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Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows ASI Survey at Bhojshala Temple-Kamaal Maula Mosque Complex
Published On : 2024-03-12T12:05:13+0530 [ IST ] |
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted permission for an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey to be conducted at the Bhojshala Temple-Kamaal Maula Mosque complex situated in Dhar.
This complex, which houses the 15th-century dargah of Sufi saint Kamaal-ud-din Malawi and a 14th-century mosque, has been embroiled in a protracted dispute spanning several decades.
At the heart of the conflict is the conflicting claims over the site's historical identity. Hindus assert that the complex is the revered 'Bhojshala,' associated with the legendary Raja Bhoj. In contrast, Muslims regard it as a mosque.
The dispute has intensified since the 1990s, coinciding with the rise of communal politics in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to permit an ASI survey comes as a significant development in the ongoing legal and social struggle surrounding the complex. The survey aims to shed light on the historical and archaeological significance of the site, potentially offering insights into its contested past.
The decision is expected to reignite discussions and debates surrounding the complex's ownership and historical origins, potentially paving the way for future resolutions to the longstanding dispute.
The court's intervention reflects the complexities and sensitivities associated with religious and cultural heritage in India, particularly in regions where communal tensions and political interests intersect.
As the ASI survey unfolds, stakeholders on all sides of the dispute will keenly observe its findings and implications, hoping for a resolution that respects both the religious sentiments and historical heritage associated with the Bhojshala Temple-Kamaal Maula Mosque complex.
Source : India Today
Tags : Dispute , Malwa region. , Madhya Pradesh High Court , communal politics , Sufi saint , Dhar , Bhojshala Temple-Kamaal Maula Mosque complex , Raja Bhoj , ASI survey ,
Summary : The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted permission for an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Bhojshala Temple-Kamaal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar. The complex, housing the 15th-century dargah of Sufi saint Kamaal-ud-din Malawi and a 14th-century mosque, has been a subject of dispute for decades. Hindus claim the site as the historic 'Bhojshala' of Raja Bhoj, while Muslims regard it as a mosque. The court's decision comes amidst a longstanding communal dispute, exacerbated by political tensions in the Malwa region.
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