Urdu Conclave 2026

Archaeological Survey of India

More than two centuries after Sarnath’s ancient stones survived, an Indian descendant searched forgotten archives to restore Babu Jagat Singh’s missing place in history and India’s memory.

The violence was triggered by a court-mandated survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to investigate claims that the site of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid was originally a Hindu temple.

The SC directed the Gyanvapi Masjid Committee to respond to a plea for an ASI survey of the sealed area where a 'Shivlinga' was found.

The court seeks clarification on the survey's purpose and the role of the Waqf Board in managing Jama Masjid. The next hearing is set for December 11

The legal battle began in 1991 when a petition sought to restore Gyanvapi land to the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Petitioners claimed Aurangzeb constructed the mosque after destroying part of the temple in the 16th century

The Allahabad HC postponed a hearing to 8 Nov on a petition challenging the ruling that declined to survey the Gyanvapi Mosque's wuzukhana.

Allahabad HC held a hearing on the ongoing case concerning the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the Wazukhana located within the Gyanvapi.

Two years ago, the Wazukhana was sealed after the alleged discovery of a Shivling. While the Muslim side claims it to be a fountain, the Hindu side insists it is a Shivling

The Wuzu Khana was sealed after a Shivling was reportedly discovered during a court-ordered survey two years ago

Supreme Court to expedite the hearing on the petition related to the survey of the historic Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.