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Bhojshala dispute turns on old revenue records showing mosque entries, Muslim side tells MP High Court

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Published on 30 April 2026
Bhojshala dispute turns on old revenue records showing mosque entries, Muslim side tells MP High Court

Courts are now weighing centuries-old records, not surveys

The Muslim side told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that old revenue records label the Bhojshala complex as a mosque, arguing there is no clear record of a Saraswati temple linked to Raja Bhoj. They seek occupation rights based on historical titles and Muslim law, while objections are raised over the ASI’s survey process.

  • Muslim side cites old revenue records calling Bhojshala a mosque
  • They claim no clear mention of a Raja Bhoj Saraswati temple
  • Lawyers argue for continuous occupation rights under historical titles
  • Objections target the ASI survey method
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