Indo Islamic Heritage
Jama Masjid Shahi, also known as Shahi Katra Jama Masjid, is a prominent historic mosque situated on Shahi Katra Road in Keyari Tola, Astupura, Mau. It is regarded locally as a very old mosque, with local accounts attributing its construction to approximately three centuries ago and associating its architectural character with the Mughal period. The mosque remains an important religious landmark of Mau.
Jama Masjid Shahi is located in Shahi Katra, Keyari Tola, Astupura, in the historic urban centre of Mau. The mosque is closely associated with the Shahi Katra locality and is recognised as one of the important mosques of Mau. Its present address is recorded as Shahi Katra Road, Astupura, Mau, Uttar Pradesh – 275101. Local accounts describe the mosque as approximately 300 years old and suggest that its architectural character dates to the Mughal period. One local account further attributes its construction to Chaman Ara Begum, described as a daughter of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. However, this attribution is based on user-submitted local information rather than a verified historical or archaeological record, so it should be treated as local tradition rather than established fact. The mosque has historically functioned as an important congregational space for the Muslim community of Mau. A madrasa known as Jamia Miftaul Uloom is reported to be situated adjacent to the mosque, adding an educational dimension to the religious complex. The mosque and its surrounding Shahi Katra locality have also featured in accounts of Mau's social and cultural history. Historical reporting on the town's communal life mentions the Shahi Katra Masjid in connection with local religious processions and community traditions.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WHW6+GCG, Shahi Katra Rd, Keyari Tola, Astupura, Mau, Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Mau
Pincode: 275101
Longitude: 83.5610° E
Latitude: 25.9462° N