In
Hindu mythology, the
Lunar dynasty (also known as
Somavansha,
Chandravansha and as
Ailas) is one of the four principal houses of the
Kshatriya varna, or warrior–ruling caste. This legendary dynasty was descended from the moon (
Soma or
Chandra), while the other principal houses, the
Solar Dynasty (
Suryavanshi) claims descent from the sun (
surya),