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Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

Who mentioned in his book 'indica' that the Andhras had 30 forts and a mighty army?

  1. Pleny

  2. Visakadatta

  3. Megasthenes

  4. Sudraka
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Satvahan Kings who were controlled by Emperor Ashok ruled Kondapur region between 3rd BCE to 3rd CE (Andhra Pradesh).
  • Megasthenes was a Greek Ambassador who in his book “Indica” said that Satvahan(Andhras) had a might army and 30 forts.
Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

The greatest claim to fame of the Satavahanas is on account of _____.

  1. Pursuing a tolerant religious policy and giving common patronage to Buddhism and Brahmanism

  2. Adoption of Prakrit as their court language in preference to Sanskrit

  3. Great economic prosperity and brisk inland and foreign trade

  4. Great contribution to Indian art as evident from the art of Amravati and Nagarjunakonda
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Satavahanas are well-regarded for their economic prosperity and the development of extensive trade networks, both inland and with foreign entities like the Roman Empire.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

The first great empire to the south of the Vindhyas was of the ____.

  1. Cholas

  2. Cheras

  3. Pandyas

  4. Satavahanas
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Satavahanas established the first major empire in the Deccan region, south of the Vindhya mountains, following the decline of the Mauryas.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

Satavahana rule was extended to the Coromandel Coast by _____.

  1. Sri Yajna Satakarni

  2. Pulumayi II

  3. Sri Satakarni

  4. Simuka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vashishtiputra Pulumayi II are credited with expanding the Satavahana influence significantly, including towards the eastern coast.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

 Naganib was a ___ Queen. 

  1. Gupta

  2. Andhra

  3. Saka

  4. Pallava
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Naganib (also known as Naganika) was a Satavahana queen, making her an Andhra queen as the Satavahanas are considered an Andhra dynasty. She was not a Gupta, Saka, or Pallava queen - these were different dynasties. Naganika is known from inscriptions at Nanaghat and was likely the wife of Satakarni I.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

Srikakulam was the capital of ______.

  1. Sakas

  2. Pahlavas

  3. Andhras

  4. Ashoka
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Srikakulam is historically identified as one of the early capitals of the Andhra (Satavahana) rulers.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

 What was the capital of Satavahanas? 

  1. Dhanvakatakam (Amaravati)

  2. Pratishthana (Paithan)

  3. Karachi

  4. a and b
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ptolemy (2nd century CE) mentioned Pratishthana (modern Paithan) as the capital of Pulumavi. 

At other times, the Satavahana capitals included Amaravati (Dhanvakatakam) and Junnar.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

The first ruler of the Satavahanas was ______.

  1. Simuka

  2. Govinda

  3. Sri Satakarni

  4. Nahapana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Simuka is widely recognized as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

The rulers of a dynasty of the Deccan who were supposed to be Brahmanas and staunch supporters of Brahmanism were __________.

  1. Satavahanas

  2. Vakatakas

  3. Rashtrakutas

  4. Chalukyas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Satavahanas were known for their patronage of Brahmanism, performing Vedic sacrifices and supporting the priestly class.

Multiple choice history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas satavahana the satavahanas the shatavahanas/gautami puthra shatakarni (230 b.c. to 220 a.d.) the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

Trisamudratoyapeethavahana was the title of .................

  1. Yajnashri Satakarni

  2. Mayuravarma

  3. Shivaskandavarma

  4. Gautamiputra Satakarni
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D Correct answer
Explanation

He expanded his kingdom to include not only Konkan, Birar, Saurashta and Malawa, but also many new areas. He had titles such as ‘Trisamudratoyapitavahana’ and ‘Shatavahana Kulayashapratishtapanakara’.