Table of Contents
- 1 Who was King of Ayodhya during Mahabharata?
- 2 Where was Ayodhya during Mahabharata?
- 3 Who is Ayodhya first king?
- 4 At what age did RAM become king?
- 5 Is Ramayana part of Mahabharat?
- 6 What is the significance of Ayodhya in Ramayana and Mahabharata?
- 7 What is the history of Ayodhya?
- 8 Who ruled Harishchandra in Ramayana?
Who was King of Ayodhya during Mahabharata?
Brihadbala is a character in the Indian epic Mahabharata. A descendant of Rama, he belongs to the Ikshvaku dynasty. Born to Vishrutavanta, he was the 117th generation of Ikshvaku Vansh and the last king of the Kosala Kingdom.
Where was Ayodhya during Mahabharata?
Ayodhya was the capital of the Kosala Kingdom during the times of Rama. After Rama, his sons Lava and Kusha inherited the kingdom which was divided into North Kosala, to the north of Ayodhya and East Kosala, to the east of Ayodhya. Shravasti was the capital of North Kosala.
Who is the king of Ayodhya in Ramayana?
| Dasharatha | |
|---|---|
| King Dasharatha grieves inconsolably at his obligation to banish Rama to the forest | |
| Predecessor | Aja |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Nemi Ayodhya, Kosala (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India) |
Who is Ayodhya first king?
According to Ramayana, Ayodhya was founded by Vaivasvata Manu(son of Lord Surya, and a descendant of Lord Brahma)and the first ruler of Ayodhya was Ikshvaku(Son Of Vaivasvata Manu).
At what age did RAM become king?
When rama was appointed as king by dasharatha ,rama had just crossed 26 years . And it was 27th year of him when he was aksed to leave ayodhya for 14 years. After that he return back at the age of 41. He then ruled for 11,000 years (some says 11,700 years) .
Who is Rama sister?
Shanta
Shanta is a character in the Ramayana. She was the daughter of King Dasharatha….
| Shanta | |
|---|---|
| Siblings | Rama (brother) Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna (half-brothers) |
| Spouse | Rishyasringa |
Is Ramayana part of Mahabharat?
The stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are set in different yugas. While we think these happened in two different yugas, in the Vishnu Purana, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are two chapters of the same story.
What is the significance of Ayodhya in Ramayana and Mahabharata?
Both Ramayana and Mahabharata describe Ayodhya as the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty of Kosala, including Rama and Dasharatha. The Purana-pancha-lakshana also describes the city as the capital of Ikshvaku kings, including Harishchandra.
Who was the king of Kosala in Mahabharata?
Eastern Kosala was captured by the Magadha king Jarasandha, who was later killed by Bhima in the Kurukshetra war of Mahabharata. Central Kosala, the original Kosala ruled by Rama, still had Ayodhya as its capital during the times of Mahabharata and was ruled by Dheerghayaghnya
What is the history of Ayodhya?
Ayodhya is a legendary city mentioned in the ancient Sanskrit -language texts, including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These texts describe it as the capital of the Ikshvaku kings, including Rama . The historicity of this legendary city is of concern to the Ayodhya dispute. According to one theory, it is same as the present-day Ayodhya city.
Who ruled Harishchandra in Ramayana?
The Purana-pancha-lakshana also describes the city as the capital of Ikshvaku kings, including Harishchandra. The Ramayana states that the city was ruled by king Dasaratha, a descendant of king Ikshvaku.