GETTING THERE Air The nearest mrpori is Babatpur (Varanasi), 38 from Jaunpur Rail Jaunpur is on the Northern Railway line and is well-connected to most towns and cities. Road Lucknow 228 km All ahabad 110 km Varanasi 58 km The hidden jewel of Indo-Islamic architecture Jaunpur, reflects an assured blend of indigenous and western Islamic traditions, unique yet boasting an unsurpassed artistic quality. This historic city that was once famed for its educational institutions is located by the Gomti river, only 58 kms from Varanasi, and just 38 kms from its airport at Babatpur. It was an important part of the Delhi Sultanate, 'forming its eastern bulwark' (Percy Brown, Indian Architecture: Islamic Period). The origin of the name Jaunpur is obscure: Hindus believe that the city derives its name from Jamadagni, a famous sage in whose honour a shrine was raised here, while Muslims say that Feroz Shah Tughlaq founded the city in 1360 in memory of his cousin Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, who was also called Jauna. In 1393 Malik Sarawar, a eunuch appointed by the Delhi Sultan as the governor of the region, declared himself independent, and with his adopted son founded the Sharqi dynasty. Under the Sharqi rulers, Jaunpur transformed itself into an epicenter of Islamic arts, literature and religious activity. The surviving architecture of Jaunpur, consisting of Islamic religious structures bears a striking resemblance to other Tughlaq monuments, 'particularly in its rugged virility' (Percy Brown). The Shahi fort, now represented only by its eastern-gateway and a small mosque, was built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1360. It still commands the highest point in the city, its bulbous ramparts overlooking the luminous Gornti River. Behind the prayer hall of the mosque is a large Turkish-style hammam, a jumble of corridors with sunken pools. The 15th century Atala Masjid, built by Sultan Ibrahim, is the most celebrated of the Sharqi buildings. The bracketed openings of the mosque are heavily influenced by Hindu architecture and some historians claim that the site where the mosque now stands was once a Hindu temple. The impressive mosque has a large courtyard surrounded by pillared walls. The relatively small Lal Darwaza, built in 1450 by Bibi Raja, the queen of Sultan Mahmud Shah, was used as a private chapel. It is approached by a distinctive `high gate painted with vermillion', hence its name. The impressive Jami Masjid was built in 1458 by Husain Shah, the last ruler of the Sharqi dynasty. The building is raised on a high plinth and the entrance is approached by a steep, imposing flight of steps, an idea inspired by Feroz Shah Tughlaq's mosques in Delhi. It has a large courtyard with two-storeyed cloisters. The 15th century Khalis Mukhlis Masjid is similar to Atala Masjid, with some ornamental work to break the monotony. Apart from these magnificent mosques, an important Hindu pilgrimage is Shitala Chaukiya, dedicated to Goddess Shitala Mata. Another tourist attraction in Jaunpur is the Jamadagni Ashram, which is closely associated with the Vedic sage Parshuram. For more information on things to do in Jaunpur Uttar Pradesh contact Swan Tours one of the leading travel agents in India.
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