Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Rani Sahib (also known as Masjid Rani Sahiba) is a lesser-known local mosque located in Bhikampura, a locality in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community and reflects the region's Islamic heritage, though it is not widely documented as a major historical monument compared to prominent Mughal-era sites in India.
Farrukhabad district in Uttar Pradesh has a rich historical backdrop, founded in the early 18th century by Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash and named after Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar. The area has seen influences from various rulers, including Mughal and local Nawabs, contributing to its cultural and architectural diversity, with several mosques, dargahs, and shrines dotting the landscape. Masjid Rani Sahib in Bhikampura is one such local Islamic site, primarily functioning as a community mosque. While detailed historical records about its construction and significance are limited in public sources, it represents the enduring presence of Islamic architecture and religious practices in rural and semi-urban parts of Uttar Pradesh. The name "Rani Sahib" or "Rani Sahiba" suggests it may be associated with a historical figure, possibly a queen or noblewoman (common in naming conventions for mosques built or patronized by royal women, similar to other Indian sites like those named after begums or ranis). However, it does not appear to be a protected heritage monument or widely featured in tourist guides, indicating it is more of a neighborhood place of prayer rather than a grand historical structure. The mosque is situated in Bhikampura, a residential area within Farrukhabad city limits. Nearby, there are other Islamic sites like the Dargah Bade Peer Sahab, highlighting the area's Sufi and shrine traditions.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9HVG+G99, Bhikampura, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh 209625
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Farrukhabad
Pincode: 209625
Longitude: 79.5800° E
Latitude: 27.3900° N