Ram Janmabhoomi refers to the disputed site in the city of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, believed by many Hindus to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, a significant deity in Hinduism. The site has been a focal point of religious and political tension in India for decades.

The controversy primarily revolves around a mosque known as the Babri Masjid, which was built by Mughal emperor Babur in the 16th century. According to Hindu belief, the mosque was constructed after demolishing a pre-existing temple marking the birthplace of Lord Rama.

Tensions over the site escalated in the 1980s and 1990s, culminating in the destruction of the Babri Masjid by Hindu nationalists on December 6, 1992. This event led to widespread riots and violence across India, resulting in thousands of deaths.

In 2019, the Supreme Court of India settled the dispute by ruling in favor of the construction of a Hindu temple at the site while also allocating an alternative plot of land to the Muslim community for the construction of a mosque. This decision was aimed at bringing closure to the longstanding dispute and fostering communal harmony. The construction of the Ram Temple at the site has since commenced, with significant political and religious significance attached to the event.