Ramanandis’ historical foes in Ayodhya were Sanyasis, not Muslims: Sect & its claim to Ram temple

Last week, senior Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Champat Rai said the Ram temple belongs to the Ramanandi sect. But who are the Ramanandis? Were they orthodox Hindus or reformers? What has their relationship with other Hindu sects been like? Were Muslim rulers their enemies or patrons? ThePrint explains.

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