JIONPOOR, or Jo.usponE, a t. in a district of the same name in the North-West Provinces of Hindustan. It was anciently the capital of an independent principality. His on the river Goomty, 42 m. from Bemires, 147 in. from Lucknow. Sultan Feroz of Delhi, having ordered a Hindu temple to be demolished, erected in 1310 around its ruins a fort of solid stone, which he named after his_ uncle and predecessor Joana. He sent numerous artificers and, others to inhabit the new city, which was completed in twelve years. Khuaje Jehan, who became emperor after the subversion of the empire of Delhi by Tamerlane, made Jioupoor the capital. He was succeeded in 1399 by his son Moharic Shah, who in a prosperous reign of 40 years greatly strengthened and improved the city and fortress, and Jioupoor became one of the most renowned cities of Hindustan for religion and learning. It was again annexed to the empire of Delhi in 1468. Many of the mosques and colleges built at that time still exist. The fortress was often taken in the wars between the Afghans and Moguls, and much dilapidated, but was thoroughly repaired about 1570 by the governor of Bengal. The famous bridge of Jioupoor, built
280 years ago, still stands, a monument of ancient splendor and architectural skill. In 1793 it was submerged during the rainy season without any damage from the current. The town around the fort has some brick houses and a large bazaar. Many ruins of 1,:anbs and mosques are found in the vicinity of the city. The Jamai Musjed is a very taLdsome mosque built of stone, and is in good condition.
JITOXIk, chief t. of the government of Volhynia, in European Russia, is situated on the river 'l'eterev, an affluent of the Dnieper, in lat. 50° 15" n., long. 28° 40' e. Pop. '57, 31,640. Its foundation is traced back as far as the 10th c., and it was at one time an iutporiant stronghold against the invasions of the Cossacks. In 1648 it was nearly destroyed by the Cossack chief Khmelnitzky. In 1778 it was annexed to the Russian empire. the town carries on a trade in leather, wax, honey, and tallow, has two annual fairs, carr!es on iron and glass works, and extensive cloth manufactures.