Dilipa is the son of Amshuman and father of Bhagiratha. Like his father he longs to bring the Ganga to earth to free Sagara's sons, but dies before he can.
RoleKing of the Ikshvaku line
ParentsBhagiratha, Amshuman
Appears inRamayana
GroupIkshvaku ancestors
KingdomAyodhya
First appearsBala Kanda, Sarga 42
Dilipa's family
Parents, spouse, children, siblings and other relatives, as the Valmiki Ramayana and its tradition give them.
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