The historical city of Jaunpur was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq to perpetually honor the memory of which of his predecessors? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The historical city of Jaunpur was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq to perpetually honor the memory of which of his predecessors?

A. Nasiruddin Mahmud

B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

C. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

D. Ghiyasuddin Balban

Answer: Option B

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Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded Jaunpur in memory of his cousin Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whose real historic name was Jauna Khan.

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