1992 Babri Masjid demolition

The Babri Masjid demolition occurred in Ayodhya, India, on December 6, 1992, when thousands of Hindu activists demolished a mosque built in the 16th century. Hindus believed it was on the birthplace of Lord Ram, a significant deity in Hinduism. The event led to widespread communal violence and riots across India, resulting in thousands of deaths and deepening Hindu-Muslim tensions. The demolition sparked ongoing legal and political disputes regarding religious heritage and property, culminating in a pivotal Supreme Court decision in 2019 that allowed the construction of a Hindu temple on the site, further shaping India’s socio-political landscape.