From the noble line of Sunakshatra arose Kinnara, a mighty subduer of foes. In turn, Kinnara’s great son was Antariksha, and from Antariksha came Suparna. Suparna’s lineage continued with Amitrajit, whose son was Bharadvaja, also known as Dharmi. Dharmi’s son was Kritanjaya, who was succeeded by Vrata, and then by his own son, Rananjaya. In this illustrious line, there would be a heroic king named Sanjaya, renowned for his victories in battle. Sanjaya’s son was Shakya, from whom was born Shuddhodana. For the sake of the Shakya lineage, Shuddhodana had a son named Rahula. Meanwhile, from Prasenajit came Kshudraka, and from Kshudraka was born another in the line. Kshudraka’s son was Kshulika, from whom Suratha was remembered. Suratha’s son was Sumitra, who would be the last king of this line. Thus, these kings of the Ikshvaku dynasty, born in the lineage of Brihadbala, would arise during the Kali age. They would be valiant, learned, truthful, and self-controlled, upholding the virtues of their forebears. The genealogists, wise in the knowledge of past and future, have declared: “This is the lineage of the Ikshvakus, which will end with Sumitra; when Sumitra becomes 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 recount the kings of Magadha from the Brihadratha line, descended from Sahadeva, who was himself of the lineage of the mighty Jarasandha. I shall tell of those who have passed, those who now reign, and those yet to come, in order of their prominence. In 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, reigned for sixty-four years. After him, Ayutayu ruled for twenty-six years; and Niramitra, after enjoying the earth for a hundred years, departed this world. Sukrit took up the mantle and ruled for fifty-six years, succeeded by Brihatkarma, who ruled for twenty-three years. At present, Senajit rules, and after him, Shrutanjaya will reign for forty years. The next king, mighty-armed and wise, will protect the earth for thirty-five years. A pure king will then reign for eighty-five years, followed by Kshema, who will rule for twenty-eight years. Bhuvata, endowed with strength, will hold the kingdom for sixty-four years; Dharmanetra will rule for five years. Another king will enjoy the kingdom for fifty-eight years, and Suvrata will rule for thirty-eight years. Dridhasena will reign for forty-eight years, followed by Sumati, who will rule for thirty-three years. Sukala will rule for twenty-two years, and after him, Sunetra will rule for forty years. Satyajit will govern for eighty-three years, succeeded by Virajit, who will rule for thirty-five years. Arinjaya will then take the earth for fifty years. In total, thirty-two kings will be of the Brihadratha line, and their reign will last for a full thousand years. When the Brihadrathas have passed, the Vītahotras will rise to power. Munika, after slaying his master, will anoint his own son. In the presence of the Kshatriyas, Pradyota, the son of Munika, will seize the throne by force. He will be a king honored by vassals, but lacking in righteousness, and 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 for twenty years. The five sons of Pradyota will rule for three hundred and eighty years, but after their fame is lost, Shishunaka will arise. Shishunaka’s son, in Varanasi, will attain Girivraja, and Shishunaka himself will reign for forty years. His son Shakavarna will rule for thirty-six years, followed by King Kṣemavarman for twenty years. Ajātaśatru will be king for twenty-five years, and then Kṣatrauja will hold the kingdom for forty years. King Vivasāra will reign for twenty-eight years, and King Darśaka for twenty-five years. From Darśaka, Udāyin will rule for thirty-three years and, in his fourth year, will found the excellent city of Kusumapura on the southern bank of the Ganga. King Nandivardhana will reign for forty-two years, and Mahānandī for forty-three years. Thus, these ten kings will be known as the Shishunakas, their reigns together lasting sixty-five years. During this period, other royal kinsmen will also become kings. There will be twenty-four Ikshvakus, twenty-five Panchalas, twenty-four Kalakas, and twenty-four Haihayas. Thirty-two Kalingas, twenty-five Shakas, twenty-six Kurus, and twenty-eight Maithilas will also rise. There will be twenty-three Shurasenas and twenty Vītahotras, all existing at the same time. At the destined time, Mahāpadma, the son of Mahānandi and born of a Śūdra woman, will arise as king, bringing an end to all Kshatriya lineages. From then on, kings will arise from Śūdra families, and Mahāpadma alone will be sovereign, ruling under a single umbrella, as the supreme monarch of the earth.