Sugriva married Ruma, but when Vali expelled him from Kishkindha and seized the kingdom, he took Ruma as well. She was reunited with Sugriva only after Rama killed Vali and restored the throne.
Surya fathered Sugriva, who was born with his father's solar radiance and destined to become king of the Vanaras at Kishkindha after his exile and Vali's death.
Hanuman was Sugriva's chief minister and most trusted companion during his exile on Rishyamukha. It was Hanuman who first encountered Rama and Lakshmana in the forest and brokered the alliance that would restore Sugriva's throne and launch the war against Lanka.
Sugriva allied with Rama after Rama killed his brother Vali. In return, Sugriva commanded the vanara army that searched for Sita and invaded Lanka.
Vali and Sugriva, once brothers ruling Kishkindha together, became mortal enemies when Sugriva sealed the cave entrance during Vali's fight with the demon Mayavi, believing Vali dead. Vali survived, accused Sugriva of treachery, drove him into exile on Rishyamukha, and seized his wife Ruma.
Lakshmana stormed into Kishkindha with bow drawn when Sugriva broke his promise to help find Sita, spending months in revelry instead. His fury shook the Vanara king into action, reminding Sugriva that the same arrows that killed Vali could find him too.
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