The city of ruler Mahakal, Ujjain, is known by a few names in Vedas and Puranas. The word 'Avanti' has over and over surfaced in the refrains of Vedas. Another name Ujjayini has risen in the sutra "Striyamwanti Kurubhyashcha" of incredible researcher Panini. The city was named in the wake of King Kartavirya Arjun's child Avanti which was later called as Avantika, Avantipuri, Avanti Nagri or Avantikapuri. The city was even called as Vishala because of its enormous zone and Padmavati because of its fabulous spots and success.
In old occasions, the city had a few names including Padmavati, Swarnashringa, Kushashthali, Avantika, Amravati and Churamani. It was likewise called 'Kanakshringa' because of the brilliant plans on its structures. It was named as 'Kumudvati' in light of the fact that blooms were found in plenitude here. The city was called as 'Pratikalpa' as it was demolished and settled as often as possible.
As indicated by the Brahmapuran, Ujjayini was portrayed as one of the most critical city of the world. Furnished with a wide range of delights, it was called as 'Bhogavati' while the city was otherwise called 'Hiranyavati' because of the success.
The city was called as 'Vikrampuri' as it was the capital of ruler Vikramaditya, the originator of Vikram Samvat schedule while it was named Mahakalpuri or Shivpuri as world's well known Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is arranged here. The city has been named as Avanti in the stories like Vedas, Valmiki Ramayan and Mahabharat. The most famous name 'Ujjayini' is still being used with a slight alteration as Ujjain.