Multiple choice

“Simuka” was the founder of which kingdom?

  1. Nanda

  2. Kanva

  3. Parmar

  4. Satvahana
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Explanation

Simuka (also called Srimukha or Sivakoti) was the founder of the Satavahana (spelled as 'Satvahana') dynasty around 1st century BCE. The Satavahanas ruled the Deccan region after the decline of Mauryas and are famous for their trade with Rome and Buddhist architecture (Ajanta, Karla).

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