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Temple of Sheetla Devi
Sheetla Chaukiya Dham Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Sheetla. It is located in Chaukiya Dham, in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site. The presiding deity is known by the names Shitala and Sheetala, meaning Goddess Of Coolness. This is an ancient temple of Maa Sheetla Chaukiya Devi.
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Feroz Shah (not to be confused with Feroz Shah Tughlaq) was a commander of Babur. The tomb consists of a single domed structure.
A small and elegant mosque with a towering arched gateway complete with intricate calligraphy from the Koran along with floral and geometric design. It was constructed by Ibrahim Shah Sharki.
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.
Sahi Quila
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.
Jaunpur Sahi Badi Masjid
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.
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.