King Mithi
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Mithi ( Sanskrit: मिथि ) was the king of Videha Kingdom in the ancient Indian Subcontinent. He was the son of the King Nimi.[1] According Vishnu Purana and Bhavishya Purana the name “Mithila” is derived from King Mithi, who established the city of Mithilapuri.[2] He was also known as Janaka because he was born out of the body of his father. The title Janaka was later adopted by subsequent kings of Mithila.[3][4] According to Bal Kand of Valmiki Ramayana, King Mithi had a son named as Udavasu who became successor of the kingdom after him.[5]
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Mithi | |||||
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Janaka | |||||
Predecessor | King Nimi | ||||
Successor | Udāvasu | ||||
Born | Mithi Mithila region | ||||
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Dynasty | Ikshvaku dynasty | ||||
Father | King Nimi | ||||
Religion | Sanatana Hinduism |
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