South AsiaAsia

Jaunpur Sultanate

Also known as Sharqi dynasty

1394 – 1494 CE · about 100 years

The Jaunpur Sultanate was founded by Malik Sarwar, a Delhi Sultanate governor, during the confusion after Timur's invasion. Its Sharqi rulers built notable mosques such as the Atala Mosque. The Lodi sultans of Delhi conquered it.

Key facts

Dates	1394 – 1494 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Jaunpur
Founder	Malik Sarwar
Religion(s)	Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Delhi Sultanate

Followed by

Delhi Sultanate

Sources

Wikipedia – Jaunpur Sultanate

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.