Ramchandra Paramhans

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Mahant Ramchandra Das Paramhans (1913-2003) was head of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas in Ayodhya. He was born as Chandreshwar Lodhi into a prosperous Brahmin family in what is now the Indian state of Bihar. [1] After his death, Mahant Dharam Das succeeded him as his legal heir. [2]

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References

  1. "Ramchandra Paramhans". The Telegraph. 6 August 2003. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  2. "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News".