Game Of Thrones: The Story So Far -

: The "Mad King" Aerys II Targaryen executed Lyanna's father and brother, prompting Eddard "Ned" Stark and Robert Baratheon to lead a rebellion.

: Following the death of Jon Arryn , King Robert travels to Winterfell to ask his oldest friend, Ned Stark , to serve as his Hand of the King. Game of Thrones: The Story So Far

: Robert killed Rhaegar at the Trident, and Jaime Lannister killed the Mad King, ending centuries of Targaryen rule. Robert became King and married Cersei Lannister to secure the throne. 2. The Stark Family and the Hand of the King The main story begins with the Stark family in the North. : The "Mad King" Aerys II Targaryen executed

Explainer: Game of Thrones, the story so far - The Conversation Robert became King and married Cersei Lannister to

: Defend King Joffrey’s (and later Tommen’s) claim to the throne.