Q. Firoz Shah founded many cities. Which of the following was not built
by him?
(a) Jaunpur
(b) Fatehpur Sikri
(c) Hissar
(d) Fatehabad
Ans: (b) Fatehpur Sikri
Explanation:
The correct answer is (b) Fatehpur Sikri.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1351 to 1388, did indeed found several cities. However, Fatehpur Sikri was not one of them. Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Emperor Akbar, who was a later ruler of the Mughal Empire, in the 16th century.
The other options listed are correct:
(a) Jaunpur: Firoz Shah Tughlaq founded the city of Jaunpur in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. It served as an important regional capital during the Tughlaq dynasty.
(c) Hissar: Firoz Shah Tughlaq also founded the city of Hissar in present-day Haryana, India. Hissar served as an important administrative and military center during the Sultanate period.
(d) Fatehabad: Fatehabad, also known as Fatehabas, was indeed founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. It is located in present-day Haryana, India.
So, the correct answer is (b) Fatehpur Sikri, as it was not built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq but by Emperor Akbar.