HOSHANGABAD

city, central Madhya Pradesh state, central India. The city lies just south of the Narmada River. Founded by Sultan Hoshang Shah of Malwa in 1406, it served as a defense against Gond invaders. Hoshangabad was constituted a municipality in 1867. It is an agricultural trade centre and is engaged in paper milling and the manufacture of roofing tiles, brassware, and bamboo canes. Hoshangabad has several colleges affiliated with the University of Saugar. Pop. (1991 prelim.) 70,820.