The descendant of Shaka ruler Jaidaman’s son Rudradaman – I (130 -150 BC) was a prominent ruler of Ujjain. Information about Rudradaman cna be obtained from the Junagarh inscription. In Junagarh inscription, he is highlighted as a public welfare figure. It provides maximum details about Rudradaman’s public welfare activities.
We got the following details about him.
1. Despite his ministers’ opposition, he spent a huge amount for renovation of Sudarshan lake, from his personal fund.
2. He never imposed any extra or unnecessary tax on his public.
3. He practised high values.
4. He was a liberal king.
5. He made his public free from the fear of robbers, diseases, wild animals etc.
6. He was such a king who vowed not to kill anybody except in case of battle.
7. He was an efficient leader and a skilled warrior.
8. He followed the title of ‘Mahakshatrap’.
9. He was a great scholar too.
10.His public had deep attachment towards him due to his deep concern for his public.
Hence, all the above mentioned points make it clear that Shaka king Rudradaman was a great ruler.
