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'''Maha-kshtrapa''' was a title meaning "Great Satrap" in early medieval [[Gujarat]]. As [[satrap]]s (kshtrapas) of the failing [[ | '''Maha-kshtrapa''' was a title meaning "Great Satrap" in early medieval [[Gujarat]]. As [[satrap]]s (kshtrapas) of the failing [[Scythians|Scythian Empire]], some leaders in western [[India]] elevated their titles to Great Satrap when they became increasingly independent of imperial rule. | ||
The Maha-kshtrapa [[Rudradaman I]] oversaw extensive [[canal]] repairs in Gujarat which led to double cropping. He also led battles against his neighbors which increased his property. In his propaganda, Rudradaman was praised as an upholder of [[dharma]], a fine swordsman and boxer, an excellent horseman and elephant rider, a charioteer, a famous scholar of grammar and music, a logical thinker, and a generous king. The memorial praising Rudradaman is the earliest known classical [[Sanskrit]] inscription of any extent.<ref>''India, a History'' by [[John Keay]]. Published by Harper Perennial in 2000. Pages 130-132.</ref> | The Maha-kshtrapa [[Rudradaman I]] oversaw extensive [[canal]] repairs in Gujarat which led to double cropping. He also led battles against his neighbors which increased his property. In his propaganda, Rudradaman was praised as an upholder of [[dharma]], a fine swordsman and boxer, an excellent horseman and elephant rider, a charioteer, a famous scholar of grammar and music, a logical thinker, and a generous king. The memorial praising Rudradaman is the earliest known classical [[Sanskrit]] inscription of any extent.<ref>''India, a History'' by [[John Keay]]. Published by Harper Perennial in 2000. Pages 130-132.</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 01:29, 12 February 2022
Maha-kshtrapa was a title meaning "Great Satrap" in early medieval Gujarat. As satraps (kshtrapas) of the failing Scythian Empire, some leaders in western India elevated their titles to Great Satrap when they became increasingly independent of imperial rule.
The Maha-kshtrapa Rudradaman I oversaw extensive canal repairs in Gujarat which led to double cropping. He also led battles against his neighbors which increased his property. In his propaganda, Rudradaman was praised as an upholder of dharma, a fine swordsman and boxer, an excellent horseman and elephant rider, a charioteer, a famous scholar of grammar and music, a logical thinker, and a generous king. The memorial praising Rudradaman is the earliest known classical Sanskrit inscription of any extent.[1]