Subāhu and Śūrasena, alongside Śatrughna, took up the governance of Mathurā, the illustrious city of the sons of Vaidehī. Meanwhile, Lakṣmaṇa’s sons, Aṅgada and Candraketu, held prosperous domains near the majestic Himavat mountains. Aṅgada established his city, Aṅgadī, in the Kārapatha region, while Candraketu founded Candravaktā, the splendid city among the Mallas. Bharata’s sons, Takṣa and Puṣkara, both heroic and great-souled, ruled over cities in the Gandhāra region. Takṣa’s city, Takṣaśilā, was renowned far and wide for its beauty, and Puṣkara’s city, Puṣkarāvatī, was equally celebrated. In these lands, those skilled in ancient lore sang songs in praise of Rāma, extolling his virtue and greatness. Rāma was dark-complexioned, youthful, with red eyes and a radiant face. He spoke sparingly, his long arms reaching down to his knees, his visage handsome, his shoulders broad like a lion’s, and his arms mighty. Rāma ruled his kingdom for ten thousand years, during which the sounds of the Rig, Sama, and Yajur Vedas, along with the twang of bowstrings, resounded with great might. The land knew no interruption; the order was, “Let it be given, let it be enjoyed.” Dwelling in Janasthana, he fulfilled the tasks of the gods. Seeking Sita’s whereabouts, that illustrious bull among men slew the transgressor, the Paulastya, who was Ravana. Endowed with virtue and brilliance, Rāma, son of Dasaratha, shone brighter than even the sun and fire. Thus, the mighty-armed delight of the Ikshvaku line, after slaying Ravana and his followers, ascended to heaven. Rāma’s sons were Kusha and Lava. Kusha’s kingdom was Kosala, and his city, Kushasthali, was established by him on the slopes of the Vindhya mountains. In northern Kosala, Lava ruled his kingdom, with the city of Shravasti, famed throughout the world. Kusha’s lineage continued with his son Atithi, a righteous and most welcome guest. Atithi’s son was the famous king Nishadha, whose son was Nala. Nala’s son was Nabha, followed by Pundarika, and then Kshemadhanvan. Kshemadhanvan’s son was the powerful king Devanika, whose son was the lord Ahinagu. Ahinagu’s heir was the illustrious Pariyatra, whose son was Dala. Dala’s son was Bala, and from Bala was born Aunko, a righteous king. Aunko’s son was Vajranabha, and Vajranabha’s son was Shankhana. Shankhana’s learned son was Dhyushitasha, and Dhyushitasha’s son was King Vishvasaha. Hiranyanabha, the Kosalan, was Vishvasaha’s son. Hiranyanabha was the disciple of Vasistha, grandson of Jaimini, and was renowned in all the Shastras. He studied five hundred collections of Samhitas, and from him, the wise Yajnavalkya received the knowledge of Yoga. Hiranyanabha’s son was Pushya, whose son was Dhruvasandhi. Dhruvasandhi’s son was Sudarshana, and Sudarshana’s son was Agnivarṇa. The swift one of fiery complexion was Śīghra, whose son was Manu. Manu, taking up yoga, resided in the village of Kalāpa; in the nineteenth cycle, he became the originator of the Kṣatrapas. Manu’s son was Prasuśruta, whose son was Susandhi. From Susandhi came Amarṣa, and from Amarṣa, Sahasvān. Sahasvata’s son was the renowned king Viśrutavān, and Viśrutavān’s son was King Bṛhadbala. These kings, descendants of Ikṣvāku, are remembered as the principal ones in this lineage, and their names are recorded here with prominence. Whoever properly recites this account of the creation by Āditya Vivasvat attains union with Manu Vaivasvata, the progenitor, along with prosperity. Such a person becomes free from sin, pure, long-lived, and unshaken, like Śrāddhadeva, the god who bestows prosperity upon beings. Now, hear of the lineage of Nimi, the younger brother of Vikukṣi, who established a city that rivaled those of the gods. This city, Jayanta, became famous, situated near the hermitage of Gautama. In its line, during a sacrifice, the eminent sage Janaka was born. Nimi, wise and righteous, was the son of Ikṣvāku and revered by all beings, endowed with great brilliance. By the curse of Vasiṣṭha, he became known as Videha. His son, Mithi, was born through three great rites. When the churning was performed in the forest, the illustrious Mithi appeared, and from his birth, he was known as Janaka. Mithi, of great prowess, gave his name to Mithilā. That king was called Janaka, and from Janaka came Udāvasu. Udāvasu’s son was the righteous Nandivardhana, whose son was the valiant and virtuous Suketu. Suketu, also righteous, begot Devarāta, of great strength. Devarāta’s son was Bṛhaduccha, also righteous. Bṛhaduccha’s son was the mighty and powerful Mahāvīrya, whose son, steadfast in resolve, was Sudhṛti. Sudhṛti’s son, Dhṛṣṭaketu, subdued foes and was righteous. Dhṛṣṭaketu’s son was the renowned Haryaśva. Thus, the noble lineages of Ikṣvāku and Videha flourished, their virtues and deeds celebrated in song and memory, illuminating the history of dharma and kingship for all generations.