Pilibhit Jama Masjid

Pilibhit Jama Masjid is a historic congregational mosque located in the heart of Pilibhit city, Uttar Pradesh. Built in 1769 by Rohilla leader Hafiz Rahmat Khan, it is modeled after the Jama Masjid in Delhi. Constructed at a cost of three lakh rupees, the mosque features Mughal-style domes, minarets and arches. It remains an active place of worship and a notable example of 18th-century Indo-Islamic architecture in the Rohilkhand region.

Visitors can expect a large Mughal-style congregational mosque with three domes, two tall minarets, arched entrances and an expansive courtyard. The structure is built of brick with plaster detailing and is set in the dense old city area of Pilibhit. Inside, there is a spacious prayer hall and open courtyard for worshippers. The surroundings are busy market streets. Visitors can observe architectural details, the active prayer environment, and the scale of the replica design inspired by Delhi's Jama Masjid.

Built in 1769 by Hafiz Rahmat Khan, the Rohilla ruler of Bareilly and Pilibhit, after he was inspired by the Jama Masjid in Delhi built by Shah Jahan. Constructed at a cost of Rs. 3 lakh, it was designed as a replica of the Delhi mosque by employing similar Mughal architectural elements. It represents the Rohilla period architecture in the Rohilkhand region during the 18th century.

Serves as the principal congregational (Jama) mosque for the Muslim community of Pilibhit and the surrounding Rohilkhand region. It is an active religious center for daily prayers, Friday congregations and Eid gatherings, and is regarded as a significant example of Indo-Islamic heritage in Uttar Pradesh.