For fifty-eight years, the noble king ruled the earth, and after him, his son Shrutashrava took the throne, reigning for sixty-four years. Ayutayu then ascended, ruling for twenty-six years, and Niramitra, after enjoying the earth for a full hundred years, departed this world. Sukrit became king and reigned for fifty-six years, followed by Brihatkarma, whose rule lasted twenty-three years. In the present time, Senajit rules for his allotted years, and Shrutanjaya will follow, governing for forty years. A mighty-armed king, renowned for his wisdom and formidable valor, will then protect the earth for thirty-five years. After him, a pure and righteous king will hold power for eighty-five years, succeeded by Kshema, who will rule for twenty-eight years. Bhuvata, strong and capable, will obtain the kingdom and reign for sixty-four years. After him, Dharmanetra will rule for a brief five years. The next king will enjoy the kingdom for fifty-eight years, and Suvrata will follow, ruling for thirty-eight years. Dridhasena will then ascend, his reign lasting forty-eight years, and Sumati will succeed him for thirty-three years. Sukala will rule for twenty-two years, and after him, Sunetra will govern for forty years. Satyajit will ascend the throne, ruling the earth for eighty-three years, followed by Virajit, who will obtain the kingdom for thirty-five years. Arinjaya will then become king, ruling for fifty years. These thirty-two kings will be of the illustrious Brihadratha line, and together, their reigns will span a full thousand years. When the era of the Brihadrathas ends, the Vītahotras will rise to power. Munika, after slaying his master, will anoint his own son. In the presence of the Kshatriyas, Pradyota, Munika’s son, will seize the throne by force. Pradyota will be bowed to by vassals, but his rule will lack righteousness; he will reign for twenty-three years. After him, Palaka will become king for twenty-four years, and then Vishakhayupa will rule for fifty years. Ajaka will ascend the throne, reigning for thirty-one years, and his son Varttivardhana will rule for twenty years. The five sons of Pradyota will together rule for three hundred and eighty years, but in time, their fame will be destroyed, and Shishunaka will arise. Shishunaka’s son, ruling in Varanasi, will attain Girivraja, and Shishunaka himself will reign for forty years. His son, Shakavarṇa, will rule for thirty-six years, and after him, King Kṣemavarman will govern for twenty years. Ajātaśatru will ascend for twenty-five years, followed by Kṣatrauja, who will rule for forty years. King Vivasāra will reign for twenty-eight years, and King Darśaka will rule for twenty-five years. From Darśaka, Udāyin will become king for thirty-three years. In the fourth year of his reign, Udāyin will found the excellent city called Kusumapura on the southern bank of the Ganga. King Nandivardhana will rule for forty-two years, and Mahānandī will reign for forty-three years. Thus, these ten kings will be known as the Shishunakas, and their reigns will total sixty-two years and three more. Alongside the Shishunaka kings, other royal kinsmen will also ascend to kingship. There will be twenty-four Ikshvakus, twenty-five Panchalas, twenty-four Kalakas, and twenty-four Haihayas. Additionally, thirty-two Kalingas, twenty-five Shakas, twenty-six Kurus, and twenty-eight Maithilas will rule. Twenty-three Shurasenas and twenty Vītahotras will also be kings, all reigning at the same time. In due course, Mahāpadma, son of Mahānandi, will be born of a Śūdra woman, destined to become king and bring an end to all Kṣatriya lineages. From that time onward, kings will arise from Śūdra families; Mahāpadma alone will be sovereign, ruling under a single umbrella. He will rule the earth for twenty-eight years, having forcefully uprooted all the Kṣatriyas for the sake of future wealth. His eight sons will together reign as kings for twelve years. Then Kauṭilya, with sixteen men, will overthrow them all. After the Nanda line enjoys the earth for a hundred years, their dynasty will come to an end. Kauṭilya will install Candragupta as king, who will rule for twenty-four years. After him, Bhadrasāra will be king for twenty-five years, and then Aśoka will rule among men for twenty-six years. Aśoka’s son, Kunāla, will reign for eight years, and Kunāla’s son, Bandhupālita, will also rule for eight years. Bandhupālita’s heir, Indrapālita, will rule for ten years, followed by Devavarman, who will be king for seven years. King Śatadhara will rule for eight years, and his son Bṛhadaśva will be king for seven years. Thus, these nine kings will enjoy the earth, and after their complete reign of three hundred and thirty-seven years, their line will end. Finally, Puṣyamitra, the commander, will overthrow Bṛhadratha and establish his own rule, reigning for sixty years.