In Hindu mythology, Aja is the son of king Raghu, and thus a scion of the Ikshavaku dynasty, who claimed descent from the sun-God Surya. His paternal grandfather was the pious king Dileepa. King Aja's consort was the heavenly nymph Indumati; they were the parents of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya, who was the father of Rama. Raghu in Hindu mythology was a valorous king, like his father Dileepa. ... Dasaratha in Hindu mythology is the king of Ayodhya and a descendant of Raghuvamsa. ... This article is about a Hindu incarnation of God (i. ...

The classical Indian poet Kalidasa has elaborated upon the lives and careers of the kings Dileepa, Raghu and Aja in his work entitled Raghuvamsha (literally: "Dynasty of Raghu"). This is significant as these rulers were the immediate forbears of Rama. Kalidasa (कािलदास) is arguably Indias greatest Sanskrit poet and dramatist, his title Kavikulaguru (Preceptor of All Poets) bearing testimony to his stature. ... This article is about a Hindu incarnation of God (i. ...