After a reign that lasted less than a hundred years, a noble king named Divakara was born into the royal lineage. When Divakara had completed his own rule, also less than a hundred years, his son Vivasvat was born. Vivasvat, too, ruled for less than a hundred years before his son, Haridashva-archana, came into the world. In this way, each king in the line ruled for less than a hundred years, and from Haridashva-archana was born Darkeshtiman. The kingdom continued in this manner, each ruler’s reign less than a hundred years. For the sake of his son Mihira, the kingdom was established anew, and after him came Dyumani-vatsala. The succession remained unbroken: from Dyumani-vatsala came Maitreṣṭi-vardhana, and then Vairochana, each ruling for less than a hundred years. Vairochana was followed by Vedapravardhana, who ruled as his father had done. Then came Dhanapala, after whom Ānandavarddhana was born, each upholding the kingdom for less than a hundred years. Brahmabhakta, son of Ānandavarddhana, followed in the same manner, and after him came Ātmaprapūjaka, whose rule was equal to that of his father. Dhairaṇyavarddhana, Vidhātṛprapūjaka, and Vairañcya each succeeded their fathers, maintaining the kingdom with equal devotion and strength. Śamavartī, Pitṛvarddhana, Saumadatti, Avataṃsa, Parātaṃsa, and Samātaṃsa each followed their fathers, ruling as they had, and so the royal lineage flourished. Samātaṃsa’s son, Adhitasamsa, and then Samuttamsa, each performed their royal duties in the manner of their forebears. In time, Duṣyanta was born and ruled with the same virtue and power. Duṣyanta’s reign was distinguished, and after performing his kingly duties as his father had, he attained heaven. By the power of great illusion, Duṣyanta’s life was measured at thirty-six years. Because of Duṣyanta, the land became renowned as Khanda, remembered by all as Bhārata. He ruled for a full divine hundred years, and from him a mighty son was born, followed by Anyumān, who also ruled for a divine hundred years. Thereafter, Bṛhatkṣetra arose, attaining a stature equal to his father. Bṛhatkṣetra’s son, Vītihotra, ruled the kingdom for ten thousand years—a reign of remarkable duration. After him, Śakrahotra was born and attained a position equal to his father. During this period, the illustrious and mighty Pratāpendra was lord of Ayodhya. Pratāpendra’s son, Maṇḍalīka, and then his grandson, Dhanurdīpta, each ruled with the same greatness. A son named Hastī was born to this line, and with him was the elephant Gaja, who was the son of Airāvata. Mounting this mighty elephant, Hastī journeyed to the western region and there established the city of Hastinā. He ruled in this city for ten thousand years, making it his place of residence. From Hastī was born Rakṣapāla, who, like his father, attained a royal position equal in strength and virtue. Thus, the illustrious lineage continued, each king upholding the dharma and glory of his ancestors, preserving the kingdom through the ages.