What is "mahishmati"

Mahishmati was an ancient city located in central India. It is mentioned in several ancient texts, and may have flourished as late as until 13th century, as indicated by a Paramara inscription.

Mahishmati was the most important city in the southern part of the Avanti kingdom, and later served as the capital of the Anupa Kingdom. It was located in present-day Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of Narmada River, although its exact location is uncertain.