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Raghu

Eponym of the Raghuvamsha

Bhagavata Purana

Eponym of the Raghuvamsha

Biography

Raghu is a celebrated Ikshvaku king; the Raghuvamsha takes its name from him. Dasharatha and Rama descend in his line.

Primary sources

  • Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 9 · ch. 10
  • Vishnu Purana · Amsha 4 · ch. 4

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Family

Parents

  • Ikshvaku

    AncestorTraditional

    Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 9 · ch. 9, 10Ramayana · Bala Kanda · ch. 70

Children

  • Aja

    SonVerified

    Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 9 · ch. 10Vishnu Purana · Amsha 4 · ch. 4

Dynasty

Genealogy