Ancient Times Ayodhya has been revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama for millennia. However, the construction of a specific temple at the site is not historically documented from ancient times. Babri Masjid Construction (1528): A mosque, known as the Babri Masjid, was built by Mughal Emperor Babur's general Mir Baqi on the site where Hindus believe Lord Rama was born. Babri Masjid Demolition (1992) The dispute over the site escalated during the late 20th century. On December 6, 1992, the Babri Masjid was demolished by Hindu activists, leading to widespread communal violence and tensions across India. Ram Janmabhoomi Movement The demolition of the Babri Masjid triggered a prolonged legal and political battle over the ownership of the site. Hindu nationalist organizations, led by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), spearheaded the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement, advocating for the construction of a Ram temple at the site.