According to Ramayana, Ashvapati was king of Kekeya Kingdom the land of fine horses. He was father of one daughter, Kaikeyi (a queen of King Dasharatha), and seven sons.
In the Ramayana, Ashvapati ruled the kingdom of Kekeya, renowned for its magnificent horses. He had a single daughter named Kaikeyi, who became Queen to King Dasharatha, and seven sons.