Mahakoshal

For Bimbisara's wife, see Kosala Devi.

Mahakoshal
Mahakaushal
Historical region of Central India
  Mahakoshal region of Madhya Pradesh

(Not necessarily co-terminus with historical borders)
Interactive map of Mahakoshal
CountryIndia
StateMadhya Pradesh

Mahakoshal or Mahakaushal is a region of central India. Mahakoshal lies in the upper or eastern reaches of the Narmada River valley in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur is the largest city in the region. Nimar region lies to the west, in the lower reaches of the Narmada valley.

Mahakoshal is a predominantly a Hindi-speaking area. Other languages used in the region include Bagheli and Marathi.

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