The Timeline of Ayodhya

Archaeological evidence suggests settlements in Ayodhya as early as the 8th century BCE.

Around 6th century BCE, Ayodhya emerges as a significant center of the Kosala kingdom

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In 1528AD Mughal emperor Babur constructed the Babri Masjid on a site Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Rama.

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Ayodhya becomes a rallying point during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

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In 1949 CE Idols of Lord Rama mysteriously appeared inside the Babri Masjid, sparking protests and leading to the locking of the site.

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From 1950s-1980s Legal battles ensue over the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, with various Hindu and Muslim groups staking claims to the site.

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In 1989 CE Hindu nationalist groups launch large-scale mobilization campaigns, escalating tensions.

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On December 6th 1992, a mob of Hindu kar sevaks demolishes the Babri Masjid

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In November 2019, the Supreme Court of India rules in favor of the Hindu parties, paving the way for the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site.

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