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Yes. Construction of structures, either religious
or secular, over sites vandalised by the invaders has been a standard
practice of both Islam and Christianity all over the world. The
Hindus have been no exception to this barbaric practice. The objective
of the new structure is to show the conquered people that the invaders
were the new masters, and hence the structure had nothing but a
political message. To draw any other meaning clearly signifies that
the programme of trampling of the sentiments of the indigenous people
is sought to be continued. This is no way to have cordial relations
between groups. In the English translation of the Persian diary
of Babur Nama, Annete Beveridge mentions specifically the destruction
of the temple. She says that Babur was impressed with the dignity
and sanctity of the ancient Hindu shrine at the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi.
She also says that as an obedient follower of Mohammed, Babur regarded
the substitution of the temple by a mosque as a dutiful and worthy
action.
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