Babri masjid: The destruction of the Babri Masjid

The destruction of the Babri Masjid in 1992 has emboldened others attempting to destroy mosques, providing them with a game plan. The Babri Masjid , a name that resonates with deep historical and cultural significance, stands as a symbol of the rich and complex tapestry of Indian history. Babri Masjid , constructed in Ayodhya in 1528–29, faced demolition in 1992, sparking global communal violence. A historic Hindu-Muslim dispute over its location on Ram Janmabhoomi persists. The Babri Masjid was a mosque built in 1528–29 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India , by the Mughal emperor Babur’s general, Mir Baqi. It became the focal point of a religious and political dispute between Hindus and Muslims over the centuries.