The Kamal Maula Mosque lies at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, linking a Sufi saint Kamal-al-Din with a site that reportedly evolved from a temple after the saint's death around 1331 CE. The site has undergone repairs noted in the 14th century as authorities assess its origins. Modern inquiries, including court-ordered scientific surveys, aim to clarify the historical character amid claims of Hindu temple remnants and later mosque use. In 2024, ASI-focused reports highlighted layers of brick, basalt, and limestone, underscoring cultural layering at Bhojshala. The Supreme Court has cautioned the ASI against actions that could alter the complex's character, keeping interpretations of the site in legal and scholarly flux.
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indiatomorrow.netThe claim is said to be not unknown to historians who long ago documented the reuse of available materials from old temples, which was common at the time, but not the provenance of materials built...
madhyamamonline.comThe Supreme Court has issued a cautionary note to Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) barring any physical excavation that could alter the character of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex.
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