Vikrama era

Indian history
Also known as: Kṛta era, Mālava era

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chronology

  • In chronology: Reckonings dated from a historical event

    The Vikrama era (58 bc) is said in the Jain book Kālakācāryakathā to have been founded after a victory of King Vikramāditya over the Śaka. But some scholars credit the Scytho-Parthian ruler Azes with the foundation of this era. It is sometimes called the Mālava era…

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Indian history

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    In India: Oligarchies and kingdoms

    …has been identified with the Vikrama era, also known as the Krita era and dating to 58 bce. It is likely that southern Rajasthan as far as the Narmada River and the Ujjain district was named Malwa after the Malavas. Yaudheya evidence is scattered over many parts of the Punjab…

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