Indo Islamic Heritage
Shehzadi Masjid is a modest local mosque located in the bustling Gudri Bazar area of Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community in this historic market locality, reflecting the region's Nawabi-era Islamic heritage amid a predominantly Hindu cultural landscape.
Faizabad, historically known as the capital of the Awadh region under the Nawabs, is home to several Islamic architectural gems from the 18th century, though many are grand tombs or larger mosques like the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque). Shehzadi Masjid, situated in Gudri Bazar (also referred to as Sahabganj Gudri Bazar), is a smaller, community-oriented mosque that caters to local residents. Unlike the more prominent historical sites associated with the Nawabs, such as Gulab Bari or Bahu Begum ka Maqbara, Shehzadi Masjid appears to be a neighborhood place of prayer without extensive documented historical significance in major records. It stands as a testament to the everyday Islamic heritage in Faizabad's old market areas, where traditional bazaars blend with residential localities. The mosque's name "Shehzadi" (meaning "princess" in Urdu) may hint at possible associations with royal patronage during the Awadh period, but specific details on its origins or construction are not widely available in historical accounts. As a local mosque, it likely dates to the 19th or early 20th century, though no confirmed year of construction could be verified from available sources. It continues to function actively for daily prayers and community gatherings in the vibrant Gudri Bazar, a traditional market known for its cloth and goods trade.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4/15/50c, Kosi Parikrama Rd, mohalla aligarh, Gudri Bazar, Faizabad, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.1500° E
Latitude: 26.7700° N