Anatomy Of A Dispute

Updated on: 7 February 2024 7:09 pm

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