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Ayodhya: Full Story Of The Temple Town In Pictures
The site of the Ram Temple had been disputed for decades until last year when the Supreme Court in November awarded a Hindu group, the ownership of the site. Here's a the story of the temple town of Ayodhya, in pictures
The site of the Ram Temple had been disputed for decades until last year when the Supreme Court in November awarded a Hindu group, the ownership of the site. Here's a the story of the temple town of Ayodhya, in pictures
5th Century BCE
According to the poet Valmiki, who wrote the ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana, Ayodhya is the birthplace of Dasaratha's son Ram.
1528
Babri Masjid is constructed in Ayodhya by Mughal emperor Babur.
1853
First recorded instance of religious violence near the site.
1949
Ram & Sita idols placed at the site. The government declares the site disputed.
1984
Hindus form a committee to build a temple on the site.
1986
VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) lays the foundation for the Ram temple.
1990
BJP supremo LK Advani undertakes 'Rath Yatra.'
1991
BJP comes to power in Uttar Pradesh.
December 6, 1992
Babri Masjid is demolished.
1992
Liberhan Commission is formed.
The site of the Ram Temple had been disputed for decades until last year when the Supreme Court in November awarded a Hindu group, the ownership of the site. Here's a the story of the temple town of Ayodhya, in picturesRead More
According to the poet Valmiki, who wrote the ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana, Ayodhya is the birthplace of Dasaratha's son Ram. Read More
Babri Masjid is constructed in Ayodhya by Mughal emperor Babur. Read More
First recorded instance of religious violence near the site. Read More
Ram & Sita idols placed at the site. The government declares the site disputed. Read More
Hindus form a committee to build a temple on the site. Read More
VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) lays the foundation for the Ram temple. Read More
BJP supremo LK Advani undertakes 'Rath Yatra.' Read More
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