[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.240 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.240 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.240 - **Language:** English ### [c5.240](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.240) BHARATA. 1. A hero and king from whom the warlike people called Bhāratas, frequently mentioned in the Rig-veda, were descended. The name is mixed up with that of Viswāmitra. Bharata’s sons were called Viswāmitras and Viswāmitra’s sons were called Bharatas. - [Previous: c5.239](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.239) - [Next: c5.241](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.241) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Ṛgvedasaṃhitā](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.samhita.rg) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.240](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.240) · Pramāṇa