Context:
Madhya Pradesh HC gives nod for ASI survey of Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.
Bhojshala Complex:
- Location – Madhya Pradesh
- Includes – Bhojshala Temple and Kamal Maula Mosque
- Issue – A group called the Hindu Front for Justice have argued that Kamal Maula Mosque was constructed by dismantling ancient structures of previously constructed Hindu temples.
- Current status – A Monument of National Importance protected by the Archaeological Survey of India under AMASR Act.
Bhojshala Temple:
- Dedicated to – Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati)
- Significance – Centre of Gurukul and Vedic learning and studies in ancient times.
- Associated with – King Bhoja of Paramara dynasty
- Architecture –
- Pillars – The complex has numerous sandstone pillars of varying design dating to the 11th and 12th centuries.
- Inscriptions – The complex has a range of stone panels with Sanskrit and Prakrit inscriptions installed on the walls and floors.
Kamal Maula Mosque:
- Constructed during the reign of – Alauddin Khilji
- Significance – Near to the tomb of Kamal al-Dın Chisti
- Kamal al-Din – A Chishti saint and follower of Farid-al Din Ganj-i-Shakar and Nizam al-Din Auliya.
- Architecture – Similar to the construction of Qutb (Minar) in Delhi
Source: The Indian Express
Previous Year Question
The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the:
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2012 Prelims]
(a) three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent
(b) three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of Indian can be classified
(c) three main styles of Indian temple architecture
(d) three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India
Answer: (c)
