In 1624, Rustom Khan, the governor of Sambhal, captured it and set up a fort at this place and named it as Rustom Nagar. Later on it was named as MORADABAD after the name of SHAHJAHAN "s son MURAD BUX and this name still persists. Physical development of the city was started after the construction of shahi masjid by Rustom Khan in 1632.

Moradabad Pahari and Shahi Masjidpahari wallshahi masjid side view

shahi masjid far viewshahi masjid close viewshahi masjid tomb