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Which of the following statements are true with respect to the Satavahana dynasty : 1. The Satavahana dynasty was founded by Simuka. 2. He has been mentioned as the enemy of Kharvela in the Hathigumpha inscription. 3. Pratisthana and Amravati were the capital of the Satavahana dynasty.

Which of the following statements are true with respect to the Satavahana dynasty : 1. The Satavahana dynasty was founded by Simuka. 2. He has been mentioned as the enemy of Kharvela in the Hathigumpha inscription. 3. Pratisthana and Amravati were the capital of the Satavahana dynasty. Correct Answer All are true

The Correct Answer is Option (1) i.e. All are true.

  • According to the Puranas, the founder of the Satavahana dynasty is believed to be the king Simuka.
  • Satakarni II was the longest-ruling king of the Satavahana dynasty. He has been mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of the Kharvela, as the enemy of Kharvela.
  • An extensive system of currency was introduced. Coins were mostly made of lead, copper, and silver. Coins of Satavahanas used the Prakrit dialect and also on the backside the southern language.
  • Prakrit seems to be the official language of the Satavahana dynasty.
  • They were worshippers of Hindu deities such as Rama, Krishna, Vasudeva etc. They also patronized Buddhism.
  • Nagarjunkonda and Amravati became important Buddhist centers during the Satavahana era.
  • The Indo- Roman trade reached a peak in this period.

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