Yadu (legendary king)
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This article is about Yadu (legendary king). For the historical Rigvedic tribe, see Yadu. For the ancient cowherd clan that claimed descent from Yadu, see Yadava. For the modern community, see Yadav. For the Burmese form of poetry, see Yadu (poetry).
Yadu (Sanskrit: यदु, romanized: Yadu) is the founder of the Yadu dynasty in Hinduism.[1] He is described to be the eldest son of King Yayati, and his queen, Devayani.[2] He married five daughters of Nāga king.[3][4]
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Successor | Sahasrajit |
Texts | Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas |
Region | Hastinapura |
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Children | Sahasrajit, Krosta, Nala, and Ripu |
Dynasty | Yaduvamsha |
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