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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.
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.
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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.
Sep 17, 2016 · Learn about Vikramaditya, the ancient ruler of Bharath who started the Vikrama Samvat era and united four Agnivanshi clans. Discover his coronation date, stories, and legacy on September 17th.
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.
