CharacterIkshvaku royal family
Angada (son of Lakshmana): FAQ & Sources
अंगद (लक्ष्मण पुत्र)Member of the Ikshvaku royal family.
Angada is the elder son of Lakshmana and Urmila. In the Uttara Kanda Rama gives him the kingdom of Karupatha in the west, with its capital Angadiya. He should not be confused with the vanara prince Angada, son of Vali.
RoleMember of the Ikshvaku royal family
SiblingsChandraketu
Appears inRamayana
GroupIkshvaku royal family
KingdomAyodhya
Frequently asked questions
Did Lakshmana have a son named Angada?
Yes. Lakshmana's elder son Angada ruled Karupatha from Angadiya.
Is he the same as Vali's son Angada?
No. Vali's son Angada is a vanara prince of Kishkindha.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.102)
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