Indo Islamic Heritage
Madarsa Masjid Gausiya (also known as Gausiya Masjid or Sunni Markaz Gausiya Masjid) is a local mosque and madrasa complex situated in the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a community prayer hall and educational center, primarily associated with Sunni Muslim practices. While not among the most prominent historical monuments of the region (like some older Nawabi-era structures in Farrukhabad), it functions as an important local Islamic site for worship, religious education, and gatherings in its vicinity.
Madarsa Masjid Gausiya, situated in the area of Rampur Daferpur (or a nearby locality; variations like Rampur or related villages appear in regional listings, though the most consistent references point to connections in Shamsabad or surrounding parts of Farrukhabad tehsil). This mosque, often referred to as Gausiya Masjid or Sunni Markaz Gausiya Masjid, is a community-focused place of worship combined with a madrasa (Islamic school). It caters to local residents for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and religious instruction. The name "Gausiya" likely draws inspiration from Sufi traditions (associated with figures like Hazrat Abdul Qadir Gilani, known as Ghaus-e-Azam), common in many Indian mosques dedicated to spiritual reverence. Unlike grand historical mosques in Uttar Pradesh—such as the Jama Masjid in Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad's twin town) or older structures from the Nawabi period—this appears to be a local mosque serving everyday religious needs rather than a major tourist or heritage landmark. No specific founding year is prominently recorded in available sources; it is likely built in the modern or post-independence era (possibly mid-20th century or later), based on the absence of historical mentions in broader surveys of Islamic architecture in the region. It supports madrasa education, emphasizing Quranic studies and Islamic teachings.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: CH5J+MHV, Rampur Daferpur, Uttar Pradesh 209625
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Farrukhabad
Pincode: 209625
Longitude: 79.5881° E
Latitude: 27.3870° N