Ayodhya
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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अयोध्या (ayodhyā).
Proper noun
Ayodhya
- A city, the administrative headquarters of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India, on the bank of the Sarayu river.
- (Hinduism, historical) A legendary city, the ancient capital of Kosala kingdom, and birthplace of the Hindu deity Rāma.
Related terms
- อยุธยา (à-yút-tá-yaa)
- Ayutthaya
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Translations
Ancient city in India
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- English terms derived from Sanskrit
- English terms derived from the Sanskrit root युध्
- English terms borrowed from Sanskrit
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- en:Historical capitals
- en:Ramayana