Indo Islamic Heritage
Ek Minar Hari Masjid, also referred to as Ek Minar Ki Masjid, is a modest historical mosque in the Mohalla Jalandari neighborhood of Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. Characterized by its distinctive single minaret and elevated platform, it serves as a local place of worship and a remnant of early Mughal-era Islamic architecture in the region.
Ek Minar Hari Masjid stands as a quiet testament to the early 16th-century Islamic heritage in Badaun, a city with deep roots in Uttar Pradesh's historical landscape. Constructed during the reign of Mughal Emperor Humayun by his governor Bahadur Shah between 1526 and 1532 AD, the mosque exemplifies the transitional architectural style of the nascent Mughal period, blending simplicity with functional elegance. Today, only the solitary minaret—lending the structure its name, meaning "Mosque of One Minaret"—and the foundational platform remain intact, evoking the mosque's original role as a community prayer space in the densely populated Mohalla Jalandari locality. The mosque's design features a single, sturdy tower rising from the platform base, typical of smaller urban mosques built for local congregations rather than grand imperial gatherings. Its location in the heart of Badaun, near other historical Islamic sites like the more prominent Jama Masjid Shamsi, underscores the city's evolution as a center of Muslim scholarship and devotion under Delhi Sultanate and early Mughal influence. Though modest in scale, Ek Minar Hari Masjid continues to function as a vibrant local masjid, hosting daily prayers and fostering community ties among residents of Mohalla Jalandari.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 24JF+6GQ, mohalla jalandhari sarai karta, near hari masjid, Uttar Pradesh 243601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Budaun
Pincode: 243601
Longitude: 79.1313° E
Latitude: 28.3667° N