Aṅga (Anga) was the son of Viśvajit Janamejaya (Bishwajit Janamejaya) who belonged to the lineage of Vali’s son Aṇga. It is likely that this Aṅga was also renowned as the sūta (the caste of professional charioteers and storytellers) Adhiratha who adopted Karṇa (Karna) as his son.