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Construction of Rama Setu

Type: EngineeringConfidence: High

Under Nala’s direction, the allied forces construct a bridge across the ocean toward Lanka.

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Under Nala’s direction, the allied forces construct a bridge across the ocean toward Lanka. This episode is modeled as part of the Ramayana: Lanka Campaign arc and positioned in phase 1 using relative chronology (order 340). The record is prepared for comparative reading across textual, historical, and modern scholarly interpretations with explicit source-link traceability.

Why this confidence: Bridge-construction episode is textually explicit and repeatedly cited in modern Ramayana chronology discourse.

Valmiki Verse References

  • Valmiki Ramayana 6-22-61

    नलश्चक्रे महासेतुं मध्ये नदनदीपतेः ।

    nalaś cakre mahāsetuṁ madhye nadanadīpateḥ |

    Nala caused a great bridge to be built in the midst of the ocean.

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Interpretations

Event detail compares interpretations and linked sources in one place.

  • Astronomical dating · Roopa Bhaty

    Co-authored archaeo-astronomy literature stream aligns epic chronology analysis with broader ancient Indian astronomy study.

    Approximate range: -12000 to -500
    Supports research context rather than serving as direct chapter-level source citation.
  • Textual sequence · Valmiki Textual Tradition

    Yuddha Kanda describes the bridge construction under Nala as campaign logistics.

    Approximate range: -700 to -100
    Core war narrative event with explicit chapter-level references.

Sources

  • Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 22

    Valmiki Ramayana (translation portal) · 2009 · primary_text

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  • Pracheen Bharatiya Khagolvidnyan (co-authored listing)

    Roopa Bhaty; Nilesh Oak; Leena Damle · 2026 · modern_interpretation

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Related Events

These connections are surfaced transparently from explicit links, shared narrative position, geography, or event type.

  • Explicit relation

    Rama Marches to the Ocean Shore

    Allied forces advance to the southern coast, transitioning from search phase to invasion logistics.

    Type: Campaign MovementConfidence: High

  • Explicit relation

    Nala Appointed as Bridge Engineer

    Nala takes formal lead in bridge execution, organizing labor and material placement.

    Type: EngineeringConfidence: High

  • Explicit relation

    Angada’s Embassy to Ravana

    A final diplomatic mission offers negotiated release before full-scale war commences.

    Type: DiplomacyConfidence: High

  • Same arc

    Rama Appeals to the Ocean Deity

    Rama performs austerity and appeal at the shore before final bridge engineering decisions.

    Type: RitualConfidence: Medium