Who among the following was a Shaka ruler in India (130-150 AD)?
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SSC MTS 15th July 2022 Shift-3
Rudradaman
Correct AnswerMenander
Incorrect AnswerBindusara
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Ashoka
- Ashoka was a Mauryan emperor, not connected to the Shaka dynasty. His reign lasted from 268 to 232 BCE.
- Option 2: Rudradaman
- Rudradaman I was a notable Shaka (Western Kshatrapa) ruler in India during the period approximately between 130-150 AD.
- He is known for the Junagadh rock inscription describing his reign.
- Option 3: Menander
- Menander, also known as Milinda, was an Indo-Greek king and not related to the Shakas.
- Option 4: Bindusara
- Bindusara was the second emperor of the Mauryan dynasty and reigned much earlier than the Shakas, around 297–273 BCE.