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Nimi (king)
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Nimi (Sanskrit: निमि, romanized: Nimi) is a king of the Suryavamsha (Solar dynasty) featured in Hindu mythology.[1] He is considered to be the first king of the Videha kingdom and is regarded to be the ancestor to the Janaka lineage of Mithila.[2] Nimi is the grandson of Manu, and a son of Ikshvaku.[3] According to Vayu Purana, King Nimi established a city known as Jayantapura near the Gautam Ashram.[4]
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Texts | Ramayana |
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Children | King Mithi |
Dynasty | Suryavamsha (Janaka vamsha of Janakpur) |
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