Chausa

The Chaunsa is a beloved mango cultivar indigenous to South Asia, treasured for its exquisitely sweet flavor and tender, almost fiberless flesh. Revered as the "King of Mangoes," its flesh is a soft, juicy pulp that melts in the mouth, delivering an aromatic, honey-like sweetness with a subtle hint of tanginess. The skin is typically a golden-yellow hue when ripe, though some varieties can appear greenish-yellow. In terms of texture and richness, many connoisseurs consider it superior even to the famous Alphonso mango. The peak season for Chaunsa mangoes, which are highly sought after and exported globally, typically runs from June to August.
The Chaunsa's name is steeped in history and was popularized by the 16th-century Indian ruler Sher Shah Suri. In 1539, after defeating the Mughal emperor Humayun in the Battle of Chausa in Bihar, Suri celebrated his victory by naming his favorite mango variety "Chaunsa" in honor of the battle site. While the name was immortalized by this act, the mango was also cultivated extensively in other regions, and was once known as the Ghazipuriya mango due to its cultivation in the Ghazipur area. Although the name has a legendary origin story, the fruit's large-scale
Grafting was later refined in Malihabad, India, and subsequently introduced to Pakistan.
There are four known types of chaunsa mangoes: Mosami Chaunsa (Summer Bahisht), Kala Chaunsa (Black), Safaid chaunsa (White) and Azeem Chaunsa (Rattewala).