Source: Compiled from the Vishnu Purana and classical Ithihasic texts detailing the Solar Dynasty (Suryavamsa).
Ikshvaku: Founder of the city of Ayodhya and the Suryavamsa dynasty.
Vikukshi (Sasada): Eldest son of Ikshvaku. (Note: His brothers Nimi, Dandaka, and Sakuni ruled Northern regions, while 48 other sons ruled Southern territories).
Anenas (Kakutstha)
Prithu
Vishtaraswa
Yuvanaswa I
Shavasta: Founder of the ancient city of Shravasti.
Brihadaswa
Kuvalayaswa (Dhundhumara): Earned the title Dhundhumara after defeating the demon Dhundhu.
Dridhaswa, Chandraswa, & Kapilaswa: Sons of Kuvalayaswa.
Haryaswa I
Nikumbha
Amitaswa
Kritaswa
Prasenajit
Yuvanaswa II
Mandhata: Samrat (emperor) who ruled the known earth from sunrise to sunset across all seven continents.
Purukutsa, Ambarisha, & Mucukunda: Illustrious sons of Mandhata.
Trasaddasyu (Son of Purukutsa)
Anaranya I
Haryaswa II
Vasumanas
Tridhanva
Trayyaruni
Satyavrata (Trishanku)
Harishchandra: Renowned for his absolute devotion to Truth. His life inspired Mahatma Gandhi’s lifelong pursuit of Satya.
Rohitashwa
Harita I
Chanchu
Vijaya & Vasudeva
Ruruku
Vrika
Bahu (Asit)
Sagara: Great Chakravarti Emperor who subdued the Sakas, Yavanas, Kambhojas, Paradas, and Pahlavas.
Asamanja: Eldest son of Sagara. His brothers expanded the ocean bed, leading to the sea being named Sagara after their father.
Anshuman
Dilipa I
Bhagiratha: Brought the sacred river Ganga to the earth through intense penance; hence, Ganga is also known as Bhagirathi.
Suhotra
Nabhaga
Ambarisha: Illustrious Vaishnava devotee whose unflinching faith inspired Lord Vishnu’s protective interventions.
Sindhudvipa
Ayutayu
Rutuparna: Expert in the secret science of dice and calculations (Akshahridaya).
Sarvakama
Sudasa
Mitrasaha (Kalmashapada)
Ashmaka
Mulaka
Dasharatha I
Ilabila
Vishwasaha I
Khatvanga (Dilipa II): Renowned king capable of celestial aerial travel.
Dirghabahu
Raghu: Celebrated conqueror whose illustrious dynasty was immortalized by Mahakavi Kalidasa in his epic Raghuvamsham.
Aja
Dasharatha II: King of Ayodhya and father of Lord Sri Rama.
Sri Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, & Shatrughna
Kusha & Lava: Sons of Sri Rama and Sita.
Atithi (Son of Kusha)
Nishadha
Nala
Nabha
Pundarika
Kshemadhanva
Devanika
Ahinagu
Ruru
Pariyatra
Bala
Shala
Uktha
Vazranabha
Sankhana
Vyushitaswa
Hiranyanabha
Pushya
Dhruvasandhi
Sudarshana
Agnivarna
Shighraga
Maru: Sage-king said to reside in the village of Kalapa (Kalapagrama), possessing yogic longevity.
Prasushruka
Sugandhi
Amarsha
Sahaswanta
Bhava (Vishrutavan)
Brihadbala: The ruler of Kosala during the Mahabharata Era who fought on the Kaurava side.
The Vishnu Purana documents several key sub-lineages originating from Ikshvaku and his brothers:
Dishta Vamsa & Vasishtha/Vaishali Lineage:
King Vishala was born in the Dishta lineage and was responsible for founding the historic city of Vaishali.
Saryati Vamsa & Anarta Region:
Anarta (son of Saryati) established the kingdom of Anarta (modern Gujarat region).
Revata built the ancient coastal fortress city of Kusasthali.
The Submerged City of Dwaraka:
Historical texts record that Kusasthali eventually submerged into the sea.
Sri Krishna later built the golden city of Dwaraka over the foundation layers of Kusasthali.
This aligns with marine archaeological findings by Dr. S.R. Rao, which uncovered an older city layer submerged beneath underwater Dwaraka.
Other Branches:
Nabhaga Clan, Nimi Vamsa (Monarchs of Mithila/Janakpur), and Dandaka Lineage.
All these dynastic records preserved in the Vishnu Purana trace continuous lineages across eras—spanning the epochs of Sri Rama, Sri Krishna, the Pandavas, Brihadratha, as well as the royal houses, Republics (Ganas), and lineages that continued into the Kali Yuga.