HeroRama's devoted ally
Hanuman
Hanuman is Rama’s devoted vanara ally, celebrated for strength, resourcefulness, and devotion. His journeys connect the search for Sita with the campaign in Lanka.
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Ramayana Warriors.
Figures linked with the Ramayana narrative.
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Hero
AsuraRakshasa king of Lanka
Ravana
Ravana — Rakshasa king of Lanka, scholar and Shiva devotee in many accounts, and Rama's principal antagonist.
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RakshasaRavana's son
Indrajit / Meghanada
Ravana's son, also named Meghanada, renowned for celestial weaponry and deceptive battle tactics.
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RakshasaRavana's brother
Kumbhakarna
Ravana's brother, known for immense strength and prolonged sleep in epic accounts.
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लवणासुर
AsuraAsura of Madhura defeated by Shatrughna in Ramayana Uttara Kanda traditions
Lavanasura
Lavanasura — Asura of Madhura defeated by Shatrughna in Ramayana Uttara Kanda traditions.
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प्रहस्त
RakshasaRavana's commander and adviser in the Lanka war
Prahasta
Ravana's commander and adviser in the Lanka war.
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अतिकाय
RakshasaRavana's powerful son defeated by Lakshmana in the war
Atikaya
Ravana's powerful son defeated by Lakshmana in the war.
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अकम्पन
RakshasaForest conflict
Akampana
Akampana — Rakshasa linked with the attack on Rama's forest life and subsequent Lanka warfare; identify episode variants.
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खर
RakshasaRakshasa ruler of Janasthana and Rama's opponent
Khara
Khara — Rakshasa ruler of Janasthana and Rama's opponent.
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दूषण
RakshasaKhara's commander/companion defeated by Rama
Dushana
Khara's commander/companion defeated by Rama.
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मारीच
RakshasaRakshasa who appears as the golden deer to draw Rama away
Maricha
Maricha — Rakshasa who appears as the golden deer to draw Rama away.
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सुबाहु
RakshasaRakshasa disrupting sacrifice and defeated by Rama under Vishvamitra's guidance
Subahu
Subahu — Rakshasa disrupting sacrifice and defeated by Rama under Vishvamitra's guidance.
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ताटका
RakshasaRakshasi confronting Rama early in his forest training
Tataka
Rakshasi confronting Rama early in his forest training; family and curse details vary.
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देवान्तक
RakshasaRavana-associated warrior in the Lanka war
Devantaka
Ravana-associated warrior in the Lanka war, often a son in genealogical accounts.
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नरान्तक
RakshasaRavana-associated warrior confronted by Angada
Narantaka
Ravana-associated warrior confronted by Angada; often a son in genealogical accounts.
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त्रिशिरा राक्षस
RakshasaThree-headed Rakshasa of the forest-war context
Trishiras Rakshasa
Three-headed Rakshasa of the forest-war context; distinguish other beings named Trishiras.
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धूम्राक्ष
RakshasaRavana's commander defeated in the Lanka war
Dhumraksha
Ravana's commander defeated in the Lanka war.
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वज्रदंष्ट्र
RakshasaRakshasa commander in the Lanka war
Vajradamshtra
Vajradamshtra — Rakshasa commander in the Lanka war.
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महोदर
RakshasaRavana's adviser and warrior
Mahodara
Ravana's adviser and warrior; his functions vary across episodes.
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महापार्श्व
RakshasaRavana-associated adviser and warrior in the Lanka war
Mahaparshva
Ravana-associated adviser and warrior in the Lanka war.
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निकुम्भ राक्षस
RakshasaRakshasa Nikumbha
Nikumbha Rakshasa
Nikumbha Rakshasa — Rakshasa Nikumbha, usually Kumbhakarna's son in the Lanka-war context; distinguish #391.
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कुम्भ राक्षस
RakshasaRakshasa Kumbha
Kumbha Rakshasa
Kumbha Rakshasa — Rakshasa Kumbha, associated with Kumbhakarna's lineage and Sugriva's battle.
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मकराक्ष
RakshasaKhara's son who confronts Rama in the Lanka campaign
Makaraksha
Khara's son who confronts Rama in the Lanka campaign.
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कबन्ध
RakshasaCursed
Kabandha
Cursed, distorted being defeated by Rama and Lakshmana who directs them toward Sugriva.
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हिडिम्ब
RakshasaRakshasa brother of Hidimbi
Hidimba
Hidimba — Rakshasa brother of Hidimbi, defeated by Bhima; distinguish the female name Hidimbi.
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अलम्बुष
RakshasaRakshasa warrior in the Mahabharata who opposes Pandava forces
Alambusha
Alambusha — Rakshasa warrior in the Mahabharata who opposes Pandava forces.
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अहिरावण
RakshasaUnderworld antagonist in later Rama-Hanuman retellings
Ahiravana
Underworld antagonist in later Rama-Hanuman retellings; often overlaps with Mahiravana.
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महिरावण
RakshasaUnderworld antagonist in regional Rama narratives
Mahiravana
Underworld antagonist in regional Rama narratives; the relationship with Ahiravana varies between regional accounts.
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सिंहिका
RakshasaShadow-catching opponent during Hanuman's ocean crossing
Simhika
Shadow-catching opponent during Hanuman's ocean crossing; distinguish eclipse-genealogy Simhika contexts.
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लंकिनी
RakshasaGuardian of Lanka whom Hanuman confronts at the city's entrance
Lankini
Guardian of Lanka whom Hanuman confronts at the city's entrance.
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विराध
RakshasaRakshasa defeated by Rama and Lakshmana in the forest and released from a curse
Viradha
Viradha — Rakshasa defeated by Rama and Lakshmana in the forest and released from a curse.
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जम्बुमाली
RakshasaRakshasa sent against Hanuman in Lanka
Jambumali
Jambumali — Rakshasa sent against Hanuman in Lanka.
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अक्ष कुमार
RakshasaRavana's son killed in combat with Hanuman
Aksha Kumara
Ravana's son killed in combat with Hanuman.
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सुमाली
RakshasaRakshasa patriarch
Sumali
Sumali — Rakshasa patriarch, father of Kaikesi in common epic genealogy.
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माल्यवान
RakshasaElder Rakshasa and adviser whose counsel to Ravana urges caution
Malyavan
Elder Rakshasa and adviser whose counsel to Ravana urges caution.
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माली
RakshasaRakshasa brother in the Mali-Sumali-Malyavan grouping
Mali
Mali — Rakshasa brother in the Mali-Sumali-Malyavan grouping, opposed by Vishnu in ancestral accounts.
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सुकेश
RakshasaRakshasa ancestor associated with Mali
Sukesha
Sukesha — Rakshasa ancestor associated with Mali, Sumali, and Malyavan.
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शुक राक्षस
RakshasaRavana's messenger or spy paired with Sarana in the war narrative
Suka Rakshasa
Ravana's messenger or spy paired with Sarana in the war narrative; distinguish the sage Shuka.
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सारण राक्षस
RakshasaRavana's spy paired with Suka
Sarana Rakshasa
Ravana's spy paired with Suka; distinguish Yadava namesakes.
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शार्दूल राक्षस
RakshasaRakshasa spy in the Lanka campaign
Shardula Rakshasa
Shardula Rakshasa — Rakshasa spy in the Lanka campaign.
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सुप्तघ्न
RakshasaNamed Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war lists
Suptaghna
Suptaghna — Named Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war lists; individual episode requires passage verification.
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यज्ञकोप
RakshasaNamed Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war lists
Yajnakopa
Yajnakopa is a Rakshasa warrior in the Lanka campaign. Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda 43.26–27, names him among the archers attacking Rama.
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सूर्यशत्रु
RakshasaNamed Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war lists
Suryashatru
Suryashatru — Named Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war lists.
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अग्निकेतु
RakshasaNamed Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war lists
Agniketu
Agniketu is a Rakshasa archer in the Lanka campaign, named in Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda 43.26–27.
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रश्मिकेतु
RakshasaNamed Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war lists
Rashmiketu
Rashmiketu is a Rakshasa archer in the Lanka campaign, named in Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda 43.26–27.
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दुर्मुख राक्षस
RakshasaRavana-associated warrior
Durmukha Rakshasa
Ravana-associated warrior; distinguish the Kaurava named Durmukha.
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वज्रमुष्टि
RakshasaRakshasa warrior in Lanka-war traditions
Vajramushti
Vajramushti — Rakshasa warrior in Lanka-war traditions; shared-name and spelling context needs a selected edition.
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प्रजंघ
RakshasaRakshasa warrior in the Lanka campaign
Prajangha
Prajangha — Rakshasa warrior in the Lanka campaign.
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कम्पन राक्षस
RakshasaRakshasa Kampana in the Lanka-war context
Kampana Rakshasa
Kampana Rakshasa — Rakshasa Kampana in the Lanka-war context; distinguish similarly named divine or mortal figures.
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प्रघस
RakshasaRakshasa warrior name used in forest and/or Lanka episodes depending on edition
Praghasa
Praghasa — Rakshasa warrior name used in forest and/or Lanka episodes depending on edition; exact context needs review.
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शोणिताक्ष
RakshasaRakshasa warrior in the Lanka campaign
Sonitaksha
Sonitaksha — Rakshasa warrior in the Lanka campaign; Sonitaksha/Shonitaksha spelling varies.
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यूपाक्ष
RakshasaRakshasa warrior in the Lanka campaign
Yupaksha
Yupaksha — Rakshasa warrior in the Lanka campaign.
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HeroRama's brother and companion in exile
Lakshmana
Lakshmana — Rama's brother and companion in exile, son of Dasharatha and Sumitra.
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HeroRama's brother
Bharata
Bharata — Rama's brother, son of Dasharatha and Kaikeyi, who governs in Rama's absence.
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HeroRama's brother
Shatrughna
Shatrughna — Rama's brother, son of Dasharatha and Sumitra, associated with Lavana's defeat.
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HeroVanara ruler allied with Rama after Vali's death
Sugriva
Vanara ruler allied with Rama after Vali's death.
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Hero
HeroBear-associated elder and adviser who encourages Hanuman
Jambavan
Bear-associated elder and adviser who encourages Hanuman; Krishna traditions connect him with the Syamantaka jewel.
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HeroVanara bridge-builder
Nala Vanara
Vanara bridge-builder, linked with Vishvakarma in epic genealogy; distinguish King Nala.
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HeroVanara leader involved in Rama's bridge and war traditions
Nila Vanara
Vanara leader involved in Rama's bridge and war traditions.
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HeroVanara associated with the Ashvins in divine-origin accounts
Mainda
Vanara associated with the Ashvins in divine-origin accounts.
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HeroVanara associated with Mainda and the Ashvins
Dvivida
Vanara associated with Mainda and the Ashvins; later Balarama-antagonist identification needs contextual review.
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HeroVanara commander serving in Rama's campaign
Gavaksha
Vanara commander serving in Rama's campaign.
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HeroVanara warrior named in the search and army lists
Gavaya
Vanara warrior named in the search and army lists.
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HeroVanara named Sharabha
Sharabha Vanara
Vanara named Sharabha; distinguish Shiva's Sharabha form.
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HeroVanara associated with healing and military service in Rama narratives
Sushena Vanara
Vanara associated with healing and military service in Rama narratives; details differ by retelling.
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HeroVanara associated with Hanuman's earthly/social parentage through Anjana
Kesari
Vanara associated with Hanuman's earthly/social parentage through Anjana.
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HeroVali-Sugriva origin accounts
Riksharaja
Bear/vanara progenitor figure associated with Vali and Sugriva's origins in particular traditions.
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HeroVanara elder guarding Madhuvana
Dadhimukha
Vanara elder guarding Madhuvana, reporting the returning search party's disturbance.
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HeroVanara leader in Rama's search and army lists
Kumuda Vanara
Vanara leader in Rama's search and army lists.
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HeroVanara named Gaja
Gaja Vanara
Vanara named Gaja; distinguish elephant and other personal-name usages.
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Hero
HeroVanara named Rishabha
Rishabha Vanara
Vanara named Rishabha; distinguish avatar and other namesakes.
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HeroVanara commander in Rama's search and army lists
Shatabali
Vanara commander in Rama's search and army lists.
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HeroRama and Sita's son
Lava
Lava — Rama and Sita's son, raised in Valmiki's hermitage with Kusha.
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HeroRama and Sita's son
Kusha
Kusha — Rama and Sita's son, paired with Lava in later royal and recitation narratives.
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KingJanaka of Mithila
Janaka
Janaka of Mithila, Sita's father in the Ramayana; philosophical Janakas may be dynastic names rather than the same person.
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KingKing of Ayodhya and father of Rama and his brothers
Dasharatha
Dasharatha — King of Ayodhya and father of Rama and his brothers.
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KingSolar king whose sons' fate leads to the Ganga-descent lineage
Sagara
Sagara — Solar king whose sons' fate leads to the Ganga-descent lineage.
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KingSolar king whose austerities bring Ganga to release his ancestors
Bhagiratha
Bhagiratha — Solar king whose austerities bring Ganga to release his ancestors.
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KingSolar-dynasty king associated with exemplary rulership and the Raghu lineage
Raghu
Raghu — Solar-dynasty king associated with exemplary rulership and the Raghu lineage.
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KingSolar-dynasty king-name with multiple bearers
Dilipa
Dilipa — Solar-dynasty king-name with multiple bearers; distinguish Bhagiratha's ancestor from Raghu's father in literary accounts.
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KingAja-Indumati
Aja
Aja — Solar king associated with Dasharatha's ancestry and Indumati in literary tradition.
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KingFoundational solar-dynasty ruler
Ikshvaku
Foundational solar-dynasty ruler, son of Vaivasvata Manu in common genealogy.
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KingVanara queen
Tara, Vanara Queen
Vanara queen, consort of Vali and mother of Angada; later association with Sugriva is text-specific.
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KingSugriva's consort
Ruma
Sugriva's consort, whose treatment features in the Vali-Sugriva dispute.
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RakshasaRakshasi who comforts Sita and relates an auspicious dream
Trijata
Rakshasi who comforts Sita and relates an auspicious dream; kinship differs by version.
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KingNishada ruler and Rama's friend who assists during exile
Guha
Nishada ruler and Rama's friend who assists during exile.
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KingRavana's queen and Indrajit's mother in common accounts
Mandodari
Ravana's queen and Indrajit's mother in common accounts, known for counsel and grief.
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King
KingDasharatha's queen and Bharata's mother
Kaikeyi
Dasharatha's queen and Bharata's mother, whose boons trigger Rama's exile.
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KingDasharatha's queen and mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna
Sumitra
Dasharatha's queen and mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna.
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KingLakshmana's consort and Sita's sister in common Ramayana genealogy
Urmila
Lakshmana's consort and Sita's sister in common Ramayana genealogy.
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KingBharata's consort
Mandavi
Bharata's consort, commonly Kushadhvaja's daughter in epic genealogy.
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KingShatrughna's consort
Shrutakirti
Shatrughna's consort, commonly Kushadhvaja's daughter in epic genealogy.
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KingPrincess associated with Dasharatha and Romapada and married to Rishyasringa
Shanta
Shanta — Princess associated with Dasharatha and Romapada and married to Rishyasringa; birth/adoption accounts vary.
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KingIndrajit's consort in particular regional Rama traditions
Sulochana
Indrajit's consort in particular regional Rama traditions; textual identity is not universal.
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RakshasaVishrava's consort
Kaikesi
Vishrava's consort, daughter of Sumali, and mother of Ravana and his siblings in common genealogy.
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सुनयना
KingSita's mother/Janaka's queen in later and regional Rama traditions
Sunayana
Sita's mother/Janaka's queen in later and regional Rama traditions; not assumed named in every Valmiki account.
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कुशध्वज
KingJanaka's brother and father of Mandavi and Shrutakirti in common epic genealogy
Kushadhvaja
Janaka's brother and father of Mandavi and Shrutakirti in common epic genealogy.
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रोमपाद
KingAnga king associated with Shanta and the invitation to Rishyasringa
Romapada
Anga king associated with Shanta and the invitation to Rishyasringa; Lomapada is a common variant.
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युधाजित
KingKaikeyi's brother and Bharata's maternal uncle
Yudhajit
Kaikeyi's brother and Bharata's maternal uncle, associated with visits to Kekaya.
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अश्वपति
Kingking-name provisionally identified with Kaikeyi's father
Ashvapati
king-name provisionally identified with Kaikeyi's father; distinguish Savitri's father and other Ashvapatis.
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भरत-पुत्र तक्ष
KingSon of Rama's brother Bharata in Uttara Kanda traditions
Taksha, son of Bharata
Taksha, son of Bharata — Son of Rama's brother Bharata in Uttara Kanda traditions, associated with northwestern royal settlement.
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पुष्कल
KingSon of Rama's brother Bharata
Pushkala
Pushkala — Son of Rama's brother Bharata, paired with Taksha in Uttara Kanda settlement traditions.
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