Srivikrama

Srivikrama
King of the Western Ganga Dynasty
Reignc. 629–654 CE
PredecessorPolavira
SuccessorBhuvikrama
DynastyGanga Dynasty
FatherMushkara
ReligionJainism

Srivikrama (reigned c. 629–654 CE) was a king of the Western Ganga dynasty of southern India. He ascended the throne after his brother or predecessor Polavira and continued the dynasty's tradition of Jain patronage. Historical records describe him as learned in all fourteen vidyās (branches of knowledge) and skilled in political administration.

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