Avanti, a historical empire of India

                         Avanti Empire

This ancient city of India is known as Avantika in the Puranas (Total numbers of puranas are 18). It was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas.

Location:-
Now it is the area of Malva (Madhya Pradesh). Avanti was divided by Vindhyachal mountain or Betwa river in two parts - (1) Northern Avanti with its capital Ujjayini and (2) Southern Avanti, whose capital was Mahishmati.


Let's know about Mahishmati:-

The Mahishmati has been taken in Bahubali film.  It is a small historical town near Indore in Madhya Pradesh.  Presently known as Maheshwar.  The historical Holkar dynasty fort built here makes this city even more beautiful.  The history of this city located near Narmada will be seen from behind; somewhere, the history of Bahubali film comes from the capital. The scenes filmed in the film are also supernatural reminiscent of the Narmada Falls.


 Role in History:-
Ashok, the great was the governor of Avanti. Chand pradyot was the most powerful king of it. It is also called Mahaval (Most powerful). It was the part of Magadh empire. The Maurya, Shishunag, Nanda and Haiyay dynasty ruled in it.

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