In Jan1670, Krishna Janmsthan Temple was destroyed on orders of Aurangzeb.
The contemporary account Ma’sir-i-‘Ãlamgiri records:
"On 27th January: During this month of Ramzan..d reviver of the faith of the Prophet issued orders for d demolition of d temple situated in Mathura..
The contemporary account Ma’sir-i-‘Ãlamgiri records:
"On 27th January: During this month of Ramzan..d reviver of the faith of the Prophet issued orders for d demolition of d temple situated in Mathura..
..famous as the Dehra of Kesho Rai. In a short time by the great exertions of his officers the destruction of this strong foundation of infidelity was accomplished, and on its site a lofty mosque was built.. (2/4)
..Praised be the august God of the faith of !zl@m, that in the auspicious reign of this destroyer of infidelity and turbulence, such a wonderful and seemingly impossible work was successfully accomplished... (3/4)
..The idols, large and small, set with costly jewels which had been set up in the temple were brought to Agra, and buried under the steps of the mosque of the Begam Sahib, in order to be continually trodden upon. The name of Mathura was changed to Islamabad." (4/4)
This month in 1680 hundreds of temples was destroyed in Udaipur by Aurangzeb.
The contemporary account Ma’sir-i-‘Ãlamgiri records: "On the 29th January, Hasan Ali Khan...reported that one hundred and seventy-two other temples in the environs of Udaipur had been destroyed."
The contemporary account Ma’sir-i-‘Ãlamgiri records: "On the 29th January, Hasan Ali Khan...reported that one hundred and seventy-two other temples in the environs of Udaipur had been destroyed."
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