History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c16.3

c16.3

2. Junagaḍh Rock Inscription of Rudradāman. *Ep. Ind.*, vol. viii, pp. 36ff. Sanskrit fragment. Records the restoration of lake Śudarśana, situated at some distance from Girinagara (Girnar). The work was executed by Suviśāka, the son of Kulaipa, and a Pahlava, who had been appointed to rule the whole of Ānarta and Surāṣṭra. He is described as having been able, patient, not wavering, not arrogant, upright, and by his good government and proper views and dealings in things temporal and spiritual, to have increased the attachment of the people and the spiritual fame and glory of his master.