Yasodaman II explained

Yasodaman II
Western Satrap king
Reign:317-332 CE
Predecessor:Rudrasimha II
Successor:Rudradaman II
Father:Rudrasimha II

Yasodhaman II (317–332) was a son and probably sub-king of king Rudrasimha II of the Western Satraps. He declared on his coins to be the son of Rudrasimha II.[1]

Yasodaman was succeeded by another of Rudrasimha II's sons Rudradaman II (332–348).

During his rule, a Saka ruler inscribed the Kanakerha inscription,[2] on the hill of Sanchi mentioning the construction of a well by the Saka chief and "righteous conqueror" (dharmaviyagi mahadandanayaka) Sridharavarman (339-368 CE).[3] Another inscription of the same Sridhavarman with his military commander is known from Eran.[3] These inscription point to the extent of Saka rule as the time of Rudrasimha II and Yasodhaman II.

Notes and References

  1. Catalogue of the coins of the Andhra dynasty, the Western Ksatrapas, the Traikutaka dynasty, and the "Bodhi" dynasty, by British Museum. Dept. of Coins and Medals; Rapson, E. J. (Edward James) p.170
  2. Marshall, The Monuments of Sanchi p.392
  3. Buddhist Landscapes in Central India: Sanchi Hill and Archaeologies of Religious and Social Change, c. Third Century BC to Fifth Century AD, Julia Shaw, Routledge, 2016 p58-59

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