The name Vikramaditya means ‘Heroic Sun’. Chandragupta II took this name because of his many conquests, which brought the whole of western India under Gupta rule, and established an empire that stretched from the Arabian Sea in the west, to the Bay of Bengal in the east.
There are many stories and legends about Vikramaditya. He was an ideal king, who was as wise as he was brave and strong. He was a great patron of arts, and nine great figures of ancient literature known as the navaratnas (nine gems), graced his court. Matchless in war, matchless in forgiveness, and an excellent ruler, he won the hearts of his people. His reign saw an era of peace and prosperity.
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