After the reign of Sunaya, his son Medhavi ascended the throne and ruled as king. Medhavi’s own son, Dandapani, succeeded him in turn. From Dandapani was born Niramitra, and then from Niramitra came Kshemaka. Thus, twenty-five kings were born in this ancient and honored lineage. Of this line, the wise who know the traditions sing a verse: “The family, honored by divine sages, is the source of both Brahmins and Kshatriyas.” When the kingship finally reaches Kshemaka, the dynasty will come to its end in the Kali age. Thus, the line of the Pauravas has been properly recounted. Now, let me narrate the lineage of the great-souled Ikshvakus, who followed after noble Arjuna, the wise son of Pandu. In this line, Brihadratha’s heir was the valiant king Brihatkshaya. His son was Kshaya, and from Kshaya came Vatsavyuha. Vatsavyuha’s son was Prativyuha, whose son was Divakara, the king who now rules the city of Ayodhya. Divakara’s son was the illustrious Sahadeva, and Sahadeva’s heir was Brihadashva. Brihadashva’s son was Bhanuratha, whose son was Pratitashva. Pratitashva’s son was Supratita, whose son was Sahadeva. Sahadeva’s son was Sunakshatra, and from Sunakshatra came Kinnara, a subduer of foes. Kinnara’s great son was Antariksha. From Antariksha was born Suparna, and from Suparna came Amitrajit. Amitrajit’s son was Bharadvaja, also known as Dharmi. Dharmi’s son was Kritanjaya; Kritanjaya’s son was Vrata; Vrata’s son was Rananjaya. In this line, there arose a heroic king named Sanjaya, victorious in battle. Sanjaya’s son was Shakya, and from Shakya was born Shuddhodana. To Shuddhodana was born Rahula, to continue the Shakya line. From Prasenajit came Kshudraka, and from Kshudraka, another son was born. From Kshudraka came Kshulika, and from Kshulika, Suratha. Sumitra was born from Suratha, and he would be the last king of this line. Thus are declared the Ikshvaku kings who will arise in the Kali age, all born in the line of Brihadbala: valiant, learned, truthful, and self-controlled. The genealogists recite: “This is the lineage of the Ikshvakus, which will end with Sumitra; upon reaching Sumitra as king, the line will come to its close in the Kali age.” In this way, the human field and the Maileya line have been described. Now, let me declare the Magadhas of the Brihadratha line—those kings descended from Sahadeva, who was of the lineage of Jarasandha. I shall recount those who have passed, those who are present, and those who are yet to come, in their order of prominence. During the great Bharata war, Sahadeva was slain. His son, the royal sage Somadhi, ruled in the city of Girivraja for fifty-eight years. Somadhi’s son, Shrutashrava, ruled for sixty-four years. After him, Ayutayu ruled for twenty-six years. Niramitra enjoyed the earth for a hundred years before departing this world. Sukrit followed, ruling for fifty-six years, and Brihatkarma ruled for twenty-three years. At present, Senajit rules, and after him, Shrutanjaya will rule for forty years. The mighty-armed king, great in wisdom and formidable valor, will protect the earth for thirty-five years. The pure king will remain in power for eighty-five years, and Kshema will be king for a full twenty-eight years. Bhuvata, endowed with strength, will obtain the kingdom for sixty-four years, and Dharmanetra will rule for five years. The next king will enjoy the kingdom for fifty-eight years, and Suvrata will rule for thirty-eight years. Dridhasena will rule for forty-eight years, followed by Sumati, who will obtain the kingdom for thirty-three years. Sukala will rule for twenty-two years, and after him, Sunetra will rule for forty years. Satyajit will rule the earth for eighty-three years, and after him, Virajit will obtain the kingdom for thirty-five years. Arinjaya will obtain the earth for fifty years. Thus, thirty-two kings will arise in the Brihadratha line. The reign of these Brihadrathas will last for a full thousand years. When their rule has ended, the Vītahotras will be established. Munika, having slain his master, will anoint his own son. Before the eyes of the Kshatriyas, Pradyota, the son of Munika, will seize power by force. Pradyota will be a king, honored by vassals but lacking in righteousness, and he will rule for twenty-three years. After him, Palaka will be king for twenty-four years, followed by Vishakhayupa, who will rule for fifty years. Ajaka will reign for thirty-one years, and his son Varttivardhana will rule for twenty years. The five sons of Pradyota will rule for three hundred and eighty years, but after they have destroyed all their fame, Shishunaka will arise. His son, in Varanasi, will attain Girivraja, and Shishunaka will reign for forty years. His son Shakavarṇa will reign for thirty-six years, and after him, King Kṣemavarman will rule for twenty years. Ajātaśatru will be king for twenty-five years, and after that, Kṣatrauja will obtain the kingdom for forty years. Thus, the noble lineages of kings, their reigns and their virtues, have been faithfully recounted, honoring the ancient wisdom and the enduring legacy of dharma.