Rudrasimha II

Rudrasimha II (died 348) was a Saka ruler of the Western Satraps. He declared on his coins to be the son of a Lord (Svami) named Jivadaman.^[2]

Reign304–348

PredecessorVisvasena

SuccessorYasodaman II

Died348

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Rudrasimha II
Western Satrap king
Coin of Rudrasimha II.
Reign	304–348
Predecessor	Visvasena
Successor	Yasodaman II
Died	348
Father	Svami-Jivadaman

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Vidisha/ Sanchi

Eran

Ujjain

Barigaza

Devnimori

Western Satrap territory extended from the west coast of India to Vidisha/ Sanchi and Eran, from the time of Rudrasena II (256–278) well into the 4th century.^[1]

His coinage is coeval with that of other rulers, who may have been sub-kings and were his sons: Yasodaman II (317–332) and Rudradaman II (332–348).^[2]

During his rule, a Saka ruler inscribed the Kanakerha inscription,^[3] on the hill of Sanchi mentioning the construction of a well by the Saka chief and "righteous conqueror" (dharmaviyagi mahadandanayaka) Sridharavarman (339-368 CE).^[1] Another inscription of the same Sridhavarman with his military commander is known from Eran.^[1] These inscription point to the extent of Saka rule as the time of Rudrasimha II.

Coins of Rudrasimha were found inside the Buddhist stupa of Devnimori in Gujarat.^[4]