The Ramayana

To which sub-caste of “Kshatriya” did sage Vishwamitra belong to?

Sage Vishwamitra was firstly "Kshatriya", what was his sub-caste?

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I've been looking for Vishwamitra's sub-caste to no avail. You are correct that he was born into the Kshatriya (ruling class); he later attained the brahma rishis, which is the highest form of rishis.

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Rajarshi Kaushika ( AKA Sage Vishvamitra) was the son of king Gadhi of Kanya Kubja dynasty and was a descendant of Amavasu son of Pururava of Chandravansha.

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History Of Ancient India (a New Version) : From 7300 Bb To 4250 Bc - Page=272