[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.2088 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2088 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2088 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2088](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2088) VIKRAMĀDITYA. A celebrated Hindu king who reigned at Ujjayinī. He is said to have been the son of a king named Gardabhila. His name has been given to the Samvat era, commencing 57 B.C. He was a great patron of learning, and his court was made illustrious by the Nava-ratna, or nine gems of literature, who flourished there. He is a great hero of romance, and many improbable stories are told of him. His real position is uncertain. He appears to have driven out the Sakas, and to have established his authority over Northern India. He is said to have fallen in battle with his rival Sālivāhana, king of the Dakhin, who also has an era called Saka dating from 78 A.D. - [Previous: c5.2087](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2087) - [Next: c5.2089](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2089) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2088](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2088) · Pramāṇa