The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s6.141

c6.s6.141

Malwa. 1. Mâlaya. 2. Avantî. 3. Dâśeraka. Its capitals were Ujjayinî and Dhârânagara. Eastern Malwa, including the kingdom of Bhopal, was called Daśârṇa and Dakshiṇagiri, its capital was Bidiśâ or Bhilsa. Northern Malwa was called Seka and Apara-Seka at the time of the Mahâbhârata.