A Chandravanshi 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 – Suhotra – Suhota – Gala – Garda – Suketu – Brihalkshetra – Hasti – Ajameedha – Riksha – Samvarana – Kuru – Sudhanva – Sugotra – Chyavana – Kriti – Uparicharavasu – Brihadratha – Kusha – Rishabha.
He fought inside a garudavyuha built by Drona as per Mahabharata Dronaparva Chapter 20 verse 12.