Jivadaman was a

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ruler of the

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in northwestern

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from during the 2nd century CE. He was the son of Damajadasri I (170–175), and the brother of Satyadaman.

Biography

The exact dating of Jivadaman's reign has been debated. He may have ruled as late as 121 (199 CE). Jivadaman had no sons, and consequently he was succeeded by his cousin Rudrasena I.

Coins of Jivadaman

With Jivadaman, Western Satrap coins started to be minted with a date, recorded in

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numerals behind the king's head.Rapson, p.cxxiv According to his coins, Jivadaman seems to have ruled two times, once between

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100 and 103 (178–181 CE), before the rule of

Rudrasimha I 300px, Gunda inscription of Rudrasimha, Saka year 103. Rudrasimha I was a Western Kshatrapa ruler, who reigned from 178 to 197 CE. He was son of Rudradaman I, grandson of Jayadaman, and grand-grandson of Chashtana. During his reign, the Abhir ...

, and once between Saka Era 119 and 120 (197–198 CE). Jivadaman Saka Era 100 coin

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References

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*Rapson, Edward James ''A catalogue of the Indian coins in the British Museum. Catalogue of the coins of the Andhra dynasty, the Western Ksatrapas, the Traikutaka dynasty, and the Bodhi dynasty'' Eastern Book House, India, 1990. First published in 1908. {{Western Satraps Western Satraps 2nd-century Indian monarchs