Sudāsa (Son of Ārtaparṇi)

Sudāsa

Sudāsa is a king of the Ikshvāku line, the son of Ārtaparṇi and grandson of Ṛtuparṇa. The Brahma Purāṇa calls him a friend of Indra. His son was Saudāsa, who was also named Kalmāshapāda and Mitrasaha.

His line

Lomaharshaṇa tells the munis the solar line after Bhagīratha. Ambarīsha‘s son was Sindhudvīpa, after whom came Ayutājit. His son was Ṛtuparṇa, skilled, a knower of the secret of dice, strong, the friend of Nala. Ṛtuparṇa’s son was Ārtaparṇi, of great fame, and his son was Sudāsa, the friend of Indra.

Sudāsa’s son Saudāsa became king; he was also named Kalmāshapāda and Mitrasaha. After him came Sarvakarmā, Anaraṇya and Nighna, from whom came the two kings Anamitra and Raghu.

Source: Brahma Purāṇa, Chapter 8

Sources

• Brahma Purāṇa, Chapter 8