The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c7.s5.16

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This argument in the manner of Rapson but in a different context ignores the evidence of the Andhau inscriptions, which show Chashṭana alive and ruling conjointly with his grandson Rudradāman in A.D. 130. Bakhle’s chronology for these kings (viz. Chashṭana A.D. 86–110, Jayadāman A.D. 110–25; Rudradāman A.D. 125–50) overlooks the fact that Chashṭana survived his son and the question, therefore, of the latter’s purchasing peace by matrimony does not arise. There is no evidence to prove that while he was the contemporary of Vāsiṣṭhīputra Puḷumāvi (A.D. 86–114), Chashṭana extended his sway anywhere beyond the kingdom of Ujjain. The superstructure built on this doubtful premiss of Chashṭana’s suzerainty over Kāthiāwāḍ and Gujerāt cannot, therefore, stand.