Indo Islamic Heritage
The Baagh Waali Masjid (also spelled Bagh Wali Masjid or Baag Wali Masjid, meaning "Garden Mosque" or "Mosque of the Garden") is a local historic mosque located in the Maswani area of Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a modest community mosque serving the neighborhood's Muslim residents, rather than a major tourist or imperial landmark.
The Baagh Waali Masjid, situated in Maswani (a locality near Fatehpur city, often listed alongside places like Chandiyana or Malwan Town), is a community mosque known locally for its role in neighborhood prayers. The name "Baagh Waali" suggests it may have been built near or associated with a garden (baagh), a common feature in historic mosque naming in India, evoking serene surroundings conducive to worship. Such mosques are typically simple structures with a prayer hall facing the qibla (Mecca), a mihrab (niche indicating direction), possibly a small minbar (pulpit), and an open courtyard or attached spaces for ablution. Public listings (such as local business directories) confirm its existence as a recognized mosque in the Maswani area, often grouped with other historic or "Purani" mosques nearby. While no widely documented year of construction is available (unlike more prominent sites), mosques of this type in the region frequently trace back to the 18th–19th centuries during periods of local patronage under Nawabs, zamindars, or community efforts in the Awadh and Doab regions. It remains an active place of worship, reflecting continuity of Islamic tradition in Fatehpur's diverse fabric.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WRMF+H3J, Maswani, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh 212601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Fatehpur
Pincode: 212601
Longitude: 80.8139°E
Latitude: 25.9300°N