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Symbols of Hindu Temple present, structure altered to hide them: Evidence of temple found at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal during survey

The Shahi Jama Masjid, a mosque from the Mughal era, is located in the Kot Garvi area of Sambhal city. Recognized as one of the oldest monuments in the Sambhal district, it is believed that Mir Beg constructed it in 1529 under the directives of Mughal Emperor Babur.

On 2nd January, a survey report of Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal was submitted in a sealed envelope by Court Commissioner Ramesh Raghav to the Chandausi Court. Due to security reasons, the 40-45-page report was handed over in a confidential manner.

The document was presented to the court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aditya Singh. The comprehensive details of the report have come to light. According to sources, substantial evidence of a temple has been found inside the mosque as per the report.

According to information, the mosque houses two Banyan trees, which are generally associated with Hindu temples where they are worshipped. Furthermore, there is a well within the mosque, with one portion located inside the premises and the other outside. The outer part of the well was covered. The survey report included approximately four and a half hours of videography during which around 1,200 photographs were taken.

On 19th November, the initial day of the survey, nearly one and a half hours of videography were completed and on 24th November, further three hours of videography took place. Over fifty floral patterns have been identified inside the Jama Masjid. Moreover, alterations to the original structure have been uncovered, alongside indications of new additions. The temple’s form has been coated with plaster and painted.

It has been reported that the mosque contains symbols that are emblematic of temples and Hindu places from that historical period. The temple’s original architecture has been concealed through the application of plaster and paint on its doors, windows, and elaborately decorated walls.

Court Commissioner Ramesh Singh Raghav stated, “A petition asserting that the Shahi Jama Masjid was originally the Harihar Temple was filed in the Civil Judge Senior Division Court on 19th November. On the same day, a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid was conducted. However, as it could not be completed, the Court Commissioner visited the mosque again on 24th November for further survey work, accompanied by the District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP).”

He added, “During this time, violence broke out, resulting in the deaths of approximately four people. The report was initially scheduled to be presented to the court on 9th December, but the Court Commissioner requested an additional 15 days citing health issues. Today, the report, consisting of about 40 to 45 pages, has been submitted to the court.” There was communal tension in Sambhal for several days after the riots following the survey.

Action is being taken by the authorities against individuals who instigated violence. As of now, 47 arrests have been made over the violence. Police task forces have been organized to detain others implicated in the unrest. Currently, 11 cases have been filed regarding the violence.

The Shahi Jama Masjid, a mosque from the Mughal era, is located in the Kot Garvi area of Sambhal city. Recognized as one of the oldest monuments in the Sambhal district, it is believed that Mir Beg constructed it in 1529 under the directives of Mughal Emperor Babur. A legal petition has been submitted, asserting that the site of the mosque was previously the Harihar temple and the new structure was built after destroying it. A survey was ordered after the court hearing regarding the same.

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