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Pushkala

Pushkala: FAQ & Sources

पुष्कल

Member of the Ikshvaku royal family.

Pushkala is the younger son of Bharata and Mandavi. Bharata founds the city of Pushkalavati for him in the conquered land of the gandharvas.

Updated 30 Oct 20261 source

RoleMember of the Ikshvaku royal family
SiblingsTaksha
Appears inRamayana
GroupIkshvaku royal family
KingdomOther kingdoms

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pushkala?
The younger son of Bharata and Mandavi.
Which city did Pushkala rule?
Pushkalavati, founded by Bharata.

Sources

  1. Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.101)

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