Malayketu
| Malayketu | |
|---|---|
| King of Paurava | |
| Reign | c. 316 – c. 290 BCE |
| Coronation | c. 316 BCE |
| Predecessor | King Purushottam |
| Successor | Bhadraketu |
| Born | c. 330 BCE Paurava |
| Died | c. 290 BCE Paurava |
| Spouse | Vanshika |
| Issue | Bhadraketu (son) |
| Father | King Purushottam |
| Mother | Queen Laachi |
Malayaketu was the son King Porus and Queen Laachi. He ruled from 316 BCE to 290 BCE.
Life
He became the King when he was 16 years old after his Parents were murdered by Eudemus and Ambhi in 316 BCE. He ruled for 26 years. In 290 BCE he died due to snake bite. After his death his son Bhadraketu became the the King.