Sri Ram Mandir: Archaeology, Achitecture and Politics

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Archaeology and architecture. 3. Politics. Bibliography.

The volume examines the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, exploring the antecedents of the dispute and the cultural matrix of the site of Ram Janmabhoomi. It cites the developments at the site that have taken place over time. Supporting the argument that the site belongs to the Hindus, it points to proof of a Hindu shrine at the place in the ancient past. It cites the excavations that have been undertaken at the site and views the findings of the Archaeological Society of India there. It views the developments in the matter in the judicial arena to present a case for the Hindutva argument. Quoting from Indologists and scholars, it refers to the controversy as a result of perversion of secularism.