Indo Islamic Heritage
Rehmani Masjid is a local mosque located in the bustling Bazaria Nihar Chand area of Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community in this historic city, founded in the early 18th century. While not a major tourist attraction or nationally renowned historical site, it represents the everyday Islamic heritage in a region with deeper Mughal-era roots.
Farrukhabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh named after Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar and established in 1714 by Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash, has a rich history influenced by Mughal, Afghan, and later British rule. The district features several Islamic architectural elements from various periods, though many grand structures are in nearby areas like Shamsabad (with its 14th-century Kot Ki Masjid). Rehmani Masjid, situated in the heart of the city, is a modest local mosque catering to the daily spiritual needs of residents in the Bazaria Nihar Chand neighborhood. As a community mosque, Rehmani Masjid lacks extensive documented historical significance or ancient origins, distinguishing it from more prominent Islamic sites in India. It stands as a functional place of prayer amid the commercial and residential vibrancy of Bazaria, near landmarks like the railway station and local markets. The mosque reflects the enduring presence of Islamic culture in Farrukhabad, where the local Muslim population continues traditions of worship in a city known more for its potato farming, zardozi embroidery, and Ganges River proximity.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9HQ7+FRG, Bazaria Nihal Chand, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh 209625
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Farrukhabad
Pincode: 209625
Longitude: 79.5738°E
Latitude: 27.3857°N