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Castana

Shaka ruler
Also known as: Cashtana, Chastana
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  • Map showing the cities and states of India
    India
    / Central Asian rulers

    …during the reigns of Nahapana, Cashtana, and Rudradaman—in the first two centuries ce. Rudradaman’s fame is recorded in a lengthy Sanskrit inscription at Junagadh, dating to 150 ce.

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    …during the reigns of Nahapana, Cashtana, and Rudradaman—in the first two centuries ce. Rudradaman’s fame is recorded in a lengthy Sanskrit inscription at Junagadh, dating to 150 ce.

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  • Rudradaman I
    Shaka satrap

    …dynasty of satraps, founded by Chastana in 78 ce, ruled for two or three centuries in western India and gave its name to the Shakanripakala, or era of Shaka kings, in Indian history. The rulers of this house can be dated with incomplete accuracy from their coinage. Chastana is mentioned…

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    …dynasty of satraps, founded by Chastana in 78 ce, ruled for two or three centuries in western India and gave its name to the Shakanripakala, or era of Shaka kings, in Indian history. The rulers of this house can be dated with incomplete accuracy from their coinage. Chastana is mentioned…

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