Sudyumna, though a son of Manu, was not granted a share of the kingdom, for in a previous existence he had lived as a woman. Yet, at his father’s command and upon the wise counsel of the sage Vasiṣṭha, Sudyumna was given the city named Pratiṣṭhāna. In turn, Sudyumna entrusted this city to Purūravas. From their illustrious lineage, Kṣatriyas arose and spread in all directions. However, Manu’s son Pṛṣadhra, due to the grievous act of slaying his guru’s cow, was transformed into a Śūdra. Another son of Manu, Karūṣa, became the progenitor of the Karūṣa Kṣatriyas, known for their might and valor. Diṣṭa’s son Nābhāga was born into the Vaiśya class, and from him came his son Balaṃdhana. Balaṃdhana’s line continued with Vatsaprīti and Udārakīrtti. Vatsaprīti’s son was Prāṃśu, whose only son was Prajāpati. From Prajāpati came Khanitra, and from him, Cakṣuṣa was born. Cakṣuṣa’s son was Viṃśa, a man of great strength and valor. From Viṃśa came Viviṃśaka, who begot Khaninetra. Then was born Ativibhūti, and from him came Karaṃdhama, another son of formidable strength and valor. Karaṃdhama’s son was Avikṣit, and Avikṣit too had a son of great strength and valor, named Marutta. Of Marutta, two verses remain ever sung, for his sacrifice upon earth was without equal. All the objects used in his sacrifice were fashioned from gold and shone with extraordinary splendor. Indra himself attended as an uninvited guest, the twice-born received soma and generous gifts, the Maruts served as attendants, and all the gods of heaven assembled as participants. Marutta, the universal emperor, had a son named Nariṣyanta. Nariṣyanta’s son was Dama, whose son was Rājavardhana. From Rājavardhana came Suvṛddhi, and from Suvṛddhi was born Kevala. Kevala’s son was Sudhriti, and from Sudhriti, Candra was born. From this line, Kevala was born again, and his son was Bandhumat. Bandhumat’s son was Vegavat, and from Vegavat came Budha. Budha’s son was Trinabindu, who had a single daughter named Ilavila. The distinguished Apsaras, Alambusa, united with Trinabindu, and from her was born Vishala, who built the great city of Vishala. Vishala’s son was Hemachandra, who was succeeded by his son Chandra. Chandra’s son was Dhumraksha, whose son was Srnjaya. Srnjaya’s son was Sahadeva, and Sahadeva’s son was Krishashva. Thus, the noble lineage continued, each generation marked by its own virtue and strength.