A dispute has arisen over the ownership of a fort in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, which belongs to RLD MLA Ashraf Ali. Dozens of Manhar Kheda Durg Kalyan Samiti members arrived at the Shamli Collectorate on Saturday to demand that the fort be declared a national heritage site and protected.Legal battle looms as RLD MLAs ownership challengedIn the letter, they alleged that the fort in Jalalabad, Shamli, belongs to the Suryavanshi heritage Manohar Garh. They claimed the fort was originally built by Hindu kings who ruled it for a long time. However, they assert that the fort was acquired by deceit after Aurangzebs commander Jalal Khan gave a feast with poison to the Kshatriyas, who then lost the fort. The local RLD MLA Ashraf Ali and his family currently occupy the fort.During their visit to the Collectorate, the Samiti handed a complaint letter to the committee officials, claiming that the fort has a long history where Hindu kings ruled for many years. They also alleged that the name of Manhar Garh was changed to Jalalabad after the fort was fraudulently captured.Samiti demands fort be declared a national heritage siteThe Samiti demanded that the Archaeological Department acquire the forts land to preserve and maintain its historical importance and related monuments. In addition, they requested that the real name of Jalalabad town be changed to Manhar Kheda.The forts occupation by RLD MLA Ashraf Ali and his family have also come under scrutiny in light of the Samitis demands. The Manhar Kheda Durg Kalyan Samitis claim to the forts ownership will spark a legal battle in the coming days.How the authorities will respond to the Samitis demands remains to be seen. This will be the benchmark in deciding the future of the historic fort in Shamli. ConclusionThe dispute over the ownership of Shamlis historic fort has sparked a legal battle, with questions surrounding its preservation and rightful ownership. The issue involves politics, history, heritage, and legal implications. The outcome will determine the forts future and impact its historical significance.
