Valmiki Ramayana · Ayodhya Kanda · Sarga 1
द्वादशवर्षसाहस्रं राज्यं कृत्वा महायशाः ।
जगाम परमं स्थानं ब्रह्मणः सदनं प्रति ॥
Having ruled the kingdom for twelve thousand years, the highly glorious king attained the supreme state, proceeding to the abode of Brahma.
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बारह हज़ार वर्षों तक राज्य करने के बाद, महायशस्वी राजा ब्रह्मलोक को प्राप्त हुए।
Ayodhya is described as a city of twelve leagues in length and three in width, well-laid-out with broad roads. The description emphasizes order, prosperity, and righteous governance — all of which will be disrupted by the events of this Kanda. The detailed city description is a hallmark of Valmiki's poetic style.
राजमार्ग — royal road, main thoroughfareयोजन — an ancient measure of distance (approx. 8-9 miles)