(Though, It is altogether a different story that Bharat denied to accept the throne and ruled as a representative of Lord Rama for next 14 years.) Dwapar Yuga So, even if Rama would come back he wouldn’t be able to claim any right over the empire. Hence she asked for exactly 14 years for Rama’s exile. Kaikeyi being the witty person she was, she knew about this law. This rule is mentioned by Sage Valmiki in “ AYODHYA KAND” of Valmiki Ramayana. Tough, he can regain the kingdom by winning it back in a war or by any other means, but he cannot claim his right based on his royal blood anymore. During that time there was a rule that if a king would abandon his kingdom for 14 years then he would lose all his hereditary rights on that empire. We all know Ramayana is the story of Treta Yuga. Reason 1 Valmiki Ramayanaįirst reason was a political one. There are 3 prominent reasons associated with this which we will tell you today. But, Why did she ask for exactly 14 years? Why not more? Also, we know how Kaikeyi under influence of Manthara sent Rama to the forest for 14 years. We all know about Ramayana, one of the greatest epics of Hindu mythology.