In ancient times, a mighty ruler ascended the throne, governing the earth for twenty-eight years. With unwavering strength, he uprooted all the Kṣatriyas, securing future wealth and power. This king was succeeded by his eight sons, who together ruled as kings for twelve years. But their reign was abruptly ended when Kauṭilya, with the aid of sixteen men, overthrew them all. Kauṭilya enjoyed dominion over the earth for a hundred years, marking the end of the Nanda lineage. Kauṭilya then installed Candragupta as king, and Candragupta ruled for twenty-four years. After him, Bhadrasāra ascended the throne and reigned for twenty-five years. Next came Aśoka, whose rule among men lasted twenty-six years. Aśoka’s son, Kunāla, governed for eight years, followed by Kunāla’s son Bandhupālita, who also ruled for eight years. Bandhupālita’s heir, Indrapālita, took up the mantle for ten years, succeeded by Devavarman, who was king for seven years. King Śatadhara then ruled for eight years, and his son Bṛhadaśva followed with a reign of seven years. Thus, these nine kings enjoyed sovereignty over the earth. Their combined reign spanned three hundred and thirty-seven years, after which their line came to an end. Puṣyamitra, the commander, overthrew Bṛhadratha and established his own rule, reigning for sixty years. Puṣyamitra’s eight sons became kings in turn, with the eldest ruling for seven years. Vasumitra, his son, succeeded him and ruled for ten years, followed by Dhruka, who held the throne for two years. After Dhruka, three Pulindaka kings reigned for three years, and Ghoṣa’s son was king for another three years. Vikramitra then became king, and after him, Bhāgavata ruled for thirty-two years. Bhāgavata’s son, Kṣemabhūmi, governed for ten years, and thus ten Tuṅga kings enjoyed the earth. Their dynasty lasted a full one hundred and twelve years. After them, a king named Aparthivasudeva, addicted to childish vices, came to power. Following the land of the gods, another king arose in the Śṛṅga region, ruling for nine years; his name was Kaṇṭhāyana. Kaṇṭhāyana’s son, Bhūtimitra, reigned for twenty-four years, succeeded by Nārāyaṇa, who ruled for twelve years. Suśarman, Nārāyaṇa’s son, ruled for ten years. Four Kaṇṭhāyana kings, all brāhmaṇas, accomplished great deeds, supported by forty-five devoted vassals. At the end of their time, Tarandhā became king. After overthrowing Kaṇṭhāyana, defeating Suśarman, and destroying the remaining power of the Śṛṅga kings, Sindhuka of the Andhra lineage obtained the earth. Sindhuka ruled for twenty-three years, followed by Bhāta, who reigned for eight years, and then another king for ten years. Śrī Sātakarṇi, Sindhuka’s son, became a great king and ruled for fifty-six years. His son Āpādabaddha governed for ten years, followed by a reign of twenty-four years and then six years more. Nemi Kṛṣṇa ruled for twenty-five years, after which Hāla was king for a full year. Five and seven powerful kings arose, and Putrikaṣeṇa ruled for twenty-one years. Sātakarṇi was king for one year, followed by Śivasvāmin, who reigned for twenty-eight years. King Gautamīputra ruled among men for twenty-one years, and Yajñaśrī Sātakarṇi governed for nineteen years. Vijaya ruled for six years, and his son Daṇḍaśrī Sātakarṇi for three years. Puloma ruled for seven years, as did others; thus, thirty Andhra kings enjoyed the earth. The Andhra dynasty lasted four hundred, fifty, and six years, with their line continuing for five more years. After them came seven Abhīra kings, followed by seven Gardabhinas, and then ten Śaka kings. Eight Yavana kings arose, along with fourteen Tuṣāras, thirteen Maruṇḍas, and eighteen Maunas. The Andhras ruled the earth for two hundred years, and the Śakas enjoyed it for three hundred and eighty years. The Yavanas governed for eighty years, while the land of the Tuṣāras lasted for five hundred years. Thirteen kings arose, each ruling for one hundred and a quarter years. Alongside the Maruṇḍas and others, various foreign races came into being. These foreigners enjoyed the land for three hundred years, with eleven of them ruling. Afterward, during a concealed period, the Kolikila kings took up rule. From the Kolikilas, the Vindhyaśakti dynasty emerged, protecting the earth for ninety-six years before coming to an end. Now, hear of those who will come after. The son of the last Nāga king will be Svarapurañjaya, a ruler from the Nāga lineage. Sadācandra, descended from the moon, will be the second, and Nakhavān will follow likewise. Thus, the saga of kings and dynasties continues, each rising and falling, shaping the destiny of the earth.