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Kushanaabha was the King of Amavasu dynasty and belongs to Chandravamsha clan. He was the son of Kusha. Kushanabha was the founder of the city Mahodaya (now Kannauj).
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Gritachi was an accomplished dancer. Kushanabha was infatuated with her after seeing her dance. After that he married her and had 100 daughters with her.
Birth of Gaadhi
Kushanabha had 100 daughters but no male successor to his thrown. So he started worshipping lord Indra and performed austerities wishing to have a son like Indra. At last Indra consented and became his son, by incarnation, being born as Gaadhi.