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Rudradaman

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  • Rudradaman I
    Shaka satrap

    …first great Shaka ruler was Rudradaman I, Chastana’s grandson, who reigned after 130 ce. The direct line of Chastana became extinct in 304–305 ce with the death of Vishvasena, son of Bhartridaman. It is doubtful that the dynasty was important in the 4th century, although one of its members—probably Rudrasimha…

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    …first great Shaka ruler was Rudradaman I, Chastana’s grandson, who reigned after 130 ce. The direct line of Chastana became extinct in 304–305 ce with the death of Vishvasena, son of Bhartridaman. It is doubtful that the dynasty was important in the 4th century, although one of its members—probably Rudrasimha…

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  • Map showing the cities and states of India
    India
    / Central Asian rulers

    …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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    …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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