Question

What was ancient name of Ujjain? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ujjain is an ancient city of central India, in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River. In ancient times the city was called Ujjayini. As per epic Mahabharata Ujjayani was the capital of Avanti Kingdom.

Answer 2

The ancient name of Ujjain is Ujjayini.

• Ujjain is the modern name of the city situated in the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh.
• This city is considered the traditional capital of King Chandragupta II famously known as Vikramaditya.
• In the 6th and 7th centuries, Ujjayini became a major research center for mathematics and astronomy.
• Later in 1235, it was subject to invasion, as a result of which many temples and heritages got completely destroyed.
• In the 18th century, this city was made to be a part of the Gwalior state and it remained so till India became independent in 1947.
• After independence, Ujjain became a part of Madhya Pradesh.