Anaranya, according to the Ramayan, was king of Ayodhya.

He was a descendent of Ikshvaku, a king of the Solar dynasty. He was son of king Ban. He had a son named Prithu.

As per the story, once Ravan attacked Ayodhya when Anaranya was king. He defeated Anaranya.

While dieing, Anaranya cursed Ravan and said that he would find his destruction cause by Ram, who would be born in the dynasty of Ikshvaku.