Technically, the Vindhyas do not form a single mountain range in the geological sense.
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10 Facts About Vindhyas
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The exact extent of the Vindhyas is loosely defined, and historically, the term covered a number of distinct hill systems in central India, including the one that is known as the Satpura Range.
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Vindhyas have a great significance in Indian mythology and history.
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Vindhyas do not form a single range in the proper geological sense: the hills collectively known as the Vindhyas do not lie along an anticlinal or synclinal ridge.
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The term "Vindhyas" is defined by convention, and therefore, the exact definition of the Vindhya range has varied at different times in history.
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Today, the definition of the Vindhyas is primarily restricted to the Central Indian escarpments, hills and highlands located to the north of the Narmada River.
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Highest point of the Vindhyas is the Sad-bhawna Shikhar, which lies 752 metres above the sea level.
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Vindhyas is described as Vindhyavasini, and a temple dedicated to her is located in the Vindhyachal town of Uttar Pradesh.
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