Purukutsa descended from King Mandhata. Purukutsa is a celebrated warrior-King who reigns on the banks of the Narmada. Vishnu enters into his person for the purpose of destroying subterranean evil forces. The Vishnu Purana is revealed to Purukutsa, narrated to him by venerable sages. He performed the Ashwamedha Yajna (horse sacrifice). He married Nagkanya "Narmada". He helped Nagas in their war against the Gandharvas. Purukutsa was descended by the King Traddasyu.