Janaka

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Janaka (Sanskrit: जनक, IAST: Janaka) was the title adopted by the Kings of Videha, who ruled from its capital, Mithila. They were the descendants of the King Nimi and his son King Mithi. "King Mithi is considered the first king of Videha to bear the title Janaka. In the Hindu itihasa Ramayana, Sīradhvaja Janaka is the father of Sita and Urmila. Janakas are revered as being an ideal example of non-attachment to material possessions. Their interactions with sages and seekers such as Ashtavakra, Parashara and Sulabha are recorded in the ancient texts.

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