From the illustrious line of Rājavardhana was born Sudhṛti, and to Sudhṛti a son named Nara. Nara's lineage continued with Kevala, who fathered Dhundhumān. From Dhundhumān came Vegavān, and Vegavān's son was Budha. Budha was blessed with Tṛṇabindu, and also with Kānyā and Cailavilā. Tṛṇabindu’s union with the celestial Alambusā brought forth Viśāla. Viśāla’s son was Hemacandra, who was succeeded by Candraka. From Candraka came Dhūmrāśva, and his line continued with Sṛñjaya. Sṛñjaya’s son was Sañjaya, whose heir was Sahadeva, and Sahadeva’s son was Kṛśāśva. Kṛśāśva begot Somadatta, and from Somadatta came Janamejaya. Janamejaya’s son was Sumanti. These noble kings ruled over Vaiśālī. From Śaryāti was born the virtuous Sukanyā, who became the devoted wife of the sage Cyavana. Śāryāti also fathered Ananta, and from Ananta came Revata. Revata’s son was Raivata, whose daughter was Revatī. From Dhṛṣṭa arose the Dhārṣṭakas, and their domain was known as Vaiṣṇava. Nābhāga’s son was Neṣṭha, who fathered Ambarīṣa. Ambarīṣa’s son was Virūpa, and from Virūpa came Pṛṣadaśva. Pṛṣadaśva’s son was Rathīnara, a king devoted to Vāsudeva. Ikṣvāku, another great ancestor, had three sons: Vikukṣi, Nimi, and Daṇḍaka. Vikukṣi, the son of Ikṣvāku, came to be called Śaśāda because he once ate a hare. Śaśāda’s son was Purañjaya, and his son was the renowned Kakutstha. From Kakutstha descended Anenā, and from Anenā, Pṛthu. Pṛthu’s son was Viśvarāta, who fathered Ārdra. Ārdra’s son was Yuvanāśva, and from him was born Śāvasta. Śāvasta’s son was Bṛhadaśva, who was succeeded by Kuvalāśva. From Kuvalāśva came the famed Dhundhumāra, and his son was Dṛḍhaśva. Dṛḍhaśva’s lineage produced Candrāśva, Kapilāśva, and Haryaśva. Haryaśva’s son was Nikumba, who was succeeded by Hitāśva. Hitāśva’s son was Pūjāśva, and from Pūjāśva came Yuvanāśva. Yuvanāśva’s son was Māndhātṛ, and with Bindumatī, he had three sons: Mucukunda, Ambarīṣa, and Purukutsa. Māndhātṛ was also blessed with fifty daughters, who became the wives of the sage Saubhari. From Yuvanāśva and Ambarīṣa was born Harita, and again from Yuvanāśva came Ambarīṣa. Purukutsa, together with Narmadā, brought forth Trasadasyu. Trasadasyu’s son was Anaraṇya, and from Anaraṇya came Haryaśva. Haryaśva’s son was Vasumanas, who fathered Tridhanvan. Tridhanvan’s son was Trayyāruṇa, whose son was Satyaratha. Satyaratha’s son was the famous Triśaṅku, and his son was Hariścandra. From Hariścandra came Rohitāśva, and his son was Harita. Harita’s son was Cañcu, who was succeeded by Vijaya. Vijaya’s son was Ruruka, and from Ruruka came Vṛka. Vṛka’s son was the mighty King Bāhu, and from Bāhu was born the celebrated Sagara. Sagara and his queen Sumati were blessed with sixty thousand sons, O best of men. But to his other queen, Keśinī, there was only one son, Asamañjasa. Asamañjasa’s learned son was Aṃśumān, who fathered Dilīpa. Dilīpa’s son was the renowned Bhagīratha, who brought the sacred Gaṅgā to earth. Bhagīratha’s son was Śruta, and from Śruta came Nābhāga. Nābhāga’s son was Ambarīṣa, and Ambarīṣa’s son was Sindudvīpa. Sindudvīpa’s son was Ayutāyu, who was succeeded by Ṛtuparṇa. Ṛtuparṇa’s son was Sarvakāma, and from Sarvakāma came Sudāsa. Sudāsa’s son was Saudāsa, also known as Mitrasaha. By Damayantī, Saudāsa had a son named Kalmāṣapāda. Kalmāṣapāda’s son was Aśvaka, and from Aśvaka came Mūlanṛcchaka. Then was born King Daśaratha, whose son was Cailavila. Cailavila’s son was Viśvasaha, who fathered Khaṭvāṅga. Khaṭvāṅga’s son was Dīrghabāhu, and from Dīrghabāhu came Aja. Aja’s son was Daśaratha, who is remembered for his four mighty sons: Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, Śatrughna, and Bharata. From Rāma were born the twins Kuśa and Lava. Bharata’s sons were Tārkṣa and Puṣkara. Lakṣmaṇa’s sons were Citrāṅgada and Candraketu. From Śatrughna came Subahu and Shurasena. From Kuśa was born Atithi, and from Atithi, his son Nishadha. Nishadha’s son was Nala, and Nala’s son was Nabhah. From Nabhah came Pundarika, followed by his son Kshemadhanvan. Kshemadhanvan’s son was Devanika, and from Devanika came Ahīnaka. Ahīnaka’s son was Ruru, and in the sacrifice, Ruru’s son was Pariyatra. Pariyatra’s son was Dala, who was succeeded by Chhala. Chhala’s son was Uktha, and from Uktha came Vajranabha, then Gana. Gana’s son was Ushitashva, and his son was Vishvasaha. Vishvasaha’s son was Hiranyanabha, whose son was Pushpaka. Pushpaka’s son was Dhruvasandhi, and from him came Sudarshana. Sudarshana’s son was Agnivarṇa, and Agnivarṇa’s son was Padmavarṇa. Padmavarṇa’s son was Shighra, and Shighra’s son was Maru. Maru’s son was Prasushruta, and Prasushruta’s son was Udavasu. Udavasu’s son was Nandivardhana, who fathered Suketu. Suketu’s son was Devarata, and his son was Brihaduktha. From Brihaduktha was born the mighty Sudhriti, whose son was Dhrishtaketu. Dhrishtaketu’s son was Haryashva. Haryashva’s son was Maru, and Maru’s son was Pratindhaka. Pratindhaka’s son was Kritiratha, and his son was Devamidha. Thus, the sacred lineages of these noble kings unfolded, each generation upholding the dharma of their forebears and adding to the glory of their ancient houses.