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Vikramaditya VI (r. 1076 – 1126 CE) became the Western Chalukya King after deposing his elder brother Someshvara II, a political move he made by gaining the support of Chalukya vassals during the Chola invasion of Chalukya territory.
A modern depiction of Vikramaditya at Vikram Teela in Ujjain. Vikramaditya (IAST: Vikramāditya) was a legendary king as mentioned in ancient Indian literature, featuring in traditional stories including those in Vetala Panchavimshati and Singhasan Battisi.
Vikramaditya VI was one of the well known Western Chalukyan rulers of Karnataka. He ascended the throne by overthrowing his brother Somesvara II with the help of some of the Chalukya feudatories. Vikramaditya VI, also known as Parmadideva, assumed the title Tribhuvanamalla.
Pre-eminent among the kings of Karnataka is the Kalyani Chalukya emperor, Vikramaditya VI. He was the son of Someshwara I. Fortunately, he had the poet Vidyapati Bilhana in his court and so his achievements have become immortal.
Paramāra king Vikramāditya of Ujjain is a central figure in history after Bhagavān Śrī Krishna and the end of Yudhiṣṭhira's rule in 3102 BC. Vikramāditya revised the calendar system with his Vikrama-samvat in 57 BC which is still used as the standard for all festivals. The calendar of his grandson Śālivāhana-śaka is also used for some calculations.
Vikramaditya II (reigned 733 – 744 CE) was the son of King Vijayaditya and ascended the Badami Chalukya throne following the death of his father.
Vikramaditya VI (r. 1076 – 1126 CE) became the Western Chalukya King after deposing his elder brother Someshvara II, a political move he made by gaining the support of Chalukya vassals during the Chola invasion of Chalukya territory.
INS Vikramaditya is the newest and largest ship to join Indian Navy on 16 Nov 2013. The ship was commissioned on 16 Nov 13 by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in Russia.
Sep 17, 2016 · September 17: Today is the day King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, perhaps the greatest ruler that Bharath has seen was coronated. Vikramaditya started the Vikrama Samvat era in 719 BCE, after defeating the Shakas. Vikramaditya’s empire stretched from the Indus river in the west, Badaristhana ( Badrinath) in the north, Kapila in the east and ...
May 21, 2023 · Siṃhāsana Dvātriṃśikā comprises 32 stories narrated by the apsaras to King Bhoja, offering a vivid depiction of the extraordinary life of Vikramaditya. These tales explore Vikramaditya’s bravery, wisdom, justice, and his encounters with mythical beings, demons, and celestial beings.
