A Chronology of Ayodhya Ram Mandir's History,
\ from 1528 to 2024
This is a look back at how a 500-year struggle led to the building of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, which is being witnessed by the entire nation at the ceremony in the historic city.
Delhi, New: The massive Ayodhya temple, which has 44 doorways, over 400 pillars, and a recently created idol of Lord Ram, was formally opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in front of hundreds of religious leaders, lawmakers, and Bollywood stars.
Following a 500-year controversy, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was built. This is the story of how the nation witnessed the celebration in the ancient city.
1528: Babri Masjid's Origin
Mughal emperor Babur commander Mir Baqi built the Babri Masjid in 1528, which marked the start of the Ram Temple movement. Decades of disagreements and hostilities between the two populations were caused by the notion that the mosque was constructed on the site of a Hindu temple.
1751: A Maratha Claim
In his book "Tryst with Ayodhya: Decolonization of India," writer and former Rajya Sabha MP for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Balbir Punj claims that the Marathas attempted to conquer Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura, so laying the groundwork for several disputes.
1858: Nihang Sikhs' Demand
Nihang Sikhs attempted to establish Babri Masjid as the birthplace of Lord Ram in 1858. This episode foreshadowed future confrontations by starting the battle for control of the contested site.
In a historic 2019 decision, the Supreme Court noted that Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Khalsa and twenty-five Nihang Sikhs had allegedly broken into the mosque's grounds and claimed that the location was the ancient birthplace of Lord Ram.
1885: The First Legal Claim
The first lawsuit was launched in 1885 by Raghubar Das, a priest of the Nirmohi Akhara, who wanted to erect a temple in the mosque's outer courtyard. Despite being rejected, it established a legal precedent and prolonged the conflict.
By then the site was surrounded by a fence erected by the British authority in the city to designate Muslim and Hindu places of worship, and it remained that way for almost ninety years.
1949: 'Ram Lalla' Idols Inside Babri Masjid
The 'Ram Lalla' idols were placed inside the Babri Masjid on the evening of December 22, 1949, which heightened religious sensitivities surrounding the monument and resulted in legal disputes over its ownership.
The idols "appeared" inside the mosque, according to the Hindus. This year was the first time the property dispute was brought before a judge.
1950-1959: Legal Suits Multiply
The Sunni Central Waqf Board sought ownership of the site, while Nirmohi Akhara sought permission to worship the idols. The ensuing ten years saw a sharp increase in court cases.
The legal maze grew more complex.
1986-1989: Babri Masjid Locks Opened
The controversial decision to unlock the Babri Masjid's locks and permit Hindus to pray there occurred in 1986, during the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress government in central India. This choice constituted a turning point in the Ram Janmabhoomi story and increased tensions.
The demands for a temple increased in 1990 when the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) set a deadline for the construction of the Ram Mandir. BJP stalwart LK Advani also started his Rath Yatra during this time.
A dramatic change occurred when political figures, especially those from the BJP and VHP, rallied people to support Ram Janmabhoomi's "liberation."
1990: Rath Yatra And Failed Demolition Attempt
In 1990, amid mounting political unrest and the Mandal Commission's implementation, L.K. Advani organized the Rath Yatra to garner support for the temple. Even though the effort to destroy the mosque was unsuccessful, it was a crucial turning point for the movement.
1992: The Infamous Demolition
The Babri Masjid's demolition in 1992 marked the culmination. Hindu protestors destroyed the mosque in defiance of promises made to the Supreme Court. The riots that ensued after the apocalyptic catastrophe permanently altered Indian politics.
1993-1994: Post-Demolition Riots
Following the demolition of the Babri Masjid, sectarian riots broke out all throughout India, killing people and damaging property.
Dr. Ismail Faruqui contested the Central government led by PV Narasimha Rao's acquisition of the disputed region, which resulted in a 1994 Supreme Court decision. The acquisition was upheld by the court, solidifying the state's role in the case.
2002-2003: ASI's Excavation And Allahabad High Court Hearing
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) carried out excavations and claimed to have found evidence of a Hindu temple beneath the mosque. The Allahabad High Court started considering the title dispute in 2002.
The court case went on.
2009-10: Liberhan Report Submission
In its report, which was filed following 399 sittings over 16 years, the Liberhan Commission implicated significant persons and provided thorough evidence on the demolition of the Babri Masjid.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, LK Advani, and other BJP leaders were named in the June 2009 report that the Liberhan Commission presented, some 17 years after it began its probe.
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The area was split between Muslims, Hindus, and the Nirmohi Akhara in the 2010 Allahabad High Court order, which attempted to end the strife. However, there were appeals and legal challenges to the decision.
2019: Supreme Court's Historic Judgment
In a historic ruling in 2019, the Supreme Court gave Hindus full ownership of the contested land so they may build the Ram Temple there and designated a different location for a mosque.
2020: Ram Temple Foundation Stone
On August 5, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the cornerstone for a stately Ram Temple to be built on the site of the Babri Mosque.
Enacting a 'Bhoomi Pujan' and setting up the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust cleared the path for the building of the Ram Temple, providing some kind of resolution to an extensive legal dispute.
2024: PM Modi Inaugurates The Ram Temple
On January 22, 2024, Prime Minister Modi presided over the consecration of the Ram Lalla deity in the recently constructed Ayodhya temple.
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