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Q: Who among the following was a Saka ruler in India (130-150AD)?
  • A. Pandukae
  • B. Bindusara
  • C. Rudradaman
  • D. Chashtana
Correct Answer: Option C - The most famous king of the Shakas in India was Rudradaman I (130-150 AD) whose kingdom included Sindh, Konkan, Narmada Valley, Malwan and a large part of Gujarat. He got repaired the Sudarshan Lake on Mount Girnar. He was the first to issue a long inscription (Junagarh Inscription) in pure Sanskrit language.
C. The most famous king of the Shakas in India was Rudradaman I (130-150 AD) whose kingdom included Sindh, Konkan, Narmada Valley, Malwan and a large part of Gujarat. He got repaired the Sudarshan Lake on Mount Girnar. He was the first to issue a long inscription (Junagarh Inscription) in pure Sanskrit language.

Explanations:

The most famous king of the Shakas in India was Rudradaman I (130-150 AD) whose kingdom included Sindh, Konkan, Narmada Valley, Malwan and a large part of Gujarat. He got repaired the Sudarshan Lake on Mount Girnar. He was the first to issue a long inscription (Junagarh Inscription) in pure Sanskrit language.