"In their memorandum to the government, dated 20 November 1809, the Hindus of Varanasi under the leadership of Rattan Singh pleaded: From the personal bigotry of Aurungzebe Alumgeer, mosques were erected on the site of our place of worship; the four principal are Bisseysur and Gyanbaffi [Vishweshwara and Gyan Vapi], Kirrit Baseysur [Krittivaseswara], Bindho or Beynee Madho [Beni Madhav]; Caul Bhyro Koolusthum [Kal Bhairav]. That emperor in his zeal introduced his religion in common with ours at these places. It is prayed that these may be restored to us for the purposes of our worship … that the Musalmans be not allowed to come to the places of worship, or to kill cows, or for recreation and pleasure to pass along the roads frequented by the Hindus in order that by this method a line may be distinctly drawn between us."