Footi Mosque

Footi Mosque, also known as Fauti Mosque or Phuti Masjid, is an incomplete 18th-century mosque located in Kumarpur near Murshidabad, West Bengal. Built in 1740 by Nawab Sarfaraz Khan, construction was abandoned after his death the same year, leaving its five domes unfinished. The large brick structure with arched entrances and corner minarets is a notable example of Nawabi architecture and Murshidabad's heritage.

Visitors can expect a large, unfinished brick mosque set in an open area in Kumarpur, about 2 km from central Murshidabad. The structure has five domes that were never completed, arched doorways, and four corner minarets. The interior prayer hall and courtyard are accessible, with exposed brickwork and incomplete domes visible. The surroundings are relatively quiet with agricultural fields nearby, offering a heritage and architectural viewing experience.

Built in 1740 by Nawab Sarfaraz Khan, grandson of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan. Construction was left incomplete after Sarfaraz Khan was killed in battle against Alivardi Khan in 1740. The mosque was intended to be one of the largest in Murshidabad but remains unfinished, reflecting the political transition of the Nawab era.

Represents Islamic religious architecture of the Murshidabad Nawab period and is noted locally for its unfinished state, giving it the name Footi or Phuti meaning broken or incomplete. It remains a heritage landmark illustrating 18th-century brick mosque construction techniques.