Indo Islamic Heritage
Tayyaba Masjid is a local mosque located in the Azad Nagar area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer space in this bustling neighborhood known for its residential and bypass proximity. While not among the ancient historical monuments like the Shahi Masjid or Kalan Mosque in the region, it holds significance for local Muslim residents as a place of worship and gathering.
Firozabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh with a rich blend of Hindu and Muslim heritage (approximately 48-50% Muslim population as per historical census data), features numerous mosques reflecting Islamic architectural and cultural influences from Mughal times onward. Prominent historical Islamic sites in the area include the Shahi Masjid (built during Sher Shah Suri's era or attributed to Shah Jahan around 1648 AD, located in Katra Pathanan) and other mosques like Jama Masjid and Sufi Sahab Ki Dargah, which draw devotees and visitors. Among the modern community mosques is Tayyaba Masjid, situated in Azad Nagar (also referred to as near New Bypass, Azad Nagaar). This mosque functions as an active place of worship, with positive local ratings for its accessibility and role in daily prayers. It is not documented as an ancient or heritage structure with specific historical events or grand Mughal-era architecture, unlike older sites in Firozabad linked to rulers like Sher Shah Suri or Firoz Shah Tughlaq influences elsewhere. Instead, Tayyaba Masjid represents the everyday religious life in a contemporary urban setting, supporting the spiritual needs of the neighborhood's residents.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 5C2F+F85, New Bypass Rd, Azad Nagaar, Firozabad, Didamai, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.4234° E
Latitude: 27.1511° N