The mosque in Furfura, constructed by Muqlish Khan in 1375, is a Muslim pilgrimage place, notably during the "peer mela," according to the West Bengal Tourism Department. It is said that the majority of the Muslims in this area are Ashrafs, descendants of Muslims who entered Bengal in the 14th century. According to Sabir Ahamed, a well-known social and political analyst, Furfura's history dates back to the early middle Ages. "In addition to their...