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Janaka

जनकJanaka (Sīradhvaja) · Siradhvaja · Seeradhvaja · Videha

King of Videha

House of Mithila

Philosopher-king of Mithila. While ploughing a field for a sacrifice he found Sita in the furrow. He promised her to whoever could string the great bow of Shiva, and Rama broke it.

Valmiki calls him Janaka; his personal name Siradhvaja comes from Puranic tradition.

Source: Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda 66–73.

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  • Sita Princess of Mithila
  • Urmila Princess of Mithila

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