Indo Islamic Heritage
Sultani Masjid, located in Bahedi near Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, is a modest historical mosque reflecting early Islamic architectural influences in the region. Built during the Delhi Sultanate era, it serves as a local prayer site and stands as a testament to the spread of Islam in northern India, with simple designs incorporating local stone and arches.
Sultani Masjid is situated in Bahedi, a small town approximately 10 km from the district headquarters of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh. This mosque, though smaller than the famous Jama Masjid Shamsi in Badaun city, represents the architectural legacy of the early Sultanate period, characterized by functional designs with arched entrances and domed prayer halls. Constructed in the 13th century during the reign of Sultan Iltutmish, it was part of the broader expansion of Islamic structures in the Rohilkhand region, which served as a key frontier outpost for the Delhi Sultanate. The mosque's construction aligns with the period's emphasis on community worship spaces, using locally available materials like sandstone for its walls and mihrab (prayer niche). Over the centuries, it has undergone minor renovations to maintain its structural integrity, but retains its original layout with a central courtyard and minarets for the call to prayer. Today, it remains an active place of worship for the local Muslim community, hosting daily prayers and Friday congregations, and embodies the enduring spiritual heritage of Badaun district.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 24J4+9RQ, Loda Bahedi, Budaun, Uttar Pradesh 243601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Budaun
Pincode: 243601
Longitude: 79.1319° E
Latitude: 28.2367° N