Narrated by King Janak himself to introduce his clan to Vashishtha.

1. Nimi (The founder)
2. Mithi (The first to bear the title ‘Janak’; the kingdom Mithila is named after him)
3. Udavasu
4. Nandivardhana
5. Suketu
6. Devarata
7. Brihadratha
8. Mahavira
9. Sudhriti (Described as truthful and brave)
10. Dhrishtaketu
11. Haryashva
12. Maru
13. Pratindhaka
14. Kirtiratha
15. Devmidha
16. Vibudha
17. Mahidhrak
18. Kirtirata
19. Maharoma
20. Swarnaroma
21. Hrasvaroma
22. Seeradhwaja (This is the King Janak of the Ramayana, father of Sita)

Janak’s Family: Hrasvaroma had two sons:

1. Seeradhwaja (Janak): The elder son, who became the King of Mithila.
2. Kushadhwaja: The younger brother. Janak installed him as the King of Sankashya after defeating its ruler, Sudhanva, who had besieged Mithila.