Ayodhya is considered an ancient city, traditionally believed to have been founded by Manu, the progenitor of mankind, and served as the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty (including Lord Rama). Historically, it was known as Saket, with Gupta Emperor Skandagupta often credited with moving his capital there and renaming it Ayodhya in the 4th century.
Ayodhya is known as Saket in Hindu Mythology and was founded by Suryavanshi dynasty. Nawab waris (heir) of the Oudh Sadat Khan laid the foundation stone of the present city. He built his residence at Ayodhya at Lachman ghat known as “Kila Mubarak'.
This is a true story of 1998 when a monkey saved the Hanuman Garhi temple at Ayodhya by defusing a time bomb planted in the main electric supply panel of the temple by Hooji Terrorists.
The Ayodhya dispute has been a disputed focal point between the Hindu and Muslim communities since the 19th century. According to the mosque's inscriptions, it was built in 935 AH (1528/1529CE) by Mir Baqi, a commander of the Mughal emperor Babur.
The Manu established Ayodhya and that his son Ikshwaku was the first King of Ayodhya. According to Ramayan there were around 33 kings between Ikshvaku & Shri Ram including kukshi, Vikukshi, Bana, Anaranya, Prithu etc.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Temple Built To Last 1,000 Years, Here’s How
Who ruled Ayodhya after Ram died?
Rama and his brothers were succeeded by their respective sons; Kusha had inherited South Kosala and Lava had inherited North Kosala, while Bharata's children, Taksha and Pushkara, had inherited Takshashila and Pushkalavati respectively.
The creator of the Ramayana, Valmiki, goes beyond storytelling, as though he has visited the places he speaks of. Thousands of years after it was first written, historians and scientists, alike, have argued over possible evidence that suggests the Ramayana is not a myth, but in fact, did take place in real time.
According to another theory, it is a fictional city, and the present-day Ayodhya (originally called Saketa) was renamed after it around the 4th or 5th century, during the Gupta period.
On a site significant to both Hindus and Muslims was a Mughal-era mosque, the Babri Masjid, which was destroyed in 1992 amid interreligious tensions. After a 2019 Supreme Court verdict granting the site to Hindus, a new Ram temple was built, opening on January 22, 2024.
The Government declares the site a “contested area” and locks the entrance. 1950: Hindu sides file Suits – Two suits are filed in Faizabad Court by Gopal Simla Viharad and Paramhansa Ramachandra Das, seeking permission to conduct Hindu pujas to Ram Lalla.
Rajesh Kumar archeological evidences of the original structure promoted SC to pass it's verdict. During excavations to construct Ram temple, Budhism related evidences were found & preserved.. this has been filed in Supreme Court for record in Ayodhya issues!!
Trust for Temple Construction: The Supreme Court directed the Centre, which had acquired the disputed land and adjacent areas, to set up a trust for the construction of the temple. This was part of the verdict to resolve the dispute and facilitate the construction of the Ram temple at the site.
On November 25, 2025, the magnificent Ram Mandir will witness a grand flag-hoisting ceremony, led by our respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji.
Those who believe that Rama was a historic figure, place his birth around 1800 BCE. However, the archaeological excavations at Ayodhya have not revealed any significant settlement before 500 BCE. Consequently, a number of other places have been suggested as the birthplace of Rama.
The total cost of the temple project is estimated at around Rs 1,800 crore, and billing of about Rs 1,500 crore has been completed so far," Mishra said. He said people from across the country opened their purses generously since a funding campaign was launched in 2022.
The mob set upon the building with axes, hammers, and grappling hooks, and within a few hours, the entire structure, made from mud and chalk, was levelled. The then Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao has been often criticized for his mishandling of the situation.
Abhiram Das took the idol from Vrindavan Das and grasping it with both his hands, walked past him—as if he were not there—towards the wall that separated the inner courtyard around the Babri Masjid from the outer courtyard that contained the Ramachabutara.
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, stands as a symbol of faith, devotion, and perseverance for millions of Hindus. The temple was inaugurated on January 22, 2024, in a grand ceremony attended by devotees and dignitaries. This marked the culmination of decades of legal and political battles over the site.
The idol is carved from a rare black stone called Krishna Shila, found in Karnataka. This Ram Mandir Murti black stone has been carefully chosen for its divine attributes and durability.
The Ram Mandir was built with funds gained through international fundraising drives, involving nearly two million volunteers. Ramnath Kovind was the first to contribute, donating ₹500,000 on 14 January 2021, during his tenure as the president of India.
The issues revolve around the control of a site regarded since at least the 18th century among many Hindus to be the birthplace of their deity Rama, the history and location of the Babri Masjid at the site, and whether a previous Hindu temple was demolished or modified to create the mosque.
According to Hindu mythology, Ashwathama is believed to be alive, cursed to immortality with suffering due to his actions during the Mahabharat war. Numerous people have claimed to have seen him.
After a 31-year ban, the Indo-Japanese animated film 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' is making a comeback in Indian theatres. Originally released in the nineties but banned due to its Japanese production and depiction of Hindu gods, it will now be available in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu starting October 18.
Rama is considered by many Hindus to be a real historical figure, although this is not likely. Historians doubt that Rama ever was incarnate on Earth or that the circumstances in the Ramayana were likely to have happened. However, places that exist in these stories are real, such as Sri Lanka and Ayodhya.
