(“Sun of Prowess”) Title taken by King Chandra Gupta II(r.376–415) as a symbol of his royal mastery. This monarch is traditionally...

  One of the most common dating systems, particularly in northern India. It is generally believed that the Vikram era takes its name from ...

    In the holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, there is a temple and a sacred spot (tirtha). The temple is called after the temple'...