The city of Muzaffarpur has been a center of trade and commerce for centuries, situated strategically on the banks of the Burhi Gandak River. Muzaffar Shah Jung is credited with the establishment of the city of Muzaffarpur, which was named in his honor. Also known as Muzaffar Khan, he was a nobleman and military commander during the Mughal era in the 18th century. Under his rule, Muzaffarpur flourished as a center of agriculture, trade, and culture