Various Names of Ujjain
Since Ujjain is one of the oldest cities in India, it has been known by many names:
- Avantika
- Padmavati
- Kushasthali
- Bhagavati
- Haranyavati
- Kandakatringa
- Kumudvati
- Pratikalpa
- Ujjayani
- Udeni
- Vishala
It is said that to the Western astronomers it was known as "Arin".
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