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2 unusual facts about Vikramaditya


Bhatti Vikramarka

The story is based on the historical characters of Bhatti and Vikramarka.

Singhasan Battisi

An Indian television series named Singhasan Battisi was created based on it, that aired on DD National channel, based on the story of the throne of Raja (King) Vikramaditya, which has 32 statues of angels on it.


Bhaktamara Stotra

He is identified by some scholars as Kshapanaka, one of the Navaratnas in the court of legendary Vikramaditya.

Fateh Shah

Like Vikramaditya and Akbar, he is said to have nine illustrious figures (Navaratnas) in his court: Sureshanand Barthwal, Revatram Dhasmana, Rudridutt Kimothi, Hari Dutt Nautiyal, Vasvanand Bahuguna, Shashidhar Dangwal, Sahdev Chandola, Kirit Ram Khanthola, and Hari Dutt Thapliyal.

Mahābhāṣya

He curses the Yaksha into a Brahmarakshas, promising his revival only upon teaching a human, the Mahabhashya.The Yaksha teaches it to Govindaswami, the father of Vararuchi, Vikramaditya, Bhatti and Bhartruhari.

Western Chalukya Empire

After the death of the Chola king in 1070, Vikramaditya VI invaded the Tamil kingdom and installed his brother-in-law, Adhirajendra, on the throne creating conflict with Kulothunga Chola I, the powerful ruler of Vengi who sought the Chola throne for himself.

Zeb Khan

His most prominent roles to date have been the positive role of Nand, foster father of Krishna in the mythological TV series, Jai Shri Krishna (2008–2009) and an out and out negative character portrayal of Vikramaditya in Meera (TV Series) (2009–2010).


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