Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Mazhar Miya 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 local Muslims in this semi-urban/rural locality near Vaqeer Ganj (also spelled Waqeer Ganj or similar).
Masjid Mazhar Miya stands as a cherished local Islamic site in the village of Maswani, within the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Unlike prominent historical mosques in Uttar Pradesh—such as the UNESCO-listed Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri (built by Emperor Akbar in the 1570s) or other grand Sufi shrines—this mosque is a community-centric place of worship that reflects the everyday religious life of residents in this part of central Uttar Pradesh. The mosque is situated in a peaceful setting in Maswani, often associated with Vaqeer Ganj, and caters primarily to the spiritual needs of the surrounding Muslim population. It functions as a regular masjid for the five daily prayers, Friday congregations (Jumu'ah), and other religious observances. While not documented as an ancient or architecturally renowned structure in major historical records, it contributes to the rich tapestry of Islamic heritage in Fatehpur district, where local mosques and smaller shrines (dargahs) have long been integral to village and town life. Fatehpur itself has a diverse religious landscape, with influences from Mughal-era architecture nearby (e.g., in Fatehpur Sikri, about 100+ km away) and various Sufi-influenced sites across the region.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WRMC+JPV, Unnamed Road, Maswani, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh 212601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Fatehpur
Pincode: 212601
Longitude: 80.81°E
Latitude: 25.92°N