Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Amdani Kothi is a modest local mosque located in the Lajpat Nagar neighborhood of Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community in this residential area and is not among the grand historical mosques associated with the Nawabi era but represents everyday Islamic heritage in the region.
Faizabad, historically the capital of the Awadh Nawabs and now integrated into the Ayodhya region, is home to numerous Islamic sites reflecting its rich Mughal and Nawabi past. While prominent historical mosques like Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) and others from the 18th century dominate the heritage landscape, smaller local mosques like Masjid Amdani Kothi cater to neighborhood congregations. Masjid Amdani Kothi is situated in Lajpat Nagar, a locality in Faizabad city known for its proximity to areas like Rikabganj and Civil Lines. As a community mosque, it provides a quiet space for daily prayers and reflects the enduring presence of Islamic culture in this syncretic region famous for its Hindu-Muslim shared history. Unlike the larger Nawabi-era structures, it is a more contemporary or lesser-documented local place of worship, emphasizing the grassroots level of religious practice amid Uttar Pradesh's diverse spiritual tapestry.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q4FV+7MG, Lajpat Nagar, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.14°E
Latitude: 26.77°N