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Western Kshatrapas, Rudradāman, son of Jayadāman (c.130-165 СЕ), Silver Drachm, 2.10grms, Obv: Rudradāman's bust, Greek legend, Rev: Brahmi legend Rājño Ksatrapasa Jayadāmasaputrasa Rājño Mahākşatrapasa Rudradāmasa, with three arched hill-crescent above with sun and moon in the centre, Pieper#3366, Extra Fine+, Rare Rudradāman I expanded Western Kshatrapa power through sustained warfare against the Satavahanas, defeating Vashishtiputra Satakarni and reversing Satavahana control in western India. He also waged successful campaigns against Yaudheyas, Malavas, and other republican clans, asserting dominance over central and western regions. To stabilize relations after conflict, he formed a marital alliance with the Satavahanas by giving his daughter in marriage to Vashishtiputra Satakarni, combining military victory with diplomatic settlement.
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