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A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.947

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.947

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c5.947

KUSA-DHWAJA. A brother of Janaka, king of Mithilā, and consequently uncle of Sītā. His two daughters, Māndavī and Sruta-kīrtti, were married to Bharata and Satru-ghna, the sons of Janaka. Some make him king of Sānkasyā, and others king of Kāsī, and there are differences also as to his genealogy.