Uttar Pradesh State, India: City Management, Places Interest
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JAUNPUR
traditional art architectural Islamic study influence of past
Jaunpur
was of great importance during medieval times. It was
founded in the 14th century by Feroz Shah
Tuglaq to perpetuate the memory of his cousin Sultan
Mohammad whose real name was Jauna. Later, around 1394
AD, it became the centre of the independent Sharquie
kingdom of Jaunpur founded by Malik Sarvar.
The rulers of Jaunpur were
great patrons of art & architecture and constructed
many fine tombs, mosques and madarsas. These have a
distinctive style which bear influences of later
Tughlaq architecture. Jaunpur was also an important
centre of Islamic studies. While its architectural
heritage speaks of its illustrious past, the city is
known today for its Jasmine oil, tobacco leaves,
raddish and imarti, a sweetmeat.
Places
of Interest in Jaunpur
Atala
Masjid
Started
in 1377 but completed only in 1408 in the reign of
Ibrahim Sharquie. This mosque represents the earliest
and finest example of Sharquie architecture, and
conforms to the general plan of the orthodox mosque.
Its most distinguishing feature is the original
treatment of the facade of its prayer-hall composed of
three large ornamental archways, the central one of
which soaring to 23 mts, is gigantic.
Jami
Masjid
The
last great mosque of Jaunpur and also its largest, the
Jami Masjid was built by Hussain Shah in 1458-78. In
plan and design it is a larger version of the Atala
Mosque. The imposing structure, raised on a high
plinth, encloses a courtyard 66 mts by 64.5 mts. The
interior of the prayer hall is topped by a lofty dome.
Lal
Darwaza Masjid
The
construction of this mosque, said to have taken place
around 1450, is attributed to Bibi Raji, the queen of
Sultan Mahmud Shah. It is built on a much smaller area
than the Atala Masjid.
Khalis
Mukhlis Masjid
This
was constructed by Malik Mukhlis and Khalis in 1417.
Shahi
Bridge
Constructed
by Munim Khan in 1568 this picturesque old bridge
spans the Gomti river.
Shitla
Choukiya Dham
This
famous, ancient temple of Jaunpur is dedicated to
Shitla Mata.
Yamdagni
Ashram
A
religious centre, this ashram is closely associated
with the life of sage Parashuram.
Other places of interest
include Shahi Qila, Khwab-gah,
Dargah Chishti, Pan-e-Sharif, Jahangiri Masjid, Akbari
Bridge and the tombs of the Sharquie Sultans.
