Q. Which city was called 'Shiraj of the East'?
The History of Jaunpur has a significant value and has a historical importance to it. History of Jaunpur dates back to 1388, during which period the Sultan of Delhi, Feroz Shah Tughlaq appointed a eunuch in the name of Malik Sarwar as the governor of the region.
- Mandu
- Jaunpur
- Lahore
- Gaur
Answer: Jaunpur
Jaunpur city of India was known as "Shiraz of East". Jaunpur historically known as "Shiraz-e-Hind" or "Shiraz of East" having its historical dates from 1359, when the city was founded by the Sultan of Delhi Feroz Shah Tughlaq and named in memory of his cousin, Muhammad bin Tughluq, whose given name was Jauna Khan.
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