Many people say that King Vikram did exist but perhaps many event in his life have been exaggerated do you think this particular story is an exaggeration why or why not
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he lived during 101 BCE – 19 CE based Jyotirvidabharana of Kalisada, Jyotishaphala Ratnamala of Krishna Misra, history of Nepal, Kashmir, Stapatha Brahmana, Bhavishya Purana.
This king is considered legend, while he is actually part of history and even referred in Puranas.
Few vedic astrology books written during his time prove his existence in 1st century BCE.
Vikrama Saka (era) followed in vedic panchangs since 57 BCE as Vikram Samvat.
Famous poet Kalidasa, Astrologer Varaha Mihira were among the 9 gems in his court.
Kalhana‘s Rajatarangini (river of Kings), Vikramditya’s contemporary Krishna Misra’s astrology book Jyotishaphala-Ratnamala, few mentions in Bhavishya Purana, recorded history of Nepal prove his existence with correct dates and years.