Indo Islamic Heritage
Kotla Mohalla Masjid (also referred to in connection with areas like Kotla Chungi or nearby localities) is a local mosque situated in the Kotla area near Joshiyaan Mohalla (also spelled Joshiyan Mohalla) in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer site in this historically mixed Hindu-Muslim neighborhood of the city, known for its glass bangle industry.
Firozabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh famous for its glassware and bangle production, has a rich cultural tapestry influenced by both Hindu and Muslim communities. Among its religious sites are several mosques scattered across neighborhoods, including the Kotla Mohalla Masjid located in or near Kotla Mohalla and Joshiyaan Mohalla. This mosque is part of the local fabric in Joshiyaan Mohalla, a residential locality in central Firozabad with narrow lanes and mixed-use areas. Nearby religious spots include other masjids like Kotwali Masjid, Hira Masjid, and Masjid Chhapaiti in the same vicinity, highlighting the area's vibrant Muslim community presence. Kotla Mohalla itself is close to Kotla Chungi and Station Road, making the mosque easily accessible for daily prayers and Friday congregations. Although detailed historical records for this specific mosque are limited in public sources (unlike grand structures such as Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla Jami Masjid built in 1354 by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq), local mosques in Firozabad often trace their origins to the Mughal era or later, when the region was under various Islamic rulers and zamindars. Firozabad's own historical sites include older mosques like the Shahi Masjid in Katra Pathanan (attributed to Sher Shah Suri or Shah Jahan periods) and remnants of forts, but Kotla Mohalla Masjid functions primarily as a neighborhood place of worship rather than a prominent tourist or archaeological landmark. It embodies the enduring Islamic tradition in this part of Uttar Pradesh.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 49XV+5J2, Kotla Mohalla, Joshiyan Mohalla, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.395684
Latitude: 27.149655