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According to the mosque's inscriptions, it was built in 1528–29 (935 AH) by Mir Baqi, a commander of the Mughal emperor Babur.
Aug 9, 2024 · Babri Masjid, mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, built under the Mughal emperor Babur, according to inscriptions. Hindus believe it was built on top of Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Rama, and the mosque was destroyed by Hindu activists in 1992.
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- 1528 – Mosque construction. Babri Mosque is built by Mughal commander Mir Baqi under the rule of the first Mughal king, Babur.
- 1853 – First recorded instance of conflict. A Hindu sect claims that a temple was destroyed during Babur’s reign to make way for the mosque.
- 1859 – The British erect a fence. The British colonial administration partitions the site into two separate sections for Hindus and Muslims. Muslims allowed to pray inside, while Hindus allowed to worship in the outer courtyard.
- December 23, 1949 – Mosque becomes a ‘disputed property’ The government declares the mosque a “disputed property” and locks its gate after idols of Ram deity are allegedly placed by Hindu priests inside the structure, according to police reports.
Dec 6, 2017 · The Babri Masjid is recognisably built in the Sharqi style of architecture (seen noticeably at Jaunpur) with the characteristic form given to the propylon. The domes, though large, are flattish and heavy.
In the 16th century a Mughal commander, Mir Baqi, had built a mosque, known as the Babri Masjid at a site identified by some Hindus as Ram Janmabhoomi, or the birthplace of Rama.
Hindu mobs tore down the 16th Century Babri mosque in India's holy city of Ayodhya on 6 December 1992. The riots that followed killed nearly 2,000 people.
Jan 1, 2022 · The Babri Masjid or Babri Mosque is a three-dome structure that was constructed in the city of Ayodhya, which is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, during the sixteenth century. It was built by Baqi Tashqandi also known as Mir Baqi, following orders issued by the Mughal emperor, Babur.
