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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.
Jun 25, 2022 · Chandragupta II (c. 380 – c. 412 CE), also known as Vikramaditya and Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was the third ruler of India's Gupta Empire and one of the dynasty's most powerful emperors. Chandragupta carried on his father's expansionist policy, primarily through military conquest.
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]
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 ...
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.
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.
Vikramaditya (IAST: Vikramāditya) was great emperor of ancient India. Often characterized as an ideal king, he is known for his generosity, courage, and patronage of scholars. Vikramaditya is featured in hundreds of traditional Indian legends, including those in Baital Pachisi and Singhasan Battisi.
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.
