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- Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
An Ideal Ruler Vikramaditya means the Sun of Valour, that is, one who is powerful as the Sun. Vikramaditya was indeed powerful; and he brought the light of security and peace too.
The people enjoyed peace and prosperity under this valiant king, who loved his subjects. The capital Kalyana was rich and prosperous; splendid palaces and beautiful temples and grand trunk roads made it a magnificent city Vikramaditya became a model for the rulers of all countries and ages. He showed how powerful a king should be and how the king should use his power for the welfare of the people. He showed that the hand that holds the sword should also offer justice and protect the good. Herespected all faiths equally. He encouraged poets and artists. He gave all facilities for the education of women. So he ruled for about fifty years in power and wisdom, and won for himself a highly honored place in the history of India. Who if not so wise and great a ruler can inaugurate a new era?
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:14:32 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
A PATRON OF ARTS The matchless warrior Vikramaditya was also a very generous patron of education and the fine arts. There were many scholars and poets in his court. The poet Bilhana came from Kashmir and stayed in his court. The king honoured this poet with the title 'Vidyapati'. Bilhana wrote 'Vikramankadeva Charita' in Sanskrit. The poem reflects his grandeur and the system of administration of Vikramaditya and the social life of the people. Vignaneswara was another great scholar of his court; he wrote the famous book 'Mitakshara'. Vikramaditya built a city called Vikramapura and constructed a
magnificent temple there.
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:13:46 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
Respect For Women In Vikramaditya's, days women held high places and took part in the administration.
There is an impression that in India women did not have much freedom and were practically imprisoned in the kitchen. But this is not true. Even in ancient India there were women famous for their learning. It is clear from the pages of Indian history that many women were efficient rulers and even led armies on the battlefield and fought valiantly. The place accorded to women in the days for Vikramaditya is truly surprising. Women enjoyed all the necessary facilities education. They excelled in music, dancing and other fine arts. Besides, they helped the king in governing the state. His queen Ketaladevi ruled over Shiraguppe, Kolanoor and other cities. Dronapura was under the rule of Lakshmi, another queen. Yet another queen, Chandralekha, did much in the field of education. Mailala Mahadevi built a temple for the god Malleshwara.
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:13:01 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
All Faiths Are Equal Among Vikramaditya's subjects were followers of different faiths--Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Jainism. The king himself was a follower of Vaishnavism. But he respected at the three faiths equally. The subjects were at liberty to choose any of the faiths. The king was god-fearing and generous.
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:12:18 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
he Master of His Officers However capable a ruler may be, he cannot himself attend to all the work, can he? The ruler has to choose officers for different types of work and to be in charge of the different parts of the kingdom. They must be given some power; they cannot run to the king for every decision. But the officers must be loyal to the king; they should be made to feel that they will be punished if they do not use their powers justly and if they do not take proper care of the people. So any ruler should-1) choose the officers with great care, 2) give them as much power oil as their work requires and 3) watch with care how they conduct themselves. Vikramaditya had sincere, efficient and able ministers and generals.
The most astonishing fact is that many of his officers were scholars; they were interested in literature, music and other fine arts; but they were also excellent soldiers. In times of war they went to the battlefield. In times of peace they helped the king in his administration and encouraged the development of education. They encouraged men of letters. The emperor himself governed certain provinces. The rest were under the control of chieftains obedient to him. The king appointed his brothers and his sons c, governors of the provinces, which were under his direct control. He gave the enough powers. He punished those wt did not use their powers justly and wisely. He rewarded those officers whom though of the good of the people. Ananthapa who was his representative in Vengi w, loyal to him and loved his subjects. In return for his good administration the king made him master of Puligere, Belwal Banavasi and other places.
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:11:30 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
Easy Of Access The welfare of the people was the cornerstone of Vikramaditya's rule. He visited different parts of his kingdom enquire the welfare of his subjects. He stayed in different towns for a few days so that he could find out for himself how the people fared and what their problems were. He gave them the opportunity explains their difficulties. Kalyana was capital. Yetageri, Vikramapura and Vijayapura were sub-capitals. He spent few days in each of these towns during his travels.
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:10:38 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
The Army under Check Even during his military campaign Vikramaditya did not forget the safety his subjects. Naturally, during wars people are worried and anxious. In those days the army marching from place to place used to trouble the people. The soldiers used to destroy the crops and carry away the belongings of the poor villagers. The victorious army, of course, would enter the houses of the defeated people and plunder them, set fire to houses and kill people mercilessly.
Vikramaditya maintained good discipline in his army and saw to it that the conquered were not troubled. Even during their march, the soldiers did not trouble the people. Usually those defeated would run away for fear of the victorious army and the city would be destroyed. But Vikramaditya took care to see that in the territories he captured there was not much trouble or confusion. The routine went on undisturbed. Agriculture, trade, travels and business went on as usual. People were not afraid of the victorious army. In fact, quite often it was only when the soldiers marched through their place that the people came to know that a war was going on. There was no cause for confusion or anxiety otherwise.
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:09:52 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
The King of His Subjects' Hearts A king may be very powerful, but is that enough? What is the use if he is rich and powerful without doing any good the people? The main interest of the rulers must be the welfare and the happiness of the people.
The man who, when he has wealth and power, does not think of his pleasures and pomp, and who tries to do good to the common man is truly great. As a man's power and money increase, as he rises higher and higher, his own pleasure and pomp may become important to him; if that does not happen, he deserves to be honoured. Those who rule should seek to become kings of their subjects' hearts
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:09:01 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
VIKRAMDITYA
Truly A 'Tribhuvana Malla"! Vikramaditya had to fight many battles. The three sons of Udayaditya" Jagaddeva,
Lakshmanadeva and Naravarma quarreled among themselves. Vikramaditya the Sixth helped Jagaddeva and made him king. But a little later Naravarma usurped the throne. Again the Chalukya king went to the help of Jagaddeva and gave him back the throne. He loved him as his own son.
Jagaddeva was moved by his affection. He gave up his throne and lived as courtier of Vikramaditya. Jagaddeva was entrusted with the task of looking after the territories, which the king had won from the Paramours. Jagaddeva fought many battles for the king.
Vikramaditya and his vassals had to fight against the Hoysalas. Vishnuvardhana was a king of the Hoysala dynasty. Within five or six years of coming to the throne he extended his kingdom and earned the title 'Tribhuvana Malla'. With his army he crossed the river Tungabhadra. By than Vikramaditya had ruled for over forty-five years and was quite old. But when the state was threatened, he grew young in spirit. He defeated Vishnuvardhana and his allies in 1122. He assumed the title 'Vishnuvardhana'. In addition to this he had to fight many battles.
All these happenings show how, in those days, every state was constantly in danger of attack and had to be always ready to fight for survival. Vikramaditya was a hero of heroes, and never tasted defeat.
He was not eager to fight or to shed blood. But, from youth to old age, he was forced to fight again and again. He extended the kingdom upto Hassan, Tumkur and Kadapa in the south, Khammammet in the south-east, and the
Narmada in the -north. He himself led his army. He was a model to his soldiers and his example inspired them. He led his army with great skill. On the whole he 'Vikramaditya' and justified his titles 'Tribhuvana Malla'.
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:08:16 GMT - Great Indian Kings & Queens - Vikramaditya
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The Brothers It would be interesting to contrast the three brothers - Someshwara, Vikramaditya and Jayasimha, and to study how they behaved when they got power. Someshwara forgot that Vikramaditya could easily have become the Yuvaraja; he had refused, and had requested his father to make Someshwara the Yuvaraja. Someshwara was suspicious of Vikramaditya. As a result, he brought trouble upon himself. Jayasimha, too, had become foolish and over-ambitious once he got power. Vikramaditya remained sane and merciful even when he had power, and had been victorious.
Power is the test of a man's goodness and wisdom, is it not?
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:07:11 GMT
