Facts about The Vanara Monkey Army

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   Nila, Nala, and Angada are among the notable named Vanara commanders who play significant roles alongside Rama's forces in the Ramayana.

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   Sugriva, king of the Vanaras, was restored to his throne by Rama after Rama slew Sugriva's usurping brother Vali in single combat.

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   Vanaras are described in the Ramayana as a divine race of forest-dwelling beings with both human and simian characteristics, not ordinary monkeys.

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   A crucial act performed by the Vanara Monkey Army was constructing a bridge called Rama Setu across the sea to Lanka to enable Rama's forces to cross.

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   Hanuman, the most celebrated member of the Vanara Monkey Army, is revered as a devoted follower of Rama and possesses divine powers including flight and immense strength.

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   In the Hindu epic Ramayana, the Vanara Monkey Army is led by Sugriva and helps Rama rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana.

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