town, central Madhya Pradesh state, central India. The town 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, brass-ware, and bamboo canes. Hoshangabad has several colleges affiliated with the University of Sagar. Pop. (2001) 97,424.