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Muhammad Shah, censor attached to the army, reported that many soldiers went to worship idols in the temple at Purandhar. On 2 January, 1705, orders were given that the temple be desecrated and demolished. The temple of Wakenkhera in the fort was demolished on 2 March, 1705.

— Sri Ram Sharma

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