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.

Rudradāman I
  • Western Satrap
  • Rajno Ksatrapasa Jayadamasaputrasa Rajno Mahaksatrapasa Rudradamasa
Rudradāman I coin, with corrupted Greek legend. British Museum.
Reign130–150 CE
PredecessorJayadaman
SuccessorDamajadasri I
IssueDamajadasri I, Rudrasimha I
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