<p>Indore: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday submitted its scientific survey report of the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal-Maula mosque complex to the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.</p><p>ASI's counsel Himanshu Joshi handed over the scientific report, comprising 10 volumes and running over 2000 pages, to the court. He, however, refrained from divulging much details about the report on the pretext of verbal diktat from the court, asking not to publicize the matter through media.</p><p>Sources told <em>DH</em> that the report contains traces of medieval- era structure dating to the Paramara dynasty/ period (between 9<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup> century). According to the survey report, the site was built and developed by Raja Bhoj in Dhar district. </p><p>The survey, which lasted for almost 98 days, unearthed around 1700 relics and other evidence. The carvings featuring a wide range of images including defaced idols of god/goddess, artifacts and other remains (human and animal figures) were found. </p><p>ASI finding reportedly seems to suggest that the existing structure at Bhojshala was originally a temple besides hub of literary and educational activities. </p><p>Former Director of ASI KK Muhammad reportedly stated that the complex was initially a Saraswati temple before being converted into Islamic place of worship. </p>.Now, Jains seek right to worship in disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.<p>The High Court will hear the case on July 22.</p><p>The Hindu community considers Bhojshala as a temple of Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the Muslim side calls it Kamal Maula mosque.</p><p>The HC on March 11 ordered the ASI to conduct a scientific survey of the complex on an application by 'Hindu Front for Justice'. It then gave six weeks to the ASI to complete the survey. The ASI later sought more time for the report submission. The ASI began surveying the disputed complex on March 22 which ended recently.</p><p><strong>SC agrees to consider listing plea against scientific survey</strong></p><p>The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing a plea against a "scientific survey" of Bhojshala. </p><p>The petition was<strong> </strong>filed by Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society hallenging the March 11 order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court for a "scientific survey" of the shrine to ascertain it belonged to which community.</p><p>The Apex Court has also asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court to not pass any judgment in the case till the matter is heard in the Supreme Court.</p>
<p>Indore: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday submitted its scientific survey report of the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal-Maula mosque complex to the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.</p><p>ASI's counsel Himanshu Joshi handed over the scientific report, comprising 10 volumes and running over 2000 pages, to the court. He, however, refrained from divulging much details about the report on the pretext of verbal diktat from the court, asking not to publicize the matter through media.</p><p>Sources told <em>DH</em> that the report contains traces of medieval- era structure dating to the Paramara dynasty/ period (between 9<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup> century). According to the survey report, the site was built and developed by Raja Bhoj in Dhar district. </p><p>The survey, which lasted for almost 98 days, unearthed around 1700 relics and other evidence. The carvings featuring a wide range of images including defaced idols of god/goddess, artifacts and other remains (human and animal figures) were found. </p><p>ASI finding reportedly seems to suggest that the existing structure at Bhojshala was originally a temple besides hub of literary and educational activities. </p><p>Former Director of ASI KK Muhammad reportedly stated that the complex was initially a Saraswati temple before being converted into Islamic place of worship. </p>.Now, Jains seek right to worship in disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.<p>The High Court will hear the case on July 22.</p><p>The Hindu community considers Bhojshala as a temple of Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the Muslim side calls it Kamal Maula mosque.</p><p>The HC on March 11 ordered the ASI to conduct a scientific survey of the complex on an application by 'Hindu Front for Justice'. It then gave six weeks to the ASI to complete the survey. The ASI later sought more time for the report submission. The ASI began surveying the disputed complex on March 22 which ended recently.</p><p><strong>SC agrees to consider listing plea against scientific survey</strong></p><p>The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing a plea against a "scientific survey" of Bhojshala. </p><p>The petition was<strong> </strong>filed by Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society hallenging the March 11 order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court for a "scientific survey" of the shrine to ascertain it belonged to which community.</p><p>The Apex Court has also asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court to not pass any judgment in the case till the matter is heard in the Supreme Court.</p>