Is there any archaeological evidence to establish the antiquity of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi site?
Yes. In 1975-80, the Archaeological Survey of India, under the leadership of Prof B B Lal, took up extensive excavations, in different parts of India, to establish the various sites mentioned in Ramayan. Similar excavations were undertaken in Ayodhya, including in two places around the Babri structure. The team was able to establish that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi site was occupied prior to 7th century BC.
Related Questions
- Why are those who oppose the construction of the mandir at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi site called "Babur ke aulad" (descendants of Babur)?
- During the time of British rule, were there attempts at peaceful recovery of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi site?
- Could the Babri structure have been moved from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi site and built somewhere else?
