Druhyu

Druhyu is a figure in Hindu mythology, regarded as a son of Yayati, an ancient king of the Lunar dynasty, and as the eponymous founder of the Druhyu dynasty. In major scriptures such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Druhyu is listed as one of Yayati’s five sons, alongside Turvasu, Anu, Puru, and Yadu. The Druhyu lineage is named after him and is described as a distinct royal line that ruled over various regions in the Indian subcontinent, with the exact geography varying across traditions.

Because the relevant texts present a genealogical framework rather than a single historical narrative, the territories and prominence of Druhyu’s descendants differ between sources. Some traditions link the Druhyu lineage to northern or western realms and trace its branches into several tribes and dynasties of ancient India; others place the Druhyu line in more distant or symbolic roles within the broader legendary genealogies. The material emphasizes lineage and interconnection among early royal houses rather than detailed biographical episodes.

Modern scholarship treats Druhyu as a mythological figure used to organize and explain ancient tribal genealogies in Indian literature. The name continues to appear in discussions of epic genealogies and in studies of the development of dynastic clans in early Hindu mythography.