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Raghuvamsa

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Introduction

Raghuvamsa, in Hindu mythology is believed to be a lineage/race of warrior kings tracing its ancestry to Surya. Kalidasa's famous work, Raghuvamsha describes the greatness of this race. This was a race which produced great kings like Harishchandra, Dileepa, Raghu, Aja, Dasaratha and Rama. Lord Rama's father was Dasaratha, who was born to Aja. Aja's father was the great king Raghu, after whom the dynasty was also known as Raghuvamsa, or the race of Raghu. Raghu's father was emperor Dileepa.

About Emperor Dileepa

About Emperor Raghu

About Emperor Aja

About Emperor Dasaratha

About Emperor Rama







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A wonderful link telling all about this great lineage

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