Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Hidayat (also known as Masjid Hidayat Damdama) is a local mosque in Kaimganj, a town in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer hall and place of worship for residents in the area.
Kaimganj, historically known as Qaimganj, was founded in 1713 by Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash and named after his son Qaim Khan. The town developed as part of the Farrukhabad region's Pathan (Afghan-origin) influence under the Bangash Nawabs, who established fortified towns and promoted Islamic institutions. While the area boasts an ancient grand Jama Masjid (laid by zamindar Omar Daraaz Khan alias Munnu Khan), smaller local mosques like Masjid Hidayat reflect the everyday religious life of the community. Masjid Hidayat, specifically in the Damdama locality (near Ataipur), is a typical local mosque in this region. It supports the spiritual needs of nearby residents, including regular prayers, Islamic education gatherings, and community events. Such mosques are integral to small-town Uttar Pradesh's social fabric, often serving as focal points for charity, festivals like Eid, and local resolutions. This mosque exemplifies the blend of historical Islamic presence in Farrukhabad district with everyday local devotion in a town known more for its Nawabi legacy and figures like Dr. Zakir Husain (India's third President, born in Kaimganj). Visitors to the area interested in Islamic heritage may also explore the prominent Jama Masjid or nearby dargahs for a fuller picture of the region's cultural tapestry.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: G9X2+256, Farrukhabad Road, Kaimganj, Uttar Pradesh 209502
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Farrukhabad
Pincode: 209502
Longitude: 79.3353°E
Latitude: 27.5544°N