Q. What was the earliest ancient name of Jabalpur?
Answer: Jabalipuram
Notes: Jabalpur was originally called Jabalipuram according to Puranas and legends. Maharishi Jabali is linked with the region's ancient name. Mahakoshal is a broader cultural area to which Jabalpura belonged to. The Kalchuri dynasty ruled the Jabalpur region before the medieval period. Their capital was Tripuri near present-day Jabalpur