A famous Puruvanshi king.

Antecedents: Vishnu – Brahma- Atri – Chandra – Budha – Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusha – Yayati – Puru – Janamejaya – Prachinvan – Namasyu – Veetabhaya – Shundu – Bahuvidha – Samyati – Rahovadi – Bhadrashwa – Matinara – Santurodha – Dushyanta – Bharata – Brihalkshetra – Hasti – Ajameedha.

From Yayati emerged the Puruvansha and the Yaduvansha. Dushyanta belonged to the same race and had a son called Bharata with Shakuntala. Bharata’s sons were Suhotra, Suhota, Gaya, Garda, Suketu, Brihalkshetra. Brihalkshetra’s sons were Nara, Mahavira, Garga and Hasti. Hasti had three sons – Ajameedha, Parameedha, Dwimeedha.

According to Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 94, verses 30-32 and Anushasanaparva Chapter 3 verse 2, Ajameedha had three queens – Dhoomini, Neeli, Keshini. Dhoomini’s child was named Riksha,  Neeli’s son was named Dushyant and Keshini’s children were Jahnu, Praja and Rupina. Keshini was also called Parameshti.