Don't delude yourself.
Why is it always instead why can't so called liberals call out Mughals of what they were ?
Invading foreign barbarians ?
how difficult is that ?
Ram Temple was not majority appeasement it was a judgement from supreme court bench,
Unless in your victimhood complex everyone is against muslims..
it is not OPindia,besides ill rather read OpIndia than RNDTV where half of the anchors are relatives of congress & Communist Party Members.
No it was the clear result of socialist policies of Nehru which destroyed agriculture reforms.
Yes They were Evil,Bond villains have class atleast.
Did the britishers who invaded and killed Indians called their kids Indians ?
They looted India, killed Indians ,converted those who were scared of them, that's their legacy.
Biggest lie ever told in India is about Sufis.
Here is the list of temples in Kashmir demolished by the Sufi
1)Hari Parbat
Tohafut-Ul-Ahbab records
” Araki proclaimed that the purpose of his visiting Kashmir was to pull down temples of Hindus. His first task was to put an end to the customs, traditions and habits of the Hindus (Kafirs) . He ordered a band of sufis and devotees to come to his presence. Taking this group along with him, he came to the Koh-i-Maran(Hari parbat). He made all the polytheists, corrupt and dissipated people run away from that place. He ordered baton charging of dancing and singing women, musicians and drumbeaters until they disappeared. A prayer house of the infidels existed at that place.Its foundation was dismantled, and the idol house was set on fire till it was fully consumed in flames. The bright candle of religion and Islam brought by the Prophet, and the law of his religion and the path of Mustafa and Murtaza (Ali) was lighted. He initiated the task of breaking the idols and idol..Later, he took along with him a group of his associates and Sufis and went up the heights of Hari Parbat. Together they destroyed even the smallest remnant of the temple and scattered pieces of the idols (previously broken by them). He directed that the ground where the temple stood be levelled so that the foundation for a Mosque (Bait-Ulla) could be laid on it”[2].
Hari Parbat(also known as
Pradyumna) is a temple dedicated to
Goddess Sharika. The current temple was built during the days of Dogra rule.The original temple was built by Kashmiri king Ranaditya
Rajatarangini records, “The royal couple (Ranaditya) built the temple of Ranarambhasvamin and Ranarambhadeva and a matha for Pashupata (mendicants) on the hill of Pradyumana”[3]
Archaeologist
Mark Aurel Stein remarks, “The E. slope and foot of the hill is now covered by extensive buildings, including sarais connected with the famous Muhammedan shrines of Muqaddam Sahib and Akhund Mulla Shah. These probably occupy the sites of earlier Hindu structures such as the mathas referred to in the above verse”[4].
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Stein records, “A short distance to the S.E. of Bhimasvamin rock and outside Akbars fortress has the Ziarat of Bahaud-Din Sahib, built, undoubtedly with the materials of an ancient temple. The cemetery which surrounds it maintains also many ancient remains in its tombs and walls. To the S.W. corner of this cemetery rises a ruined gateway built of stone blocks of remarkable size and still of considerable height. This structure is traditionally believed by the Srinagar Pandits to have belonged to the temple of Shiva Praveshvara which Kalhana mentions as the first shrine created by Pravarasena in his new capital”[5].
A Sharada bilingual inscription near Ziarat of Bahauddin Sahib that replaced an earlier Hindu strcture (pic courtesy : Kashmir Life)
2) Chamundi Temple
Its stone walls, five to six yards high, were left standing but the stones and earth that had formed the foundation of the temple inside were taken out. A mosque was raised inside the compound where the temple stood previously[6].
3) Mahasen(Mamaleshwara) Temple
In his search for timber for the construction of the hospice at Zadibal, Araki went to Kamaraj, the site of the Mahasen temple where Hindus used to visit for pilgrimage. The temple housed a stone idol surrounded by tall fir and deodar trees, felling of which was prohibited out of respect for the temple. After breaking the idols and setting the temple on flames to raze it to ground, Araki engaged himself in felling trees. At the site of the temple that was destroyed, he built a Jamía mosque[7].
A surviving structure of the great Mamaleshwara Temple destroyed by Sufi Saint Shamsuddin Araqi
A surviving structure of the great Mamaleshwara Temple destroyed by Sufi Saint Shamsuddin Araqi
4) Warblaru(Varbal-Bhuteshwara)
A big temple existed in Baramulla area in Kamaraj pargana. It was called Warbalaru in Kashmiri language. Araki destroyed it and erected a mosque over its ruins. An Imam and caller of prayer (muíezzin) were appointed for the mosque[8].
According to Kalahana’s Rajatarangini, this agrahara was established by king Jaluka
Archaeologist Stein notes
Ruins of Shiva Temple destroyed by Sufi Saint Shamsuddin Araki
5) Nandraja(Nandakeshwar Temple)
The imposing Nadraz temple in Shivaz in the Pargana of Kamaraj was destroyed by Araki and a Jamia mosque was raised on its ruins[11].
Ruins of the destroyed Nandakeshwar Temple.
6) Bomar
Araki’s converted disciple
Shri Bhat was assigned the task of destroying this temple in Bomar. Since the villagers of Bomar were mostly soldiers by profession, they fought against the razing Sufis for two days but lost. The Temple was destroyed, the various trees in the premises felled to lay the foundation of a mosque. The idol placed under the threshold of the mosque so that visitors to the mosque would trample it under their feet.
7) Shri Bhat also destroyed the famous temples of
Kamaraj, which for example, included those of
Uttarasher (sic),
Badakot,
Kubisher (sic), and
Gushi Temple in the localities of
Kandi,
Shaki Shiraz (sic),
Kupwarah and
Drang. In the remote areas of the towns of
Sopore and
Baramulla, and in inner rural areas of Kamaraj, he pulled down all temples and built mosques in their place. The temples of
Jatti Renu, Kandi Renu, Bachhi Renu in
Kamaraj and
Satwal temple in
Sopore were all razed and destroyed[12].
Remains of Bhuniyar Temple destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi
About the destruction of Buniyar, Dr.Mohan Lal Koul records
Ruins of Shankara Gaurisha Temple destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi
Ruins of Sugandesha Temple in Pattan destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi
Ruins of Sugandesha Temple in Pattan destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi
8) Paneh Renu
Araki had built the Nurbakhshiyyeh hospice (Khanqah) in the locality of Zadibal which had the huge
Paneh Renu Temple to its right. The temple had a spring skirted by tall firs and other trees. Araki wanted the temple to be destroyed and the trees felled and assigned the task to Hazrat Baba. A Mosque was built on the ruins[14].
9) Bhimasvamin (Bomeh Swami)
Since this big temple was situated close to the graveyards of the Sayyids and Shaykh Bahauíd-Din, Araki believed that pulling it down and destroying it was incumbent upon Muslims. He personally supervised its demolition. A mosque was constructed on it and a muíezzin was appointed. This place was given to Malik Regi Chak for burying the dead of his family and close relatives and friends[15].
Remains of Ganesha Bhimaswamin Temple destroyed by Shamsuddin Araki (pic courtesy :
http://www.geocities.ws/san_rak2002/gan.index.html)
10) Bakhi Renu in Udran (Doda)
When Araki and his men proceeded to demolish this temple, Hindus from the regions of Udaran and Sipahiyan-e-Hind, took up bows, arrows and other arms and locked the idl-razing Sufis into battle for several days. The Sufis were forced to retreat towards Zaldagar plains to protect Araki who was brought under security to the house of one Abdal Magray whose wife was the daughter of Malik Musa Raina (king’s regent). Womenfolk and servants of the neighbouring Hindu household hurled garbage at the idol breaker sufis as they had deserted and demolished their temples. Musa Raina accompanied Araki on the mission of demolishing the temple and also asked his son Malik ëAli Raina to arrest the leading personalities among Hindus. Many of them were sent to prisons and many were banished to regions outside the valley. Even the smallest trace of the temple was effaced – stone-idols broken into pieces and crushed, wooden idols set on fire and the temple complex inundated.With not a trace of the temple left, a mosque was constructed on the site. Since this was the only place where Araki faced resistance to temple demolition , he compared it to a Jihad and he named it Islampor. A two-storey structure was raised here[16].
11) Mankeh Renu
This temple on the island of Kol Blareh was demolished by Araki in person. He built a mosque on its foundation. Having done it, he left behind one of his dervishes for conducting five-time Muslim prayers and for giving call for prayers (azaan).
Janak Renu The big Janak Renu temple stood towards the north of Idgah in a place known as ìKalanvethî. Araki demolished it and built a mosque on the site. Orchards endowed to the temple were turned into melon and melons growing farms. A mulla with a couple of sentries was appointed to look after it[17].
Ancient Manasbal Temple destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi
12) Vetalun
Situated near Rainawari, this well-known temple was visited by Jogis from all over India in large groups on pilgrimage. Araki came to this place and got it demolished and got a mosque built on its ruins/site. The ground lying all around the temple was cleared of dirt, and cells were erected on it.
13) Tashwan
The temple was destroyed and most of its big stones used for building the Zadibal hospice. Some of the stones retrieved from the destroyed temple were carried to Islampur for use in the hospice at that place. Some stones were used in the construction of a canal at the same place.
14) Udernat
This temple on an island of Dal was demolished by Araki and a mosque built on the ruins.
15) Sadas Molo
This temple situated close to the Bazar-e Misgaran was demolished on Araki’s orders. The site was levelled and a Mosque constructed. Araki bestowed his follower Khwaja Tajuíd-Din with the land and along with the mosque.
16) Modrenu
Gangabal was a very important pilgrimage for Hindus and it was considered very holy. Hindus from all over The people of India considered it as holy as the water of the Ganges. Anybody visiting Kashmir would visit the Sudarabal temple there and have a dip in the waters of its spring. Araki demolished this temple and built a mosque on its ruins. The temple lands were seized as endowment, and a mulla was appointed to conduct five-time congregational prayers according to Islamic tradition; its vineyard was given to be the property of the mosque. During the lifetime of Araki, Hindus could not go on the pilgrimage to Gangabal shrine.
17) Jogi Lankar
This Langar Khaneh (alms house) was located in the locality of Raenwor close to the waters of Dal Lake where Jogis and other Hindu piligirms from all over India used to stay and pray. This was the base camp for pilgrimage to all temples in Kashmir. Araki tried to obtain permission from Sultan Fath Shah for its demolition who refused it citing its construction by his grandfather BudShah. Araki then got Inrahim Magray the head of the justice department to issue a letter authorising its demolition. Araki took sufis along with him and engaged them in demolishing the structure. The site was levelled for the construction of a mosque and a prayer ground and a mosque was built there. While this was being done, local Hindus joined hands to to confront the sufis and fight against them but they were defeated[18].
18) Pandrethen
Sikandar, the Iconoclast, had demolished this lofty and massive temple and brought stones from this very idol temple for use in Jamiía Mosque and the tombs of the Sultan(s). The temple was rebuilt and restored to its previous glory by Sultan Zainul-ëAbidin. Araqi intended to have it demolished. An idol stood planted in the ground besides the building which Sikandar had not succeeded in breaking. It had been put to flames several times but in vain. It was pounded with iron rods and other strong metals but it did not break. Not a single limb of the statue could be broken. Araki tried hard to have it destroyed but it did not break. He then asked for the earth and stones underneath the idol be removed to make a deep crater. This and other statues were buried in the ditch and covered with earth and stones. Four cells were raised on each of the four corners of the complex. The structure that was raised on the ruins of the demolished temple comprised of two floors[19].
Ruined temple at Pandrethan Destroyed by Sufi saint Shamsuddin Araqi.
A partially surviving image of Ganesha from Pandrethan Temple destroyed by Araqi
Multilated idol of Kubera from Pandrethan shrine destroyed by Sufi saint Shamsuddin Araqi.
19) Idol temple of Metna Spring
It was demolished and converted into a mosque. Not a trace of demolished temple was left behind.
Kharboshtaz Temple He also demolished the temple of Kharboshtaz. This one was more popular than many other idol temples of Kashmir.
20) Ten temples demolished
The temples of
Jwalamukhi, Khodrenu, Lankeh Renu, Bakhi Renu, Luti Renu, Soneh Renu, Parzdan, Tsarenmal, Kupwur and
Zachaldor were demolished by Shamsuíd-Din and mosques were built at their site.
21) Sonwar Temple
A temple stood in the village called Sonwar. On the ruins of the (demolished) temple, a mosque was raised so that five-time a-day namaz (prayer) could be offered.
Mutilated idol from the remains of Temple at Sonwar destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi.
22) Advin Pargana
Temple It was demolished and a mosque was built at the site. Mullas were appointed to bring Islam to the place. They were taught the obligations of faith and Islam, namaz and ablution, etc.
23) Kalehbod Temple
This big temple was demolished and on its ruins a Jamiía mosque was built.
24) Narvora Temple
Araki demolished this temple that stood close to the spring in the village of Narvor Narwol and built a mosque on its ruins. A mulla was appointed to take care of it .
25) Vejnath Temple
This beautiful and artistic temple in the town of Vejehbrara (present day Bijbehara) with four rising pinnacles, was demolished by Sikandar the Iconoclast who got the pinnacles removed without causing them any damage. These were placed on four well-known structures in the city – Jamiía Masjid, thospice of Amir Sayyid ëAli Hamadani, cupola of Sikandar’s tomb, and his palace. The temple was restored to its earlier glory during the reign of Sultan Zainuíl-íAbidin. Araki ensured that the foundations of the temple were demolished, and its stones were brought to the city, where these were used to build the boundary wall of the Hamadaniyyeh hospice. A mosque was raised in its place.
26) Perzehyar Temple
It stood in the same locality (Vejehblareh/ Vejebror). It was also demolished and with that all traces of idol worshipping and polytheism and also the customs and shrines of the infidels were uprooted once for all.
27) Kuther Temple
A temple stood in Kuther by the side of the spring. Araki dispatched a group of sufis to demolish it. Arrangements were made for five-times congregational prayers in that mosque. A mulla was appointed to look after these duties.
28) Achhabal Temple
An idol temple stood in the village of Achhabal by the side of the source of water. It was annihilated, and a mosque was raised at the site. One of the Sufis named Mulla Shankar was appointed Imam to lead congregational prayers .
Ruins of temple at Martand (Achabal) destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi
29) Temples at Sagam and Lokeh (Bhavan)
Many temples stood in the villages of Sagam and Lokeh (Bhavan) by the side of the springs and away from these. These were annihilated and mosques in their place built. Mullas were appointed to conduct prayers.
30) Verinag Temple
The big temple which existed close to the spring in the village of Ver was demolished and a mosque was raised in its place. A Mulla was appointed to conduct prayers, give call for the prayer and deliver sermons. After the demolition of this temple, bands of dervishes and sufis came to every place in the village and along the road where there were temples. They destroyed not only the temples of the infidels but also uprooted their customs and traditions. They wiped out all signs of idols and their remains so that the banner of Islamic religion and the shariía (law) began all over that region[20].
Remains of Verinag temple destroyed by Shamsuddin Araqi
Sufi lessons of ‘Peace’ and ‘Tolerance’ under Shamsuddin Araqi
Under Shamsuddin Araqi, Hindus of Kashmir had to physically bow to Muslims, failing which they were beaten to death. Just like Jews of Nazi Germany, Hidu Kafirs of Araqi’s Kashmir were expected to dress distinctly from Muslims. Hindus were prohibited from wearing luxuries and had to present themselves deplorably. They were not supposed to ride horses – considered a prestigious animal in medieval ages!
Tohafut-Al-Ahbab lists the following incident that recounts how a Hindu horseman was almost beaten to death by the Sufis when he failed to bow to Araqi
This is how Araqi justified the above inhuman violence by Sufis :
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