Vikramaditya

AncientEmperorIndia-101 — -15

Legendary Indian king, namesake of Vikram Samvat.

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Quick Facts

Born

101 BCE

Died

15 BCE

Country

India

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score55.0

Vikramaditya — Complete Timeline

60 BC

Defeat of the ShakasWar◆ Major

Vikramaditya is traditionally credited with defeating the Shaka (Scythian) invaders who had occupied parts of western India. This victory is commemorated in the founding of the Vikram Samvat calendar, though historical evidence is limited.

Shaka DefeatVikram SamvatLegendary Victory

Impact: regionalconstructive

57 BC

Establishment of the Vikram Samvat CalendarCultural◆ Major

The Vikram Samvat calendar, traditionally linked to Vikramaditya's victory over the Shakas, began in 57 BCE. It remains widely used in India and Nepal for religious and civil purposes, though its historical connection to a single king is disputed.

CalendarVikram SamvatCultural Legacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

50 BC

Patronage of the Nine GemsCultural◆ Major

Vikramaditya is said to have patronized the 'Nine Gems' (Navaratnas) of his court, including the poet Kalidasa and the astronomer Varahamihira. This legendary assembly symbolizes a golden age of learning and culture in ancient India.

NavaratnasCultural PatronageGolden Age

Impact: regionalconstructive