s. m, Corrupted from the Sanskrit word Vikramaditya. The name of a celebrated Hindu king of Ujjain. He was one of the wisest of Hindu kings. He is said to have driven out the Sakas (Scythians) and to have ruled over almost all north India. He was a great patron of literature. Nine great literary men flowished at his court, and many legends exist of his prowess. He is said to have been killed in battle with Salivahana king of the Deccan in Kali yuga 3044. The Hindu era (Samvat) which begins 57 B. C. is reckoned from him.