Question

In ancient period, which city was known as Avanti ?
1. Malwa 
2. Vaishali
3. Ujjain
4. Gaya

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ujjain

The correct answer is Ujjain.

• ​Ujjain is a city in Madhya Pradesh state.
• Ujjain was known as 'Avantika' in ancient times.
• Ujjain is the fifth largest city in Madhya Pradesh by population.
• Ujjayini was the capital of the Avanti kingdom.
• Ujjain was the seat of the emperor Ashoka during the 2^nd century BCE.
• The famous temple of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in Ujjain.
• Ujjain is one of the sites of the famous Hindu festival Kumbh Mela.
• The famous ancient writer Kalidasa was born in Ujjain.
• India's one of the Jantar Mantar is located in Ujjain.

• Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan were formed from the Malwa region.
• Vaishali was an ancient city in present-day Bihar.