30 years 78 days old case, 353 years old dispute: Shahjahan ordered to demolish Kashi Vishwanath temple, Hindus protested, could not break the temple

On 15 October 1991, a petition was filed for the demolition of the Gyanvapi Masjid. Hearing on that is taking place today. The history of this petition, which is 30 years and 78 days old, dates back to 353 years ago when Aurangzeb came to visit Banaras. Let’s get down to the whole story from the beginning…

It has 3 parts. First, the history of temple demolition and mosque being built. Second, the structure of Kashi Mandir and Gyanvapi Masjid and third- the current dispute.

Here the history of Gyanvapi Mosque and Kashi Vishwanath Temple is completed. Further story of the structure of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Gyanvapi Mosque…

Here the story of its construction ends. Further talk about the 213 year old dispute related to Gyanvapi Masjid and 30 years 78 days old case, whose decision is still to come…

References:
1. Book of Dr. Vishwambhar Nath Pandey ‘Indian Culture, Mughal Heritage: The Decree of Aurangzeb’ Pages 119 and 120 of

2. Dr. AS Bhatt’s book ‘Dan Harawali’

3. L P Sharma’s book ‘Medieval India’

4. Books of Saki Mustaid Khan ‘Maside Alamgiri’

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