Babri Masjid demolition and communal tensions from "summary" of A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
The demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, was a pivotal event in Indian history. The mosque, which had stood for centuries, was destroyed by a mob of Hindu extremists, leading to widespread communal tensions across the country. The incident sparked violence between Hindus and Muslims, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries. The roots of the Babri Masjid demolition can be traced back to the 16th century when the Mughal emperor Babur constructed the mosque in Ayodhya. However, it was believed by many Hindus that the mosque was built on the birthplace of Lord Ram, a revered deity in Hinduism. This belief fueled tensions between the two communities for centuries. In the 1980s, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a campaign to build a Ram temple at the site of the mosque. The movement gained momentum and support from Hindu nationalists, leadi...
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