Yadu (legendary king)

Yadu
SuccessorSahasrajit
TextsRamayana, Mahabharata, Puranas
RegionHastinapura
Genealogy
Parents
Siblings
  • Turvasu (brother)
  • Puru, Druhyu, and Anu (step-brothers)
ChildrenSahasrajit, Krosta, Nala, and Ripu
DynastyYaduvamsha

Yadu (Sanskrit: यदु, romanized: Yadu) is the founder of the Yadu dynasty in Hinduism. He is described to be the eldest son of King Yayati, and his queen, Devayani. He married five daughters of Nāga king.

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