The most interesting part of Rama's life is his marriage. In ancient times there was a custom that the husband was chosen. This custom came out of the tendency to warfare. At every little trouble the princes of the time were up in arms even in such matters as marriage. In order to avoid war the father of Sita invited all the princes and potentates of his land and gave the right of selection to his daughter. There was a time appointed when they all gathered in the royal gallery adorned in their regal ornaments, decorations, and garbs.