In which section of the Mahabharata the city of Hastinapur is depicted as a magnificent sight, resembling the vast ocean, filled with hundreds of grand mansions?

Adi Parvan

According to the Adi Parvan of the Mahabharata, the city of Hastinapur is depicted as a magnificent sight, resembling the vast ocean, filled with hundreds of grand mansions. The city's gateways, arches, and turrets are likened to gathering clouds, displaying a splendour comparable to that of Great Indra's celestial city.