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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Satpura Range is a block-mountain system of peninsular India running east–west across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat between the Narmada and Tapi rivers.
- Why is the Satpura Range classified as a block mountain rather than a fold mountain?
- How does the Satpura Range differ from the Vindhya Range?
- What is the highest peak of the Satpura Range?
- Which rivers are associated with the Satpura watershed?

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