King of Bārāṇasī, father of Ādāsamukha. His servant was Gāmaṇicanda. For their story see the Gāmaṇicanda Jātaka (J.ii.297 ff ); Janasandha is also referred to as Dasaratha (e.g., p.299). He was called Janasandha because he won the hearts of men by four ways of kindness (catūhi saṅgahavatthūhi sandahanato). J.ii.299.