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Sugriva

Sugriva is a character from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. He is a monkey king and the younger brother of Vali, who initially exiles him. Sugriva allies with Lord Rama in his quest to rescue Sita, Rama's wife, from the demon king Ravana. Sugriva plays a crucial role by providing Rama with an army of monkeys and helping in the battle against Ravana. His story symbolizes themes of friendship, loyalty, and the triumph of good over evil, and illustrates the importance of alliances in overcoming obstacles.