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Medieval History UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following places was known as the 'Shiraz of the East' during the reign of the Sharki Sultans?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Jaunpur

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jaunpur”.
The answer is: (3) Jaunpur

Jaunpur, a city situated in the northwest of the Varanasi Division in Uttar Pradesh, India, was known as the 'Shiraz of the East' during the reign of the Sharqi Sultans (1394-1479 AD).

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