CharacterVanara

Sugriva: Stories

सुग्रीव

King of the vanaras of Kishkindha. Also called Kapiraja, Suryaputra.

Sugriva is the vanara king of Kishkindha who was driven out by his brother Vali. Rama killed Vali and restored him to the throne, and in return Sugriva sent search parties led by Hanuman to find Sita and led the vanara army in the war of Lanka.

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RoleKing of the vanaras of Kishkindha

AllegianceKishkindha; ally of Rama

Appears inRamayana

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StoryThe Slaying of Valiवाली वधTo restore his friend Sugriva to the throne of Kishkindha, Rama killed the mighty, nearly invincible Vali with an arrow from hiding. The dying Vali questioned the justice…

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Appears inRamayanaरामायण Stories & mythsThe Slaying of Valiवाली वध Related figuresValiवाली