Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid-e-Noor (also referred to as Masjid Raj-e-Noor in some sources) is a local mosque situated in Qasba Rasoolpur, Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a community prayer center for the local Muslim population in this small town (qasba). The mosque holds local historical significance, with Muslim settlement in the area tracing back to the Sharqi dynasty period or earlier medieval times. It is believed to have been originally built or associated with Nawab Raje Khan, a notable historical figure in the town's past, though exact construction details are limited in public records. As a modest local place of worship, it reflects the enduring Islamic heritage in rural Uttar Pradesh.
Masjid-e-Noor, commonly known locally as a community mosque in Rasoolpur (also spelled Rasulpur or Qasba Rasoolpur), is a cherished religious site in the Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh. This area, a small qasba (township), has a historical Muslim presence dating back potentially to the Sharqi dynasty era (15th century) or earlier medieval Islamic influences in the Awadh region. The mosque itself is described in local accounts as a historic site linked to Nawab Raje Khan, who is credited with its original establishment, underscoring its role in the town's Islamic cultural and architectural legacy. As a local mosque (not a major grand historical monument like those in Delhi or Agra), Masjid-e-Noor primarily functions as a place for daily prayers, Friday congregations, and community gatherings for the residents of Rasoolpur. It represents the everyday Islamic heritage found across Uttar Pradesh's villages and small towns, where such mosques often blend simple architecture with deep-rooted religious devotion. While not extensively documented in major historical surveys, its ties to the region's medieval Muslim settlement highlight the spread of Islam in rural Awadh.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 4CV6+J78, Rasulpur, Firozabad, Didamai, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 26.23°N
Latitude: 81.20°E