In this *unexpected episode* of Mahabharat (StarPlus 2013), *Guru Dronacharya shocks everyone by making his son Ashwatthama the king of half of Panchala* – a move that ignites fresh tensions in Hastinapur and plants seeds for future vengeance!
### *Dramatic Highlights:*
👑 *Controversial Coronation*:
- Drona *bypasses all Kuru princes*, declaring Ashwatthama ruler of conquered Panchala
- Ashwatthama’s *first order?* "Free Drupad’s imprisoned family" (secretly earning Dhrishtadyumna’s hatred)
- Duryodhan *crushes his throne armrest*, furious at being sidelined
💔 *Drupad’s Humiliation*:
- Forced to *kneel before his ex-friend’s son*
- Whispers to his children: "Remember this insult – it will cost Drona his life!"
- Draupadi *watches silently*, her eyes burning with future rage
⚔ *Hidden Consequences*:
- Bhishma warns Drona: "You’ve made your son a target"
- Shakuni *begins poisoning Duryodhan’s mind* against Ashwatthama
- Karna observes: "A guru’s love for his son will destroy us all"
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#Mahabharat2013 #AshwatthamaKing #PanchalaRule #StarPlusMahabharat #Episode63 #DronaFatherLove #DrupadHumiliated #DraupadiAnger #IndianEpic #PoliticalBlunder