A son of Lakshmana and Urmila, given the country of Malla.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Chandraketu is the younger son of Lakshmana and Urmila. According to the Uttara Kanda, Rama gave him the country of Malla to rule, and the city of Chandrakanta was built for him.
His brother Angada was given the neighbouring country of Karupatha.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.