Indo Islamic Heritage
Sultan Khan Mosque is a neighbourhood congregational mosque located in Basantpur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273005 (area dependent), India. The mosque serves as a centre for five daily prayers, Friday (Jumuʿah) congregation, and religious gatherings, supporting the spiritual life of the Basantpur locality.
Situated in the historic quarter of Basantpur, Sultan Khan Mosque carries a name that suggests patronage or association with a respected individual known as Sultan Khan. In many North Indian settlements, mosques named after individuals reflect the legacy of a benefactor, landholder, scholar, or community leader who contributed to its establishment or maintenance. Basantpur itself is one of Gorakhpur’s older neighbourhoods, and the mosque likely forms part of its traditional religious landscape. Over generations, Sultan Khan Mosque has functioned as a focal point of faith and neighbourhood cohesion. The mosque structures daily devotion through the five obligatory Salah (prayers) — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These regular congregations foster unity and continuity, transforming the mosque into a living centre of spiritual discipline.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: P9R4+3FF, Turakmanpur, TP Nagar, Basantpur, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273005
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Ghazipur
Pincode: 273005
Longitude: 83.380° E
Latitude: 26.755° N