Yuvanashva
An Ikshvaku king, the father of Mandhata.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Puranic tradition, with other tellings (Valmiki Ramayana (Bala Kanda genealogy), Kalidasa's Raghuvamsha) noted where relevant.
Yuvanashva, the father of Mandhata, is a king of the Ikshvaku dynasty. Ancient lists of the Ikshvaku kings differ in names and order, so his exact place in the line varies by text.
In the Puranic story, the childless Yuvanashva accidentally drank water that had been consecrated for his queen. He became pregnant, and Mandhata was born from his side.
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.