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Probably based on Chandragupta II
- The legendary figure of Vikramaditya is probably based on Chandragupta II (among other kings), and the noted Sanskrit poet Kalidasa may have been his court poet. The cave shrines at Udayagiri were also built during his rule.
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Vikramaditya cannot be based on Chandragupta II, since the Gupta capital was at Pataliputra (not Ujjain). [49] According to Raj Pruthi, legends surrounding this first-century king gradually became intertwined with those of later kings called "Vikramaditya" (including Chandragupta II).
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Since Mahendraditya was a title of Kumaragupta, and Vikramaditya that of Skandagupta, this may be a reference to Skandagupta's victory over the Hunas. [16]
The legendary figure of Vikramaditya is probably based on Chandragupta II (among other kings), and the noted Sanskrit poet Kalidasa may have been his court poet. The cave shrines at Udayagiri were also built during his rule.
Skandagupta inflicted such a terrible defeat upon the Hunas that they dared not disturb the empire for nearly half a century. It was a magnificent achievement for which he assumed the title Vikramaditya in imitation of his grandfather.
- Background: Skanda Gupta and His Times
- Rise of Huns
- Skanda Gupta Against The Huns
After the death of Kumara GuptaSkanda Gupta ascended the throne of the mighty Gupta Empire. It is believed thatSkanda Guptafrom the inception of his military career had fought tons of war and when he returned to his kingdom in the year 455-56 CE his mother welcomed his son in the same way as Devaki welcomed Krishna. Note: The Guptas upheld Dharma i...
The origin of the Huns is a topic of debate. But it is believed that around the second century CE these tribes were able to settle near the borders of modern-day China. Then after some time, the later Huns like Yueh chi migrated west and there the Huns divided into two branches. Those Huns who settled near Oxus valley were later known as the White ...
The Hunasinvasion of India was the supreme test of Skanda Gupta’s military leadership as he had to stop the advance of those who had vehemently terrorized Europe and Central Asia. The conflict between the Huns and Skanda Gupta was severe. It was a great achievement for the Indian king who inflicted a crushing defeat over the Huns who were very succ...
Sep 27, 2020 · A number of historians believe that some of these legends are based on Chandragupta II, who is thought to have adopted the title of Vikramaditya. In the legends, Vikramaditya is said to have thwarted an invasion by the Saka, a group of eastern Iranian nomadic tribes, also known as Scythians, and gained the title of Sakari, or Enemy of the Saka.
May 23, 2013 · Skandagupta was the last powerful king of the Gupta Empire. He assumed the title of Vikramaditya, Devraj and Sakapan and subdued the invaders (Pushyamitras and Hunas) and brought back the peace and glory of his father.
