“Gopnath Mahadev Temple: Shiv mandir that stood resilient in the face of 16th-century Islamic invasion”, Opindia, March 8, 2024:
“India’s great and rich history has global recognition. The temples of India are regarded as the finest examples of architecture. Even today, the country has many temples that astound even the most modern architecture. It appears hard to know how these temples were constructed in ancient times.
However, foreign Islamic invaders in India primarily targeted temples for destruction and looting. The reason for this is not merely that those people resisted idol worship. One of the reasons behind this is that the entire history and self-esteem of the people were linked to a temple in India.
Along with the temple, the country’s educational system was also destroyed. History states that the Islamists attacked and destroyed several universities and libraries in India which consisted of ancient Indian knowledge.
Today we will discuss one such temple that was conquered by Muslim invaders in the 16th century. The temple’s name is Gopnath Mahadev Mandir and its history is also very interesting…..”
Read the full article at Opindia.com
