Ushana

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{{Not to be confused with|Shukra|text=Ushanas, another name for Shukra}}{{Infobox deity

| type = Hindu

| name = Ushana

| dynasty = Yaduvamsha

| father = Tamas

| children = Shiteyus

| texts = Puranas

}}{{Short description|King in Hindu texts}}

Ushana ({{Langx|sa|उशन|translit=Uśana}}) is a king featured in Hindu literature. A member of the Yadu dynasty, he is described to be the son of a king named Tamas. The Vishnu Purana states that Ushana performed a hundred ashvamedha sacrifices. Ushana is succeeded by his son, Shiteyus.{{Cite web |last=www.wisdomlib.org |date=2014-08-30 |title=Lineage of Kroshtri, the son of Yadu [Chapter XII] |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/vishnu-purana-wilson/d/doc116009.html |access-date=2022-12-28 |website=www.wisdomlib.org |language=en}}

References

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Category:Kings in Indian mythology