandavas insult Karna. She tells them to treat Karna like their elder brother. Meanwhile, Duryodhan asks Dhritarashtra to…
- Episode 15: Arjun gets angry at Karna Nov 29, 2013 · 22m Dushyala introduces Subhadra to Kunti. She is impressed with Arjun. On Dushyala's requests Arjun plays a musical instrument. But Duryodhan and Karna insult him by telling him to dance too…
- Episode 16: Arjun apologises to Karna Dec 2, 2013 · 22m 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…
- Episode 17: Dhritarashtra to name successor Dec 3, 2013 · 22m Arjun apologises to Bhishma for raising a weapon against Karna. Ashwatthama informs Drona that Duryodhan will become Dhritarashtra's successor. At the court, after Bhishma's speech, the…
- Episode 18: Dronacharya makes a demand Dec 4, 2013 · 21m Just when Dhritarashtra is about to name his successor, Dronacharya advises him not to select anyone from among his students until he gets his guru dakshina. He informs Dhritarashtra that…