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Maikal Range

Also known as Maikal Hills

The Maikal Range is a forested range of hills in central India, on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, forming the eastern arm of the Satpura system. Its plateau of Amarkantak is the source of the Narmada and Son rivers. It is home to Gond and Baiga communities, and Kanha National Park lies on its western slopes.

Maikal Range
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Kawardha State

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Maikal Range. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/maikal-range
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