# HistoriCity: A look at the layered history of Ozene, or Uzain, or what we call Ujjain

> Its antecedents comprise being one of the capitals of Mauryan empire and the Malwa sultanate, the setting of unforgettable classical literary works such as Meghdoot by Kalidasa and Padataditaka of Shyamalika, and much later for the firmans by emperor Aurangzeb granting clemency and lands to priests and religious establishments.

- Published: 2026-10-04T05:01:17.574Z
- Updated: 2026-10-04T05:01:17.574Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Avanti, India’s greatest scholarly city, Malwa sultanate, Mauryan empire, Meghdoot, Ozene, Padataditaka of Shyamalika, Ujjain, Uzain, centre of power, learning and trade, firmans by emperor Aurangzeb granting clemency and lands to priests and religious establishments

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- 2026-10-04T05:01:17.574Z - Hindustan Times: [HistoriCity: A look at the layered history of Ozene, or Uzain, or what we call Ujjain](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/historicity-a-look-at-the-layered-history-of-ozene-or-uzain-or-what-we-call-ujjain-101791087961487.html)

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