Indo Islamic Heritage
Purani Masjid Maswani is a local mosque located in the Maswani area of Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a community prayer hall and religious site for residents in this semi-urban locality along NH232 (now part of NH19). Known simply as the "Old Mosque" (Purani Masjid), it is a modest, functional place of worship rather than a grand historical monument.
Purani Masjid Maswani is a longstanding local mosque situated in the village/ locality of Maswani, near Fatehpur city in Uttar Pradesh. The name "Purani Masjid" translates to "Old Mosque," suggesting it has been a part of the area's religious landscape for generations, though specific historical records about its founding or construction year are limited or not widely documented online. Unlike prominent Islamic sites in Uttar Pradesh such as the Jama Masjid in Fatehpur city or grand Mughal-era mosques elsewhere, this is primarily a community (local) mosque catering to daily prayers, Friday congregations, and local religious activities in the Maswani-Chandiyana neighborhood. The mosque is positioned along a major highway, making it accessible to both residents and passersby. It appears to be a simple structure typical of many rural and semi-urban mosques in the region, focused on practicality and community service rather than elaborate architecture or historical grandeur. It enjoys positive local feedback, often described as clean and well-maintained, with wheelchair-accessible features noted in some listings.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WRJC+X6M, NH232, Maswani, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh 212601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Fatehpur
Pincode: 212601
Longitude: 80.8323°E
Latitude: 25.9306°N