The seven were ruled by the sons of Priyavrata (son of Svvyambuva Manu), according to the Varaha Purana (chapter 74).

The names of the seven dweepas and their respective rulers are:

Jambu ruled over by Agnidhara

Saka ruled over by Medha thithi

Krauncha ruled over by Jyotiṣhman

Salmala ruled over by Dyuthimaan

Gomeda ruled over by Havya,

Plakaṣa ruled over by Vapuṣhman

Pushkara ruled over by Savana.

Each continent containef more sub-continents within them, are round in shape, and are encircled within seven concentric oceans.

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