Multiple choice

Sakas were finally overthrown by

  1. Kanishka

  2. Devapala

  3. Gautamiputra Satakarni

  4. Chandra Gupta Maurya
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Explanation

The Satavahana ruler Gautamiputra Satakarni is credited with finally defeating the Sakas (Scythians) who had invaded Northwestern India. His victory is documented in the Nasik cave inscription where he claims to have defeated the Sakas and restored the prestige of the Brahminical religion. The Sakas had ruled parts of India for several centuries before this defeat.

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