Kadam Rasul Mosque

Kadam Rasul Mosque is a historic 16th-century mosque located in Gour, the medieval capital of Bengal, in Malda district, West Bengal. Built in 1530-1531 by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah, it is renowned for enshrining a stone believed to bear the footprint of Prophet Muhammad. The single-domed brick structure with octagonal turrets exemplifies Bengali Sultanate architecture and is protected as an important heritage site within the Gour archaeological complex.

Visitors can expect a small, single-domed brick mosque set within the open archaeological landscape of Gour. The exterior features plain brick walls, four octagonal corner turrets and arched entrances, while the interior houses a revered stone slab with a footprint. The surroundings are quiet and park-like with lawns and pathways. Visitors can explore the prayer hall, view architectural details, and experience the historical atmosphere of the ancient capital.

Built in 1530-1531 CE by Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah of the Hussain Shahi dynasty, the mosque was constructed to enshrine a stone containing the footprint of Prophet Muhammad brought from Arabia. It represents the mature phase of Bengali Sultanate architecture in Gour, which served as the capital of Bengal for centuries. The structure is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

The mosque holds religious significance for Muslims due to the enshrined footprint stone (Kadam Rasul), which is venerated by devotees. It is an important example of Islamic heritage in Bengal and a focal point of the cultural landscape of Gour, reflecting the region's medieval Islamic architectural and spiritual traditions.