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Top Tour Package DealsJaunpur is an ancient city and a major Muslim center situated 58 km to the north-west of Varanasi. This erstwhile capital of the independent Sharquie kingdom of Jaunpur is now renowned for its jasmine oil, tobacco leaves, radish and imarti - a sweetmeat. Jaunpur was founded by Feroz Shah Tuglaq in the 14th century. He named it in memory of his cousin Sultan Mohammad whose real name was Jauna. During the Mughal reign the city attained the heights of its glory as a prominent Muslim center; art and architecture found patronage – as evident from the marvelous structures that dot the cityscape. Places of tourist interest include Atala Masjid, Jama Masjid, Lal Darwaza Masjid, Khalis Mukhlis Masjid, Shitla Choukiya Dham, Yamdagni Ashram, Jaunpur fort and Shahi Bridge.
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