Built Quote by Aurangzeb
“The houses of this country (Maharashtra) are exceedingly strong and built solely of stone and iron. The hatchet-men of the Govt. in the course of my marching do not get sufficient strength and power (i.e. time) TO DESTROY AND RAZE THE TEMPLES OF THE INFIDELS that meet the eye on the way. You should appoint an orthodox inspector (darogha) who may afterwards DESTROY THEM AT LEISURE AND DIG UP THEIR FOUNDATIONS”
About This Quote
The speaker describes strong stone temples and suggests appointing an inspector to systematically destroy them at leisure, reflecting a desire to eradicate non‑Islamic religious sites.
In simple terms: Strong temples face systematic destruction by appointed officials.
Key Takeaway
Recognize historical religious conflicts and their impacts.
Themes
religion
conflict
colonialism
power
heritage
Mood
somber
critical
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- heritage preservation
- interfaith dialogue
- policy review
Key Concepts
destruction
authority
cultural erasure
political control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reconcile with past religious violence?
- What measures protect cultural heritage today?
A Different Perspective
Such actions cause lasting cultural loss and resentment.
