Through the actions of a mighty descendant, the Nīpa lineage was greatly diminished, marking a significant turning point in the royal histories. From Ugrāyudha arose Kṣemya, then Sudhīra, followed by Puṃjaya, and Bahuratha; these illustrious figures are counted among the Pauravas. Ajamīḍha’s wife was Nalinī, and in her was born a son named Nīla. Nīla’s line continued with Śānti, then Suśānti, Puraṃjaya, and Ṛkṣa. From Ṛkṣa came Haryaśva, whose progeny included five sons: Mudgala, Sṛṃjaya, Bṛhadiṣu, Yavīnaraka, and Kāmpilya. Each was entrusted by their father with the protection of their own realm, and thus they became known as the Pāñcālas. Mudgala, through union with a woman of the Maudgalya lineage, fathered twice-born sons who, though brāhmaṇas, possessed the qualities of kṣatriyas. From Mudgala also came Haryaśva, and from Haryaśva were born Divodāsa and Ahalyā as a pair. Śaradvata and Ahalyā together produced Śatānanda, and from Śatānanda was born Satyadhṛti, who attained mastery in the science of archery. One day, Satyadhṛti beheld the radiant apsaras Urvaśī. Overcome by her beauty, he emitted semen, which fell upon a shaft of reed. That reed split in two, giving rise to two children—a boy and a girl. Found in the forest by the compassionate Śaṃtanu, they were taken in and cared for. The boy was named Kṛpa, and the girl, Kṛpī, who would become the wife of Droṇa, the great teacher, and mother to Aśvatthāman. Divodāsa’s son was Mitrāyu, who in turn fathered Cyavana, a king. From Cyavana came Sudāsa, then Saudāsa, Sahadeva, and Somaka. Somaka’s eldest among his hundred sons was Jantu. The youngest, Pṛṣata, fathered Drupada, from whom descended Dhṛṣṭadyumna, Dhṛṣṭaketu, and another son of Ajamīḍha named Ṛkṣa. Ṛkṣa’s son was Saṃvaraṇa, and from him came Kuru, renowned for establishing the sacred field of Kurukṣetra. Kuru’s sons included Sudhanu, Jahnu, Parīkṣit, and others. Sudhanu’s son was Suhotra; from him came Cyavana, then Kṛtaka, and then Uparicara Vasu. Vasu fathered seven sons: Bṛhadratha, Pratyagra, Kuśāmba, Kuśela, Mātsya, and others. From Bṛhadratha came Kuśāgra, then Vṛṣabha, Puṣpavān, Satyahita, Sudhanvā, and Jatu. Bṛhadratha also had another son, born from two halves joined by a she-demon, who was named Jarāsandha. From Jarāsandha came Sahadeva, then Somapi, and then Śrutiśravā. Thus were the kings of Magadha recounted. Śrī Parāśara continued: Parīkṣit had four sons—Janamejaya, Śrutasena, Ugrasena, and Bhīmasena. Jahnu’s son was Suratha, whose son was Viduratha. From Viduratha came Sārvabhauma, then Jayasena, Ārādhita, Āyutāyu, and Akrodhana. Akrodhana’s son was Devātithi, then Ṛkṣa, followed by Bhīmasena, and then Dilīpa. From Dilīpa came Pratīpa, who had three sons: Devāpi, Śantanu, and Bāhlīka. Thus, the noble lineages unfolded, each generation carrying forward the legacy of their ancestors, shaping the destiny of kings and realms.