Shaka ruler Rudradaman – I will be remembered for public welfare.’

1.	Shaka ruler Rudradaman – I will be remembered for public welfare.’ Explain in favour of this statement.
Answer» The descendant of Shaka ruler Jaidaman’s son Rudradaman I (130-150 BC) was a prominent ruler of Ujjain. Information about Rudradaman can be obtained from the Junagarh inscription. The aspect of his personality which is described in detail in this inscription, is his public welfare activities. His feelings of public welfare are highlighted most in it. Despite his ministers’ opposition, he spent a huge amount on renovation of Sudarshan lake from his personal fund. He never imposed any extra tax on his public. He practised high values. He was a liberal king. He made his public free from the fear of robbers, beasts etc. All his subjects were attached to him due to his concern for his public. Hence king Rudradaman – I will always be remembered for his public welfare.

Shaka ruler Rudradaman – I will be remembered for public welfare.’ Explain in favour of this statement.

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The descendant of Shaka ruler Jaidaman’s son Rudradaman I (130-150 BC) was a prominent ruler of Ujjain. Information about Rudradaman can be obtained from the Junagarh inscription. The aspect of his personality which is described in detail in this inscription, is his public welfare activities.

His feelings of public welfare are highlighted most in it. Despite his ministers’ opposition, he spent a huge amount on renovation of Sudarshan lake from his personal fund. He never imposed any extra tax on his public. He practised high values. He was a liberal king. He made his public free from the fear of robbers, beasts etc. All his subjects were attached to him due to his concern for his public. Hence king Rudradaman – I will always be remembered for his public welfare.

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