Jama Masjid Budaun

Jama Masjid Budaun is a historic congregational mosque located in the old city area of Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. Built in 1223 during the reign of Delhi Sultan Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, it is regarded as one of the oldest mosques in India and the largest in the region. The mosque features a large courtyard, domes and traditional Islamic architecture. It remains an active place of worship and a significant heritage landmark in Budaun district.

Visitors can expect a large historic mosque complex with a spacious open courtyard, arched prayer halls, domes and stone construction typical of early Sultanate architecture. The site is located in a dense old-city neighbourhood with narrow lanes and local markets nearby. Visitors can explore the courtyard, view the facade and domes, observe daily prayers, and experience the quiet, reverent atmosphere of an active religious site.

Jama Masjid Budaun was constructed in 1223 CE by Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. It is considered the second oldest mosque in India after the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi and the largest mosque in the Budaun region. The mosque was built using stone and reflects early Sultanate architectural style. It has remained a central congregational mosque for nearly 800 years.

The mosque is the principal congregational mosque for the Muslim community in Budaun and serves as an active place of daily prayers and Friday congregations. It is a notable example of early Islamic architecture in Uttar Pradesh and a recognized heritage landmark of the city, visited for its religious and architectural importance.