Which city was named as Avantika in ancient times?
Which city was named as Avantika in ancient times? Correct Answer Ujjain
The correct answer is Ujjain.
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Ujjain was known as Avantika in ancient times.
Key Points
- Ujjain was mentioned in as Avantika in mahajanpad era.
- Avantika was one of the sixteen Mahajanpads of ancient India.
- Chand-Pradyot was the most popular ruler of Avantika mahajanpada.
- Avantika had two capitals -
- North Avantika – Ujjain.
- South Avantika – Mahishmati (Maheshwar).
Additional Information
- Bhopal was founded in the 11th century by Parmara King Bhoja.
- It was originally named Bhojpal.
- Gwalior was formally named Gopalkash in the Mahabharata era.
- Varanasi is a city in Uttar Pradesh.
- Kashi was the name of Varanasi in the Mahajanpada era.
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