Institute For Rewriting Indian History (U.K.)

Newsletter No.4 of 16th June 1981

Mr.Godbole (0234 57388)

1.1 Correspondence

Letters were sent to: -

Mr.Philip Rawson of Durham University Museum.

Mr.David Attenborough.

Dr.Peter Hardy of School of Oriental & African Studies.

Mr.Bamber Gascoigne, presenter of "University Challenge".

Dr.Tadgell of Canterbury College of Art, who is studying Indian Art.

1.2 He was invited by Bedford Architects as a guest to one of their meetings, But the question of a lecture on Taj Mahal could not be pursued due to lack of slides for a show. Now a days people are more interested in a slide show than a theoretical discussion.

1.3 At long last Maharastra Mandal London published translation of Mr.Godbole's

analysis of the Taj Mahal legend in their brochure. Prof. Deshpande of Baroda University who happened to be in London read it and felt convinced.

1.4 Miss Geeta Bhide, a tourist guide from Bombay came to London but avoided meeting Mr.Godbole. She however took back with her copies of Mr.Godbole's analysis and other pamphlets and literature.

1.5 Encyclopaedia Britannica have again refused to modify the information on Taj Mahal. They say that before any changes are made they must be discussed and approved by the scholars in that field. But when we pointed out various absurdities in the legend and asked as to when they were discussed and approved by the scholars, Mr. Mahinske kept quiet.

1.6 The editor of Times of India has refused to publish Mr Godbole’s Analysis.

1.7 Mrs.Ambikar of Pune, India is trying to get Mr.Godbole's analysis published in Ekata -- a monthly in Marathi run by the RSS

1.8 Research Findings;

1.8.1 Leakages In the Taj Hahal

Everyone is now aware of the fact that Aurangzeb complained to his father Shahjahan in 1652 that the central edifice. Mosque and Jamait Khanna were leaking. It is interesting to see how various authors have tried to suppress or play down this fact.

A) June 1969 issue of the magazine MARG published from Bombay is a special issue on Taj. On page 54 Prof. Nath tells us " …. It is not known how in spite of all these precautions and care, dangerous cracks and leakages developed in the substructure just 4 years after its completion. Aurangzeb in his letter to Shahjahan in 1652 mentioned these cracks, which he noticed in the seven underground vaults. Thorough repair works were undertaken, though of course the nature of the cracks could not be interpreted ………….."

B) "………. Rather wistfully in 1652 Aurangzeb examined the premises and wrote a letter to his father "the dome of the holy tomb leaked in two places ……….. during the rainy season.” Shahjahan very likely took active steps to repair the damage, (Peacock Throne by Walder Hansen page 181, Publishers Holt Rhinehart and Winston.)

1.8.2. The Great British Conspiracy

We can now say with certainty that there was a consistent British attempt to hide the true nature of Taj Mahal and other monuments. They were not innocent bystanders and WERE NOT simply misguided by the prolonged misuse of such monuments as tombs and Mosques. IT IS NO ACCIDENT THAT FERGUSON CALLS HINDU ARCHITECTURE AS ARCHITECTURE OF THE CAVE MAN (1867) WHILE SIR MORTIMER WHEELER CALLS IT ARCHITECTURE OF THE JUNGLE MAN(1965).

1.8.3. Taj Mahal - Cobras in pairs can be seen all around at the top of the main entrance gate. (where tourists buy tickets)

1.8.4. Humayun's Tomb (Delhi) and Durgah of Shah Shurufoodeen Booulee Kullundule situated 50 miles North of Delhi have pinnacles which are very much similar to the one at Taj Mahal (Main Dome)

1.8.5. It is astonishing that though Mecca and Medina have no relics of the Prophet Mohammed, in various Mosques and Durgahs in India we find hairs from Prophet's beard; from his head and from his moustaches; his robe, his slippers, his vestment, his prayer carpet, his turban, turbans of Ali and of his sons Hassan and Hussain and even prayer carpet of Fatima. We wonder why Muslims go to Mecca at all I

1.8.6. Vishnu's Footprints are found in Humayun's Tomb. Similar footprints in other monuments are being explained away as those of the Prophet Mohmmed.

( For details of the findings contact Mr.Godbole)

2 Mr.B.K.Patel ( 01-203-2181)

I started, the journey in Ahmedabad (Karnavati) in November 1980. The first place we saw was Jammi Masjid I can say without any reservation that the Jammi Masjid is a Hindu Temple. The lotus flowers, signs of tridents, signs of pinnacles can he seen. (these are broken - most probably vandalised). I also visited the famous "Zulta. Minars" or Shaking Towers. These are two towers and they form part of so called

" Bibiji Ka Masjid". When you reach the top of the tower the guide gives it a push and the structure starts to shake. Nobody knows how this works or why this kind of towers were ever constructed. One of the two towers is.partly broken, the guide told us that the British broke the tower to see how it works, and could not put it back. Everybody seems to believe this story. I remembered a famous saying by Mr.P.N.Oak, which goes" The construction is all Hindu and destruction is all Muslim." The Britishers may not have broken the Tower. "Bibi ka Masjid" is definitely a Hindu Structure. Once again the Lotus flowers , the signs of the remains of pinnacles, kalash etc are evident. When you go to India do make it a point to see the shaking tower. It is a marvellous example of our ancestors Engineering ingenuity combined with eye catching craftsmanship.

Mount Abu was my next station. Major part of the mountain is still wild and unexplored. There are many temples. Some times one has to climb a substantial height - on foot to reach a temple. One example is a temple near Achalgar where there are 250 steps before you can reach the temple - path to God is very hard and treacherous.

At about 12 noon we reached the famous temples of Dilwara. The feelings cannot be put into words. These are some of the best carvings in the marble ever created

In 1979 in a Shiv temple near Achalghar they were installing electricity. The drill would not penetrate the wall so they removed the plaster to see what was obstructing the drill. Underneath the plaster was revelled the most beautiful marble carvings, the guide told us that the carvings were hidden so that the Muslims would not take over the temple I told this story to Mr Oak. He feels that the temples were already taken over by the Muslims, and the carvings hidden by them. Then some Hindu King must have defeated the Muslims and the temple given to rightful owners. This expiation sounds more satisfactory to me than the one given by the guide Towards the end I will tell you why,

I met Mr Oak at Agra.There were about 25 people and their friendship extended to my wife and myself was heart warming.

Mr. Oak had not seen Bateshwar before. In one of the temples a statue looking like the Sphnix was seen. Nobody knew what it represented. Mr. Oak did not know anything about this either. Behind the temples there is a huge fort. No details are available. Mr. Oak did not have any details either. He did say that it is over 2000 years old. This fort like many other monuments is ignored by the authority.

The Ram Bagh is another place in Agra neglected by the authority. At one place vie saw some miniature paintings, which were revealed when the plaster was removed After taking over the Hindu complex the king Akbar the Great(?) plastered the walls to hide these paintings. The truth was revealed after so many years. This reminded of the Shiv Temple in Achalgar on Mount Abu where the deception was discovered after so many years.

You are welcome to see photographs of different places. Please phone me before

coming.

3. Mr.P.V.Begde (New Delhi)

He has now returned to India. He met Mr.Godbole on two occasions. Unfortunately his programme at Leeds University was too crammed & he could not spend few days with Mr Godbole nor could he deliver any lecture for us. He however delivered a lecture at Leeds University. It was very well attended.

Mr.Godbole gave copy of a 12 inch to 1 mile map of Taj Mahal & surrounding area and promised him all the help which can be given from here, especially references. Mr. Begde said that he would do the same as far as architectural details of Taj Mahal and other buildings are concerned.

He has delivered to Mr.Oak four envelopes containing several information sheets from Mr.Godbole.

We are looking forward to his forthcoming publication "Hindu Forts and Castles".

4 Dr.Bhide (New Delhi)

Following; Mr. Patel's recent visit to India we have received Dr.Bhide's letter. He is very pleased with our efforts & informs us that many of his friends asked for copies of Mr.Godbole's Analysis. He has asked us to send him regularly, copies of our newsletter.

5 Dr.P.B.Sharma(New Delhi)

He wrote to us once and says that Mr. Oak gets lot of publicity in the Indian Press. He informs us that a famous temple called Vijaya Mandal in Vidisha (Bhilsa) was converted and used as a Mosque for nearly 600 years. Hindus agitated for its re-conversion. Archeological; Survey of India eventually carried out a survey and agreed that it was a Temple converted into a Mosque. Muslims agreed to move away, were given another piece of land where a Mosque was erected. The temple was restored to Hindus in 1965. Since then there has always been peace between the two communities.

We have asked him to send us more details. We have also pointed out that the Archeological survey of India still refers to the monument as Vijaya Mandir Mosque. Let us hope that Dr. Sharma takes up the matter with appropriate authorities.

6. News

6.1. Prof. R. Nath of Agra University was awarded a Ph.D. for re-hatching the usual Taj Mahal legend in 1969. We understand that now he has "been promoted to

" Fellow of the Indian Council for Historical Research."

6.2 Few years ago the filthy film "Nine hours to Rama" was produced with the "blessing of Government of India. It utterly twisted the facts and was aimed at discrediting the Hindu Mahasabha and RSS leaders in the worst possible way. Later on, a "book entitled "Freedom at Midnight" was published with the same motive. The Government of India refused to ban it. Not satisfied with all this it is now helping Richard Attenborough to produce a film on the last days of Mahatma Gandhi. Once again perverting all the facts. It is to contribute one third of the cost of production.

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Your sincerely

s/d Bhupendra K Patel

Vishnu's Foot prints

Since Humayun's Tomb in Delhi is a Hindu temple, Vishnu's foot prints have been found there. They appear on pages 78/79 of (Gustave) Le Bon's "The world of Indian

civilization" translated by David Macrae. The book was published by Minerva Publications of Geneva, Switzerland in 1974. The source of this information is given as -Lauros-Giraudon. "Giraudon is a large professional archive of materials relating to all aspects of art, including architecture and archaeology from all periods. Most of the material consists of photography of works of art preserved in museums and other collections."

(Ref. Picture Researchers Hand book, compiled by Hilary and Mary Evans. Published in 1979 by Saturday Venture, Samuel Smile House, 11 Granville Park, London SE 13, 7DY)

The address is

GIRAUDON

7 Rue des Beause Arts

75006 PARIS

(Tel. No. 326-9383)

(Gustave) Le Bon was a French historian (1841 - 1931). His book "Les Civilisation de e'lnde" was first published 'in 1887. 2nd edition was published in 1910. But these do not contain Vishnu's Footprints. It seems therefore that the discovery was made in 1973-74o Archaeological Survey of India of course denies any knowledge of such foot prints.

-Since Muslims have to offer fantastic explanation of converted Hindu temples. Similar foot prints elsewhere are being explained away as Prophet Muhammad's foot prints. We have compiled following example's from Murray's Hand book to India (1891, 1979 editions)

1. Lahore - Jumma Musjid -- a mark of the Prophet's foot impressed in a stone.

(Though this mosque is said to have been built by Aurangzeb there is nothing about this foot print in his chronicles or court papers)

2. Gaur - At the S.E. corner of the citadel are (Bengal) two mosques. The smaller Kadam Rasul built by Nasrat Shah (1518 - 1532) is kept in repair by the Indian Government. In connection with this mosque is preserved a stone bearing what is reputed to be a foot print of the Prophet Muhammad.

3. Delhi - Jamma Musjid - contains the Kadmu'l Mubarak “Foot print of the Prophet.“

Old Delhi - Idgah , a miraculous impress of the Prophet's foot, said to have been brought from Mecca by young Prince Fateh Khan's tutor.

(Sir Thomas Metcalfe, the British Resident at Delhi 1813-53 gives us more details. He says, "The Dargah Kadum Shureef or Shrine of the holy foot is situated about one mile to the N.W. of Delhi. It is so denominated from a slab within the building said to bear the impression of the foot print of the Mohammadan Prophet Mahomet.

The tradition is that in the time of the Emperor Feroze Shah about five centuries ago a celebrated Devotee and a Disciple of the Emperor was deputed to Mecca (to which all true Mohammadans are bound to make one pilgrimage if they hope for salvation) to obtain from the Caliph of that place a Khillut or Dress of honour.

The boon was granted and in addition as a mark of high consideration the slab in question was also consigned to the care of the devotee. It was brought to Delhi. The Emperor and all his nobles proceeded to a distance of 15 miles from the city to do honor to this precious relic. It was escorted with much pomp and finally deposited by order of the Emperor in the Royal Treasury. Subsequently the Prince Futteh Khan, a son of the Emperor having been permitted to select from the treasury what he deemed most valuable, claimed possession of the relics. The Emperor refused to bestow it, considering it as his own exclusive property, but decreed that it should be placed over the remains of the one who should first demise.

To the Prince's lot it fell and the Emperor fulfilled his promise and around the grave has arisen the celebrated shrine. (around 1374 A.D.)

Ref:- The Golden Calm - edited by M.M.Kaye published by Webb and Bower of England 1980 page 65.

It is amazing how such fantastically stupid explanations were accepted without question by even the highest British officials.)

Prophet Mohamad's Relics

Speaking at a large gathering of Muslims; at Devbad on 21st March 1980, Mrs Gandhi said. " After Indonesia, India has 2nd largest Muslim Population and I am very proud of it. "She seems to "be unaware of other heritage unique to India- that of possessing and preserving Prophet Mohmad's Relics, We have compiled the following information from Murray's Handbook to India.(1891, 1979 editions)

1. Bijapur	- The Palace of Asar-i-Sharif - "illustrious relics" which are hairs of the Prophet' s beard ------ originally built as a court of justice by Muhammed Shah about 1646 it succeeded to the honour of holding the precious relics of the Prophet after a similar building within the citadel had been burned down.
2 Deogiri (Daulatabad)	- Ranza or Khuldabad- - - Mausoleum of Saiyad Zain-ud-din - - - A little distance to the rear of this tomb is a small room built in an angle of the courtyard wall which is said to contain the robe of the Prophet Mohammad. It is carefully preserved under lock and key and is only exhibited to the gaze of the faithful once a year-on the 12th Rabi-ul-awwal- - - Tomb of Hazarat Saiyad Burhan-ud-din deposited within the shrine are some hairs of Prophet's beard, which are said to increase yearly in number.
3 .Delhi	- The Jumma Masjid --- it contains Kafsh-i-Mubarak or Prophet’ s Slipper filled with Jasmine; Mui-i- Mubarak- A hair of Prophet’s moustaches, and part of canopy over the Prophet’s tomb.
4. Lahore	The Jumma Masjid - - - - In a chamber above the archway are preserved. -the dusty relics of the Prophet and his family. They consists of -- Turbans of Ali and his sons Hasan and Hussein, a cap with Arabic writing on it, the prayer carpet of Fatima, a. slipper of Mohammed- — There are also vestment of the Prophet, his prayer carpet and a green turban. Besides these there is a hair of the Prophet's beard of a red colour. There were a dozen formerly but all have perished except this one - ----- The Mosque was built by Aurangzeb.
5 .Rohri( on Sindhu river)	The Jumma Masjid. - - - - one of sights of the place is the Mui Mubrak or hair of the Prophet, in this case a hair and a half. They are set in amber and preserved, in a gold- tube adorned with rubies. It is said that the war Mubarak a building 25ft square on north of the town was erected, about 1545 by Mir Muhammed. for the reception of these hairs. It appears they were brought from Constantinople by one Abdul Baki whose descendents name still the keeping of them. (It is surprising that no mosque in Constantinople now Istanbul or anywhere else in Turkey has any hairs of the Prophet.)
6. Shreenagar (Kashmir)	Everyone has heard about the Hazarat-ka-bal Mosque. The bal or hair of the Prophet disappeared in December 1963. There were serious riots and on 3rd- January 1964, the Bal was found again.

Is it not amazing that the holiest of Muslim places Mecca and Medina have no relics of the Prophet? Moreover where were they kept in the centuries between the death of Prophet and victories of the Muslims in India?