Word

Ujjain

Sanskrit

उज्जैन्

IAST

ujjain

In General

Ujjain is a district and city in modern day Madya Pradesh. Ujjain, also called as Avantika is an ancient and holi city mentioned in Puranas. In rites Avantika is remembered along with Kashi Gaya Kanchi and other ancient cities. It was the capital of once a large country called Avati