The most important source of information about Rudradaman – I is Junagarh inscription which was issued by him in 150 BC. This inscription highlights various aspects of his personality. In this inscription, he is depicted as a public welfare ruler. Despite his ministers’ opposition, he spent a huge amount from his personal fund for re – construction of, dam of Sudarshan lake.

He did it for public welfare and didn’t levy any extra tax on his public. He practised high values. He was a liberal king. He made his public free from the fear of robbers, diseases, beasts. etc. He was such a king who vowed not to kill anybody except in case of battle. He was an efficient leader and a skilled warrior.

He followed the title of ‘Mahakshatrapa’. He was handsome and a great scholar too. His public had deep attachment towards him due to his deep concern for his public. Thus all the above mentioned information makes it clear that Rudradaman – I was a great ruler.