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Shriram Janmabhoomi,...
Shriram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya, U.P., ke sandarbh mein bahudha puche jane wale prashno dwara sach janiye
by: UnknownHow many of us know about the persons involved in pulling down the controversial structure the Babari Masjid in Ayodhaya? What is the importance of Ram janmabhoomi? Was the Babari structure built on the portions of Ram Mandir? All this and much more in a QuestionAnswer form, based on ground realities, presented in this book.
₹126.00
ISBN: 9788124602218
Year Of Publication: 2002
Edition: 1st
Pages : x, 146
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 22 cm.
Weight: 200
How many of us know about the persons involved in pulling down the controversial structure the Babari Masjid in Ayodhaya? What is the importance of Ram janmabhoomi? Was the Babari structure built on the portions of Ram Mandir? All this and much more in a QuestionAnswer form, based on ground realities, presented in this book.
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