A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c8.s3.140
A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c8.s3.140
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“The last of the Bṛihadratha dynasty, Ripunjaya, will have a minister named Śunika (Śunaka, Bh. P.), who having killed his sovereign, will place his son Pradyota upon the throne (for 23 years, Vâyu and Matsya P.). His son will be Pâlaka (24 years, V.; Tilaka or Bâlaka, 28 years, M.P.). His son will be Viśâkhayûpa (50 years V.; 53 M.P.). His son will be Janaka (Ajaka, 21 years V.; Sûryaka, 21 years M.; Rajaka, Bh. P.). And his son will be Nandivardhana (20 years V. and M. P.). These five kings of the house of Pradyota will reign over the earth for 138 years (the same number in V. and Bh. P.).