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'''Rudrasimha III''' was the last ruler of the [[Western Satraps]] in India, in the 4th century.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Cambridge Shorter History of India |publisher=CUP Archive |page=93 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9_48AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA93 |language=en}}</ref> Rudrasimha III succeeded Rudrasena IV as the leader of the [[Indo-Scythians]] in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Rapson|first=Edward James|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BcDmiTtPsX8C|title=Catalogue of the Coins of the Andhra Dynasty, the Western Kṣatrapas, the Traikūṭaka Dynasty, and the "Bodhi" Dynasty|date=1908|publisher=order of the Trustees|language=en}}</ref> Both were the sons of the Saka ruler Satyasimha, making them at least half-brothers, if not [[First-degree relative|first-degree relatives]].<ref name=":0" />
'''Rudrasimha III''' ([[IAST]]: Rudrasiṃha) was the last ruler of the [[Western Satraps]] in India, in the 4th century.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Cambridge Shorter History of India |publisher=CUP Archive |page=93 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9_48AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA93 |language=en}}</ref> Rudrasimha III succeeded Rudrasena IV as the leader of the [[Indo-Scythians]] in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Rapson|first=Edward James|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BcDmiTtPsX8C|title=Catalogue of the Coins of the Andhra Dynasty, the Western Kṣatrapas, the Traikūṭaka Dynasty, and the "Bodhi" Dynasty|date=1908|publisher=order of the Trustees|language=en}}</ref> Both were the sons of the Saka ruler Satyasimha, making them at least half-brothers, if not [[First-degree relative|first-degree relatives]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>See [[:File:Genealogical table of the Western Satraps.jpg|the genealogical table from Rapson]], based on the legends of the coinage sequence.</ref>


The Western Satraps were ultimately conquered by the [[Gupta]] Emperor [[Chandragupta II]]. This event completely ended the rule of the [[Sakas]] on the Indian subcontinent. An inscriptions of the victorious Gupta king Chandragupta II in 412-423 CE, the [[Sanchi inscription of Chandragupta II]], can be found on the railing near the Eastern Gateway of the Great Stupa in [[Sanchi]].<ref>Marshall, The Monuments of India [https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.532798 p.398]</ref>
The Western Satraps were ultimately conquered by the [[Gupta]] Emperor [[Chandragupta II]]. This event completely ended the rule of the [[Sakas]] on the Indian subcontinent. An inscriptions of the victorious Gupta king Chandragupta II in 412-413 CE, the [[Sanchi inscription of Chandragupta II]], can be found on the railing near the Eastern Gateway of the Great Stupa in [[Sanchi]].<ref>Marshall, The Monuments of India [https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.532798 p.398]</ref>


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   | title = [[Western Satrap]]
   | title = [[Western Satrap]]
   | years = 388-395
   | years = 388-415
   | before = [[Rudrasena IV]]  
   | before = [[Rudrasena IV]]  
   | after = [[Gupta Empire|Gupta Emperor]] [[Chandragupta II]]
   | after = [[Gupta Empire|Gupta Emperor]] [[Chandragupta II]]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 23 March 2022

Rudrasimha III
Bhadramukhas ruler Rudrasimha III Circa 385-415 CE.jpg
Coin of Bhadramukhas ruler Rudrasimha III, circa 385-415 CE.
Western Satrap
Reignc. 388 - 415 CE
PredecessorRudrasena IV
SuccessorNone
FatherSatyasimha

Rudrasimha III (IAST: Rudrasiṃha) was the last ruler of the Western Satraps in India, in the 4th century.[1] Rudrasimha III succeeded Rudrasena IV as the leader of the Indo-Scythians in India.[2] Both were the sons of the Saka ruler Satyasimha, making them at least half-brothers, if not first-degree relatives.[2][3]

The Western Satraps were ultimately conquered by the Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II. This event completely ended the rule of the Sakas on the Indian subcontinent. An inscriptions of the victorious Gupta king Chandragupta II in 412-413 CE, the Sanchi inscription of Chandragupta II, can be found on the railing near the Eastern Gateway of the Great Stupa in Sanchi.[4]

References[edit]

  1. The Cambridge Shorter History of India. CUP Archive. p. 93.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Rapson, Edward James (1908). Catalogue of the Coins of the Andhra Dynasty, the Western Kṣatrapas, the Traikūṭaka Dynasty, and the "Bodhi" Dynasty. order of the Trustees.
  3. See the genealogical table from Rapson, based on the legends of the coinage sequence.
  4. Marshall, The Monuments of India p.398

Sources[edit]

  • Rapson, "A Catalogue of Indian coins in the British Museum. Andhras etc.."
Preceded by
Rudrasena IV
Western Satrap
388-415
Succeeded by
Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II