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The so called "Akbar fort" was a very important temple site for Hindus before Mughal Emperor Akbar built his fort right on top of it.
A 7th century pilgrim, Xuanzang saw Hindus worshiping at Akshayvat. The temple was removed when fort was built,but the tree survived
The so called "Akbar fort" was a very important temple site for Hindus before Mughal Emperor Akbar built his fort right on top of it.
A 7th century pilgrim, Xuanzang saw Hindus worshiping at Akshayvat. The temple was removed when fort was built,but the tree survived
Akshayvat was sacred to Hindus for thousands of years. When Mughals under Akbar built thee fort, they removed the upper portion of temple.
Cunnigham, a 19th century British archaeologist, could still find remains of the temple. Cunnigham's ASI 1862 report in the screenshot
Cunnigham, a 19th century British archaeologist, could still find remains of the temple. Cunnigham's ASI 1862 report in the screenshot
The fort has largely remained untouched and it was not open to visitors. From Cunnigham's observations, it appears that a large scale excavation could unearth ancient monuments buried deep inside Akbar fort
This article says Akshayvat was cut down by Mughals 23 times,the first time under Akbar when fort was built.If true, this again reinforces that even during days when Akbar had no official persecution policy,Hindus continued to be persecuted at ground level
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