On August 16 2014
In episode 267 of Mahabharat, aired on 16th August 2014,
Gandhari curses Krishna
Dhritarashtra asks Vidur to crown Yudhisthir. Vidur requests Krishna to perform the coronation of Yudhishthir.
Gandhari becomes infuriated on learning the same, and curses the Pandavas’ clan. She curses Krishna. Gandhari curses Dwaraka that it will be submerged in water.
Krishna accepts Gandhari's curses and comforts her. He preaches few human values. Krishna performs the coronation of Yudhishthir.
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On August 15 2014
In episode 266 of Mahabharat, aired on 15th August 2014,
Dhritarashtra decides to kill Bheem
The Pandavas seek Bhishma's blessings.
Bhishma enlightens Yudhishthir on how to rule a kingdom and decides to sacrifice his life during Uttarayana. He instructs the Pandavas to return to Hastinapur. Sanjay and Vidur suggest Dhritarashtra to welcome the Pandavas.
Dhritarashtra decides to kill Bheem. Yudhishthir apologises to Dhritarashtra. He asks Bheem to embrace him. Krishna places a statue in Bheem's position.
Dhritarashtra destroys the statue mistaking it to be Bheem, and repents for the same.
On August 14 2014
In episode 265 of Mahabharat, aired on 14th August 2014,
Ashwathama's Brahmastra damages Uttara's womb
Ashwathama's Brahmastra damages Uttara's womb. Krishna uses Sudarshana Chakra on Ashwathama, and curses him to be immortal.
Subhadra requests Krishna to save Uttara's unborn baby. Krishna saves Uttara's unborn baby.
The Pandavas perform the last rites of their sons. Draupadi shares her sorrows with Krishna. Krishna tells Draupadi that the war was necessary to bring changes in the society.
On August 13 2014
In episode 264 of Mahabharat, aired on 13th August 2014,
Ashwathama decides to kill Uttara's unborn baby
Ashwathama tells Duryodhan that he has killed the Pandavas. Duryodhan sacrifices his life.
Ashwathama becomes shocked on seeing the Pandavas. Yudhishthir informs Ashwathama that he has killed the Upapandavas.
Ashwathama decides to kill Uttara's unborn baby, and uses Brahmastra for the same. Arjun asks Ashwathama to withdraw the Brahmastra. He uses Brahmastra to stop Ashwathama.
Krishna asks Arjun to withdraw his Brahmastra. Arjun tells Krishna that Ashwathama will not be able to withdraw his Brahmastra.
On August 12 2014
In episode 263 of Mahabharat, aired on 12th August 2014,
Ashwathama kills the Upapandavas and Dhrishtadyumna
Gandhari blames Draupadi for the dreadful outcome of the war. Ashwathama meets Duryodhan. Duryodhan asks Ashwathama to kill the Pandavas.
The Upapandavas decide to spend the night, in the camp. Draupadi decides to stay with her children.
Ashwathama sneaks into the Pandavas' camp at night, and kills Dhrishtadyumna and the Upapandavas, mistaking them to be the Pandavas. Draupadi becomes upset on seeing her brother and sons dead.
On August 11 2014
In episode 262 of Mahabharat, aired on 11th August 2014,
Bheem cripples Duryodhan
Draupadi tells the Pandavas that Duryodhan's misdeeds are his weaknesses. Arjun reminds Bheem that Duryodhan had invited Draupadi to sit on his thigh.
Bheem realises that Duryodhan's thighs are his weakness, and damages them with his mace. Balaram becomes infuriated at Bheem for breaking the rules, and challenges him to a duel.
However, Bheem surrenders to Balaram. Dhritarashtra and Gandhari become upset on learning about Duryodhan's situation. Kunti apologises to Gandhari.
On August 9 2014
In episode 261 of Mahabharat, aired on 9th August 2014,
Bheem invites Duryodhan for a duel
Krishna and the Pandavas arrive at the lake. Bheem invites Duryodhan for a duel. Duryodhan comes out of the lake and fights with Bheem.
Bheem recalls Hanuman's advice and uses it on Duryodhan. Draupadi learns that Bheem's life is in danger and seeks Balaram's advice.
Balaram tells Draupadi that a person's misdeed is his weakness. Draupadi questions Krishna for not supporting the Pandavas. Krishna tells Draupadi that he is helpless.
On August 8 2014
In episode 260 of Mahabharat, aired on 8th August 2014,
Sahadev kills Shakuni
Yudhishthir engages Duryodhan in a duel. Nakul challenges Shakuni to a duel. Shakuni tries to hide himself.
Dhrishtadyumna challenges Ashwathama, and asks Arjun to support Yudhishthir. Bheem, Nakul and Sahadev recall Shakuni's misdeeds, and beat him. Meanwhile, Arjun engages Duryodhan in a duel.
Sahadev kills Shakuni, and Bheem throws his body in a lake. Bheem vows to kill Duryodhan by the end of the day.
On August 7 2014
In episode 259 of Mahabharat, aired on 7th August 2014,
Yudhishthir kills Shalya
The Pandavas learn that Duryodhan's body has turned into diamond. Krishna suggests the Pandavas to divert Duryodhan's attention by attacking Shakuni. Nakul challenges Shakuni to a duel. Shakuni seeks Shalya's help.
Shalya does not want to get killed in the hands of his nephew, Nakul. Yudhishthir kills Shalya. Arjun challenges Shakuni to a duel. Duryodhan rushes to rescue Shakuni. Arjun strives to defeat Duryodhan.
Meanwhile, Yudhishthir beats Shakuni. Later, Ashwathama fights against Arjun.
On August 6 2014
In episode 258 of Mahabharat, aired on 6th August 2014,
Duryodhan appoints Shalya as the commander of the Kuru army
Dhritarashtra becomes delighted on believing that Duryodhan will kill the Pandavas. Bheem burns few weapons to strengthen his mace.
Draupadi tends to Bheem. Bheem assures Draupadi that she will become the Queen of Hastinapur.
Duryodhan appoints Shalya as the commander of the Kuru army. He vows to kill the Pandavas. Gandhari blesses Duryodhan.
Krishna suggests Bheem not to underestimate his enemy. Duryodhan and Bheem have a duel. Bheem strives to defend himself.
On August 5 2014
In episode 257 of Mahabharat, aired on 5th August 2014,
Balaram confronts Krishna
Shakuni decides not to allow Krishna to win the war. Krishna worships Lord Ganesh. Shakuni sends a message to Balaram.
Dhritarashtra decides to participate in the war, to kill Bheem. Balaram arrives at the battlefield, and confronts Krishna for deceiving the Kauravas. He instructs Krishna not to disclose Duryodhan's weakness to the Pandavas.
Krishna agrees. Shakuni believes that his plan is successful. He revives Duryodhan.
On August 4 2014
In episode 256 of Mahabharat, aired on 4th August 2014,
Krishna ruins Shakuni's dice
Krishna sees Duryodhan undressing. He advises Duryodhan not to go bare bodied, in front of Gandhari.
Krishna tries to enlighten Shakuni with the knowledge of dharma. He enquires Shakuni whether Duryodhan's entire body will actually be turning into diamond.
Duryodhan covers the lower part of his body with banana leaves. Gandhari opens her eyes, and Duryodhan's body turns into diamond.
Shakuni becomes worried as Duryodhan's entire body has not turned into diamond. Krishna ruins Shakuni's dice.
On August 2 2014
In episode 255 of Mahabharat, aired on 2nd August 2014,
Gandhari wants to save Duryodhan
Gandhari visits Kurukshetra. Shakuni apologises to Gandhari for failing to protect her sons.
Gandhari and Shakuni have an argument with each other. Shakuni tries to console Gandhari. Gandhari wants to save Duryodhan.
Shakuni informs Gandhari that she can transform Duryodhan into Vajra with the help of the rays from her eyes. Arjun becomes depressed about Karna's death.
Shakuni meets Krishna, and proposes a challenge to him. Ashwathama informs Duryodhan about Gandhari's power.
On August 1 2014
In episode 254 of Mahabharat, aired on 1st August 2014,
Duryodhan regrets befriending Karna
Arjun regrets injuring Karna. Karna requests Arjun to accept his son as his disciple. Kunti becomes depressed about Karna's death. Arjun performs Karna's last rites.
Ashwathama tries to console Duryodhan. Duryodhan becomes depressed for trusting Karna. Ashwathama vows to support Duryodhan.
Duryodhan regrets befriending Karna. He orders Ashwathama and Shakuni to return to their kingdom. Duryodhan vows to kill the Pandavas.
On July 31 2014
In episode 253 of Mahabharat, aired on 31st July 2014,
The Pandavas learn that Karna is their brother
Kunti becomes depressed on seeing Karna injured. Arjun becomes surprised as Kunti tends to Karna.
Kunti tries to inform the truth about Karna to the Pandavas, but he stops her. However, Arjun learns that Karna is his elder brother.
Radha blames Kunti for Karna's condition. The Pandavas become shocked on learning about their relationship with Karna. Arjun repents for injuring Karna.
The Pandavas become depressed as Kunti hid the truth about Karna.
On July 30 2014
In episode 252 of Mahabharat, aired on 30th July 2014,
Arjun kills Karna
Krishna informs Karna about Parshuram's father, Maharishi Jamadagni's death. He tries to make Karna realise his mistake.
Later, Krishna informs Karna about Duryodhan's misdeed. Karna realises his mistake.
Krishna instigates Arjun, and asks him to kill Karna. Karna asks Arjun to kill him. Arjun kills Karna.
Shakuni informs Duryodhan that Karna has deceived them.
On July 29 2014
In episode 251 of Mahabharat, aired on 29th July 2014,
Karna challenges Arjun to a duel
Karna becomes furious at Shalya for insulting him. He informs Shakuni that he can kill Arjun, without Takshak's help.
Duryodhan orders Karna to seek Takshak's help in killing Arjun. Karna seeks Takshak's help in killing Arjun, but fails.
Shakuni informs Duryodhan that they will not be able to kill Arjun as long as Krishna is with him. Krishna reminds Arjun about Kalyawan's death.
Karna challenges Arjun to a duel. Krishna asks Arjun to kill Karna. He informs Arjun that Karna has forgotten his lessons.
On July 28 2014
In episode 250 of Mahabharat, aired on 28th July 2014,
Arjun damages Karna's chariot
Takshak decides to sit on Karna's arrow, to kill Arjun. Karna is unhappy with Takshak's decision. Kunti shares her helplessness with Karna. She requests Karna to allow her to reveal the secret of his birth, after the war.
On the seventeenth day of the war, Karna and Arjun have a duel. Shalya does not cooperate with Arjun, and demoralises him. Arjun damages Karna's chariot.
Karna gets off the chariot. Shalya and Krishna insult Karna.