Gardabhilla
Gardabhilla, who was believed to be the father of a legendary ruler, Vikramaditya, was a king of Ujjain in the first century CE.
| Gardabhilla | |
|---|---|
| King of Ujjain | |
| Reign | 1st century CE |
| Successor | Vikramaditya |
Life
He is said to have kidnapped the sister of Kalakacharya II (a Jain monk).[1] According to Merutunga's Vicarasreni, he rose to power in 74 BCE and was defeated by Sakas in 61 BCE.[2]
References
Citations
- Natubhai Shah 2004, p. 47.
- Kailash Chand Jain 1991, p. 85.
Sources
- Jain, Kailash Chand (1991), Lord Mahāvīra and His Times, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-0805-8
- Shah, Natubhai (2004) [First published in 1998], Jainism: The World of Conquerors, vol. I, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 81-208-1938-1
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