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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.
Chandragupta II (r.c. 375-415), also known by his title Vikramaditya, as well as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire in India. Modern scholars generally identify him with King Chandra of the Delhi iron pillar inscription.
The legendary Vikramaditya is a popular figure in both Sanskrit and regional languages in India. Vikramaditya may have lived in the first century B.C.E. and may have been defeated by the King Shalivahana.
Vikramāditya was born in the Parāmara dynasty to Gandharvasena and Vīramatī near the year 2815 of Kali as per Sūta. [3] [4] Vikramāditya became Śiva after doing 20 types of Karma (Kriyā) yoga. [5] He was born by orders of Śiva to destroy Śakas and for growth of Ārya - dharma after the year 3000 of kali.
Jun 5, 2023 · Vikramaditya I (655–680 AD) was the third son of Pulakesin II and succeeded his father on the Chalukya throne. From 642 to 655 AD, the Chalukyan dynasty throne remained vacant. He re-established order in the shattered kingdom and forced the Pallavas to flee the capital, Vatapi.
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 ...
INS Vikramaditya ( Sanskrit: Vikramāditya, Brave as the Sun) [note 1] is a modified Kiev -class aircraft carrier and the flagship of the Indian Navy. The carrier entered into service in 2013. [20]
Nov 28, 2023 · India his reign is marked by significant cultural economic and military achievements. Vikramaditya legacy endures through stories of his benevolent rule and patronage of the arts and sciences making him a prominent figure in the rich historical tapestry of India. Historical Tapestry: Vikramaditya in Context
Jan 26, 2021 · Vikramaditya. A legendary king who appears in two works. In Vetala Panchavimshati, Vikramaditya is occupied by a ghost (Vetala), telling him a mysterious story that Vikramaditya has to solve. Since the king recognizes everything correctly, the game is repeated 25 times.
Vikramāditya literally means ‘Sun of Valor’. Tradition and old legends describe a great and heroic king named Vikramāditya who drove away foreigners, [1] built an empire and ruled from Ujjayini as his capital.
