Question

Which city was named as Avantika in ancient times?
1. Ujjain
2. Bhopal
3. Varanasi
4. Jaipur

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Ujjain

The correct answer is Ujjain.

• Ujjain was known as Avantika in ancient times.

• 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).

• 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.