- 1034 AD Bhojshala, literally a paathshala or school built by Raja Bhoj, is constructed
- 16th century AD A dargah is built adjoining the Bhojshala
- 1935 Claim to namaaz in Bhojshala upheld
- 1944 Communal riots in Dhar
- 1952 ASI takes over Bhojshala
- 1984 Riot, followed by police firing on mob
- 1994 Shaurya Diwas observed in the Bhojshala by Sangh activists
- 1995 Puja on Tuesdays commenced
- 1997 Bhojshala declared restricted area
- 1998 ASI director closes monument to public, to open on Fridays for namaaz, once a year for Basant Panchami
- 2002 HJM commences satyagraha
- 2003 HJM mobilises devotees at Bhojshala, threatens forced entry