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‘Shahi Jama Masjid’ to ‘Juma Masjid’: ASI to replace signboard outside Sambhal mosque • Apr. 8, 2025, 1:00 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Sambhal riot: Court rejects bail plea of accused • Apr. 5, 2025, 4:38 AM ET (The Hindu)
Sambhal administration acts against Shahi Jama Masjid head’s family members • Apr. 3, 2025, 4:38 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Notorious criminal linked to Sambhal violence arrested • Apr. 1, 2025, 8:32 PM ET (The Indian Express)
‘Not inclined to interfere’: Supreme Court refuses to stay HC order allowing whitewashing of Sambhal mosque • Apr. 1, 2025, 4:32 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Sambhal, city, northwestern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies on the alluvial Indo-Gangetic Plain, about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Moradabad.

Sambhal is an ancient settlement that was also important during the period of Muslim rule and was one of Sikandar Lodī’s provincial capitals in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Situated at a rail terminus, it is a trade centre for agricultural produce. Its industries include sugar refining, hand-loom weaving, and calico printing. The city is the scene of annual Muslim and Hindu fairs. It contains a fort and other monuments. Pop. (2001) 182,478; (2011) 220,813.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.