Ancient Indian Historical Tradition c17.27

c17.27

Of the second class are notices of rishis and kings by their gotra names merely, as where Janaka, king of Videha, is introduced in various philosophical discussions, for Janaka was the royal family name and many Janakas are mentioned (chapter VIII); or where personal names are used as gotra names, such as the references to Bharadvājas at different times.