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During the time of Islamic rule, a peaceful
return of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi site to the Hindus would have defeated
the very purpose of constructing the Babri structure. This purpose was
to provide a visual reminder to the Hindus that Islam ruled even over
their holy sites, and that Hindus were now slaves.
However, Hindus insisted on having at
least a symbolic presence at the site. The permission to construct the
Ram Chabootar and Sita-ki-Rasoi next to the Babri structure was a recognition
of the Hindu sentiment of attachment to the site. Such a permission could
only be done by a person who wanted to be benign, namely Akbar. For the
Hindus, it was only a second best option. It was accepted only to establish
their rightful claim for a future return of the site.
One should not forget the fact that temples
were destroyed not only during the time of Babur. The record of Aurnagzeb
in this respect was particularly atrocious. Hence, to try for a full return
of the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi site would have been futile.
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