Who among the following was the most famous Shaka ruler, who got the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar renovated?

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  1. Rudradaman I
  2. Maues
  3. Rudrasimha III
  4. Chashtana

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Option 1 : Rudradaman I
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The correct answer is Rudradaman I.Key Points

  • Rudradaman I:-
    • The most famous Shaka ruler who got the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar renovated was Rudradaman I.
    • He was the ruler of the Western Kshatrapas dynasty and ruled from 130 CE to 150 CE
    • He​ was known for his military conquests, patronage of arts and literature, and his contribution to the development of trade and commerce.
    • The Sudarshana Lake was a significant water resource for the people of Kathiawar and Rudradaman I's renovation of the lake earned him the title of "Sudarshana Kaviraja" or "King of Sudarshana".

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  • Maues:- 
    • He was a ruler of the Indo-Scythian Kingdom who ruled from around 85 BCE to 60 BCE.
    • He was known for his military conquests and his coins are found in large numbers in the regions of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Rudrasimha III:-
    • He was a ruler of the Western Kshatrapas dynasty who ruled from 388 CE to 395 CE.
    • He was known for his patronage of Buddhism and his coins have been found in large numbers in the regions of modern-day Gujarat and Rajasthan.
  • Chashtana:-
    • He​ was a ruler of the Indo-Scythian Kingdom who ruled from around 78 BCE to 60 BCE.
    • He was known for his military conquests and his coins have been found in large numbers in the regions of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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