The grandson of Manu’s son Priyavrata. Priyavrata’s son Agnidhra married Purvachitti, and they had nine sons – Nabhi, Kimpurusha, Hari, Ilavrita, Ramyaka, Hiranmaya, Kuru, Bhadrashwa, Ketumala. Agnidhra divided his kingdom among his sons when he became old. The part that Ketumala got became famous in his own name as per Bhagavata Panchamaskanda.