Yadu (legendary king)

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
SuccessorSahasrajit
TextsRamayana, Mahabharata, Puranas
RegionHastinapura
Genealogy
Parents
Siblings
  • Turvasu (brother)
  • Puru, Druhyu, and Anu (step-brothers)
ChildrenSahasrajit, Krosta, Nala, and Ripu
DynastyYaduvamsha

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]

  1. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (18 January 2018). "Yaduvansha, Yaduvaṃśa, Yadu-vansha: 3 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  2. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (29 June 2012). "Yadu, Yādu: 17 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  3. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (14 November 2020). "The Sons of Yadu and Their Conquests [Chapter 38]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  4. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (14 November 2020). "An Account of Haryashva [Chapter 37]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 28 April 2024.