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Legendary Ikshvaku king, universal monarch.
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According to legend, Mandhata conquered the three worlds (earth, atmosphere, heaven) through military campaigns. This feat is recounted in the Mahabharata and Puranas as an example of imperial ambition.
Mandhata is described in Puranic literature as a chakravartin (universal monarch) who ruled over all seven continents. This legendary status made him a model for later Indian kingship ideals.
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