King of Ujjain
| Gardabhilla | |
|---|---|
 Captive Gardabhilla, Kalpasutra, c. 1375 CE | |
| King of Ujjain | |
| Reign | 1st century BC |
| Successor | Vikramaditya |
Gardabhilla, who was believed to be the father of a legendary ruler, Vikramaditya, was a king of Ujjain in the first century BC.
Life
He is said to have kidnapped the sister of Kalakacharya II (a Jain monk). According to Merutunga's Vicarasreni, he rose to power in 74 BCE and was defeated by Sakas in 61 BCE.
References
Citations
- Natubhai Shah 2004, p. 47.
- Kailash Chand Jain 1991, p. 85.
Sources
- Jain, Kailash Chand (1991), Lord Mahāvīra and His Times, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-0805-8
- Shah, Natubhai (2004) , Jainism: The World of Conquerors, vol. I, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 81-208-1938-1
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