Anaranya is an Ikshvaku king of Ayodhya killed by Ravana during his conquests. As he dies, he curses Ravana to perish at the hands of a man born in his own line, a curse fulfilled by Rama.
RoleKing of the Ikshvaku line
Appears inRamayana
GroupIkshvaku ancestors
KingdomAyodhya
First appearsUttara Kanda, Sarga 19
Sargas1 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Anaranya?
An Ikshvaku king of Ayodhya killed by Ravana.
What was Anaranya's curse?
That a descendant of his line would kill Ravana, which Rama fulfilled.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.19)
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