Who founded the city of Jaunpur?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded Jaunpur (in present-day Uttar Pradesh) around 1359 and named it after his cousin and predecessor Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whose earlier name was Jauna Khan. Firoz Shah also founded towns such as Hisar and Fatehabad.