Question

Who was the most famous Shaka ruler known for his inscription at Girnar?

• A. Menander
• B. Demetrius
• C. Rudrabhuti
• D. Rudradaman

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Rudradaman

Rudradaman : The Saka Ruler of the Western Satraps

• Rudradaman I was a prominent ruler of the Western Satraps, a dynasty of Saka (Scythian) origin that ruled in parts of western and central India from the 1st to 4th centuries CE.

• He is particularly renowned for the Junagadh inscription, also known as the Girnar inscription, located near Mount Girnar in Gujarat.

• This inscription, dated to around 150 CE, is written in classical Sanskrit and is a significant historical document providing valuable information about his reign.