[1] This mosque was built by the late Sultan Zainal Abidin II (also known as Marhum Masjid) between 1793 until 1808.

In 1881, Sultan Ahmad II ibni Yang Dipertua Muda Tengku Mahmud constructed a new dome to replace the old one erected under Sultan Zainal Abidin II.

In 1901 during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III, the mosque went through another renovation.

[2] The mosque is again renovated during the reign of Al-Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah in 1972.

The current uniquely carved mimbar was crafted by Mister Abdul Kadir.