Koenraad Elst. Ayodhya: The Case Against the Temple (2002)
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Until the beginning of this century, official documents called it Masjid-i-Janamsthan, “mosque of the birthplace”, and the hill on which it stands was designated as Ramkot (Rama’s fort) or Janamsthan (birthplace). Since 1949, the building is effectively in use as a Hindu temple...
— Koenraad Elst on Ram Janmabhoomi
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Source: Wikiquote: "Ram Janmabhoomi" (Quotes about Ram Janmabhoomi, 20th to 21th century)
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About Koenraad Elst
Koenraad Elst (born 7 August 1959) is a Flemish author, known primarily for his support of the Out of India theory and the Hindutva movement.
About Koenraad Elst
Koenraad Elst (born 7 August 1959) is a Flemish author, known primarily for his support of the Out of India theory and the Hindutva movement.
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