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Question

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

  1. Agra
  2. Delhi
  3. Jaunpur
  4. Varanasi

Answer:

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).