Little Known Historical Facts about Ayodhya

Ayodhya is known as Saket which is an ancient city of India. As per the source, the town was prosperous and well fortified with a large population.

Saket

Ayodhya was the early capital of the kingdom of Kosala. The capital city of Kosaldesh was ruled by various eminent kings.

Capital of Kosala

The long line of ghats on River Saryu was constructed by Raja Darshan Singh in the first part of the 19th century. 

Saryu Ghat

As per the Hindu legend, the first man Manu founded Ayodhya, as recorded in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

Manu Connection

References of Ayodhya are also contained in the Athar Veda. Also, Jain traditions claim that five Tirthankaras were born at Ayodhya.

References

During the 11th and 12th century CE, the Kanauj kingdom arose in Ayodhya, then called Oudh or Awadh. Later, the region was included in the Delhi Sultanate, the Jaunpur kingdom, and in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire.

Under Different Regimes

Ayodhya or Awadhpuri, the birthplace of Lord Rama has been regarded as the first one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites or Mokshdayini Sapt Puris for Hindus. 

Pilgrimage Site