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. The destruction of the Babri Masjid in 1992 has emboldened others attempting to destroy mosques, providing them with a game plan. A moment that shook India’s foundation—when religion, politics, and identity collided at Ayodhya. The Babri Masjid demolition remains a haunting echo of unresolved tensions and enduring divides.
