Almost every child has heard the stories of Vikram Betal in childhood. It had become very popular after Ramanand Sagar’s TV serial Vikram Betal, but do you know which king was the Vikram mentioned in it and at what time he ruled Malwa of India. If not then let us know today.
Who was the Vikram of Vikram Betal?
Let us tell you that the Vikram mentioned in Vikram Betal was King Vikramaditya. Who was also known as Vikramsen. He belonged to the Parmar dynasty, a clan of Rajputs. He made Ujjain the capital of his empire.
When did you rule Malwa?
King Vikramaditya ruled Malwa, India from 57 BC to 19 AD. He is called the greatest judge in history because he always gave correct justice to his subjects. The guilty persons were afraid to come near him. King Vikramaditya had done many such works due to which he is remembered even today.
The complete description of Maharaja Vikramaditya is in Bhavishya Purana and Skanda Purana. Description about Vikramaditya is also found in ancient Arab literature. At that time his rule extended to Arabia. You will be surprised to know that the tradition of nine gems was started by him, which was later started by many rulers. He also started Vikram Sawant, which is still used in the Hindu calendar. Apart from this, the road he built for trade was considered the longest road in the world. King Vikramaditya is also mentioned in the vampire story Vikram Betal.