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  • Robert's Rebellion is what sets Game of Thrones into motion. 1 / 8

  • Rhaegar Targaryen abducted Lyanna Stark, who was betrothed to Robert Baratheon. 2 / 8

    Rhaegar Targayen in Game of Thrones

  • King Aerys then killed Lyanna's father and eldest brother when they protested. 3 / 8

    Game of Thrones Aerys II Targaryen Mad King Vertical TLDR

  • House Baratheon and House Stark rose up in rebellion. 4 / 8

    Game of Thrones Ned Stark Season 1 Vertical

  • After a year of conflict, Robert defeated Rhaegar in battle. 5 / 8

    Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones vertical

  • And the Lannisters switched their allegiance. 6 / 8

    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau As Jaime Lannister On Game Of Thrones

  • Ned was sent to rescue Lyanna, where he discovered the truth... 7 / 8

    Robert Aramayo as young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones vertical

  • Her relationship with Rhaegar was entirely consensual. 8 / 8

    Game of Thrones Rhaegar and Lyanna Vertical