[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c9.531 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.531 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.531 - **Language:** English ### [c9.531](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.531) ṚTAMBHARA. An ancient King. He worshipped Kāmadhenu and obtained a son who was a devotee of Viṣṇu. The son’s name was Satyavān. In connection with Śrī Rāma’s Aśvamedhayāga, Śatrughna who was leading the horse, arrived in Satyavān’s city during his tour of the eastern lands. (Padma Purāṇa, Pātāla Khaṇḍa, Chapter 30). - [Previous: c9.530](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.530) - [Next: c9.532](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.532) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Cites (1) - [Padmapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.padma.5.30) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.531](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.531) · Pramāṇa