With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true? 1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurturers of the Prakrit language. 2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true? 1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurturers of the Prakrit language. 2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

Key Points

• Satvahanas
  • The dynasty was established in the late 2nd century BCE.
  • Founder- Simuka.
  • Simuka laid the foundation of his empire after destroying the Kanva power.
  • The Matsya Purana lists thirty Satavahana kings who ruled in Deccan, though their geographical extent kept changing.
  • Last ruler- Vijaya.
• The official language of satavahana dynasty was Prakrit.
• During the reign of Hala of satavahanas, it was the golden age for Prakrit.
• The inscriptions of satavahanas were all mostly issued in Prakrit.
• Prakrit was the language for daily usage and as well the language for literature. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The Satavahanas contributed greatly to the embellishment of the Buddhist stupa of Sanchi. 
• The remains of the stupas and sculptures of Satavahanas have been found in sites in Andhra at Goli, Jaggayapata, Bhattiprabe, Ghantasala, Amaravati and Nagarjuna Konda. Public aspect of the arts get more encouragement. Hence, statement 2 is correct.