Q93
What was the capital of Avanti?
A.
Gaya
B.
Ujjain
AnswerC.
Satna
D.
Vallabhi
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Avanti, kingdom of ancient India, in the territory of present Madhya Pradesh state. The area was for a time part of the historical province of Malwa. About 600 bce the Avanti capital was Mahismati (probably modern Godarpura on the Narmada River), but it was soon moved to Ujjayini (near present-day Ujjain).