Hindu nationalism

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Hindu nationalism is (as Ed Poor would put it) a nationalistic political belief found among some Hindus.

Part of the beliefs that distinguish it from other forms of nationalism include:

[edit] Actions by Hindu nationalists

The Babri Mosque was a historic monument in India which was destroyed by Hindus due to a gripe regarding the location of a historical temple. Ayodhya is said to be the birthplace of the Hindu Avatar of Vishnu, Rama.[citation needed] Hindu nationalists claim that Babur's commander-in-chief Mir Baki destroyed an existing Hindu temple at the site.[citation needed] The Babri Mosque was one of the largest mosques in the state Uttar Pradesh, where 31 million Muslims lived. The ensuing riots are known as the Ayodhya Riots.

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