#71 - Dr. Meenakshi Jain on Glory, Destruction, Tragedies and Defiant Resilience of Eternal Kashi

Dr. Meenakshi Jain is a distinguished Indian historian known for her extensive research on Indian cultural and religious history. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Delhi and has been a former fellow at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. Dr. Jain gained prominence for her work on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir case, particularly through her book which analyzes historical evidence regarding the Ram Janmabhoomi site. Her scholarly work often challenges conventional narratives in Indian history, focusing on Hindu temple architecture and the history of religious and cultural sites in India. Dr. Jain's contributions are pivotal in the discourse on India's historical heritage.