‘These attacks rely on a political repurposing’

‘These attacks rely on a political repurposing’

‘Attempts to demonize the Taj Mahal damage more than history’Rana Ayyub at The Washington PostFor “much of the world, the Taj Mahal is a place of wonder,” but the “Taj has also become a contested site, targeted by those determined to recast India’s pluralist history,” says Rana Ayyub. The “symbol of love is now a flash point in India’s historical antagonism between Hindus and minority Muslims.” The Taj Mahal is “part of the world’s shared cultur…

‘These attacks rely on a political repurposing’

‘Attempts to demonize the Taj Mahal damage more than history’ Rana Ayyub at The Washington Post For “much of the world, the Taj Mahal is a place of wonder,” but the “Taj has also become a contested site, targeted by those determined to recast India’s pluralist history,” says Rana Ayyub. The “symbol of love is now a flash point in India’s historical antagonism between Hindus and minority Muslims.” The Taj Mahal is “part of the world’s shared cult…