Jaunpur

The name Sahi Quila literally translates into royal fort. The fort dates back to the 14th century and was constructed by Ibrahim Naib Barbak, a chieftain of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Over the years the fort has gone through various modifications and extensions. The fort stands on an artificial mound on the north bank of Gomti. It is irregular quadrangular in shape. The fort is surrounded by two sets of walls topped with battlements and reinforced with bastions, The entrance is through the east and the interiors are reached after passing through two gateways. Nothing much is left in the interiors apart from a mosque and a hammam.

The mosque dates back to 1376 and was built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq's brother Barbaq Shah. The mosque has three arches on the eastern side and is topped with three domes. There are pillared extensions on the north and south sides. Slender minaretes add to the elegance of the small mosque. The mosque also has a slender minaret in front of it.

The Turkish Hammam is located next to the mosque. The hammam is located next to the mosque and is built in Turkish style. The hammam consists of a series of domes complete with turrets allowing light to pass in. The interiors are accessible and consist of a series of rooms connected with a maze of passageways. The rooms consist of water tubs connected with a series of water channels supplying hot and cold water.

A picturesque 16th century bridge across the Gombti which was constructed during Mughal times. One of the finest example of the engineering in the medieval period of India.The old bridge over the Gomti River in Jaunpur dates from 1564, the era of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

The mosque was constructed in 1408 by Ibrahim Shah Sharki. The foundation stone of the mosque was laid by Feorze Shah Tughlaque in 1393. It towers to a height of 100 ft and have three towering gateways. The mosque has intricate stone works.

Built by Hussain Shah Sharqi, the 15th century is one of the largest in India. Situated inside a walled complex it has domed gates on the eastern, northern and southern sides. The mosque lies on the western side and consists of a dome flanked on both sides by vaulted roofs.

This small mosque is a hidden gem. It is located deep inside the Mufti Mohalla locality of Jaunpur and is difficult to find. Unlike the other Jaunpur mosques it doesn't have a towering gateway but still has its share of elegance.

This Mosque was built in 1447 (as per inscription of this mosque), during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Sharqi, by Queen Bibi Rajyi, dedicated to Maulana Sayyid Ali Dawood Kutubbudin, a celebrated saint (Maulana) of Jaunpu. This mosque is also located inside a large walled complex with the mosque at the western end. There are gates on the other three sides.