Rudradaman I
Rudradāman I (r. 130–150) was a Śaka ruler from the Western Kshatrapas dynasty. He was the grandson of the king Caṣṭana. Rudradāman I was instrumental in the decline of the Sātavāhana Empire. Rudradāman I took up the title of Maha-kshtrapa ("Great Satrap"), after he became the king and then strengthened his kingdom.
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Rudradāman I coin, with corrupted Greek legend. British Museum. | |
Reign | 130–150 CE |
Predecessor | Jayadaman |
Successor | Damajadasri I |
Issue | Damajadasri I, Rudrasimha I |
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