Administrator Alauddin Husain Shah built the mosque between 1493 and 1519 AD, the sultan of Bengal, though its exact history is unknown. Adjacent to the mosque, there is also an "Idgah" and a deep well, constructed later. About 150 people can pray inside the mosque at a time. During the reign of the Koch rulers, the Rangamati area was a very prosperous place. It was the frontier post of the Koch rulers. Bengal sultans and Mughals also used the Rangamati fort. The location was also the headquarters of Alauddin Husain Shah. And this mosque was used as a prayer hall by the Muslim soldiers. About 200 years ago, the local people found this mosque in Panbari "Pahar" under the thick foliage. They cleaned this place and started to offer prayers there. Today, Panbari "Pahar" is known as the holy seat and a holy shrine for the people of western Assam. The scenic beauty of the hills, their rich flora, unique location, and archeological importance hold the promise of becoming an important tourist spot in India. As the mosque enjoy a special place in the society of western Assam, people donate generously irrespective of religion, caste, or creed. During the annual Islamic festivals like Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha, this mosque wears a unique look. Thousands of people from different parts of the country visit the mosque. Not only the people from India but also from England and Japan visit this place. Usually, hundreds of people gather here for the weekly Friday noon Jumuah prayers, besides other regular prayers. As the mosque is standing on national highway 17, regular bus services are available from Guwahati, Dhubri, and Cooch Behar. The nearest railway station is Fakiragram, 30 kilometers, and the nearest airport is the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 200 kilometers. The mosque is also not far away from the mighty Brahmaputra, 8 kilometers.
