Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.1536

Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.1536

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c8.1536

Janaka, the father of Sītā, was a King born in this dynasty. To all the Kings in this dynasty the surname 'Janaka' came to be applied. This dynasty is known as Janakavaṃśa and Videhavaṃśa after emperor Mithi. (Devī Bhāgavata, 6th Skandha).

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Devībhāgavatapurāṇa — Sanskrit