Indo Islamic Heritage
Barakhan Masjid (likely a variation of "Barah Khamba Masjid" or a local mosque in the area) is a modest Islamic place of worship located in Bhikampura, a locality in Farrukhabad city, Uttar Pradesh. It serves the local Muslim community and reflects the region's historical Islamic heritage dating back to the Mughal era. Specific historical details about its construction are limited in available sources, suggesting it may be a lesser-documented local mosque rather than a major monument.
Farrukhabad district in Uttar Pradesh has a rich Mughal history, founded in 1714 by Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash, a Pathan governor who named the city after Emperor Farrukhsiyar. The region, including the twin towns of Farrukhabad and Fatehgarh, features several Islamic architectural influences from the 18th century, though many mosques remain local and under-documented compared to grander sites elsewhere in India. The Barakhan Masjid in Bhikampura appears to be a community mosque in this historical context. Searches indicate references to generic "Masjid" listings in Bhikampura and nearby areas, but no prominent historical records pinpoint "Barakhan Masjid" as a major protected or widely recognized monument. It may be a local variant or smaller structure, possibly linked to similar named mosques like "Barah Khamba" (meaning "twelve pillars") found in other parts of India, though no direct confirmation ties it to a specific 18th-century build in Farrukhabad. The district's Islamic sites generally emerged during the Bangash Nawabi period, blending Persian-Mughal styles with regional elements. Today, it functions primarily as a place for daily prayers and community gatherings, contributing to the cultural fabric of Farrukhabad, known for its harmonious Hindu-Muslim coexistence and historical landmarks like forts and ghats.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9HV8+H57, Bhikampura, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh 209625
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Farrukhabad
Pincode: 209625
Longitude: 79.570° E
Latitude: 27.394° N