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Origins and family
He was especially close to Bharata and accompanied him during the crisis of Rama's exile.
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Ramayana · Prince of Ayodhya and administrator
Shatrughna
Youngest son of Dasharatha, remembered for loyal service, governance and the defeat of Lavanasura.
RamayanaSupport of BharataNot
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Biography
The story of Shatrughna
Shatrughna is youngest son of Dasharatha, remembered for loyal service, governance and the defeat of Lavanasura. Son of Dasharatha and Sumitra; twin brother of Lakshmana; husband of Shrutakirti.
He was especially close to Bharata and accompanied him during the crisis of Rama's exile.
He helped govern Ayodhya while Rama was away and punished Manthara in anger before Bharata restrained him.
Later he defeated the demon Lavanasura and established rule in Mathura.
He ultimately followed his brothers in their final departure.
Life journey
Four defining chapters
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Rise and relationships
He helped govern Ayodhya while Rama was away and punished Manthara in anger before Bharata restrained him.
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Defining crisis
Later he defeated the demon Lavanasura and established rule in Mathura.
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Final phase and legacy
He ultimately followed his brothers in their final departure.
Not every indispensable life stands at the center of the story.
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