Which of the following Satavahana ruler has been mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of the Kharvela?
Which of the following Satavahana ruler has been mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of the Kharvela? Correct Answer Satakarni II
The Correct Answer is Option (2) i.e. Satakarni II.
- Satakarni II has been mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of the Kharvela, in which he is depicted as the enemy of Kharvela.
- The inscription mentions that Kharvela disregarded Satakarni and dispatched to the western regions an army of strong cavalry.
- Satakarni II was the longest-ruling king of the Satavahana dynasty and the date of his accession is considered to be 166 BC.
| Satavahana Ruler | Important Points |
| Satakarni I |
He was the son of Simuka (founder of the Satavahana dynasty) and was also known as Lord of Dakshinpatha. He performed Asvamedha Yajna and Rajsuya Yajna. |
| Hala | He was the 17th king of the Satavahana dynasty who had compiled the famous 'Gatha saptasati'. |
| Gautamiputra Satakarni |
He ruled the Satavahana dynasty from 78 AD to 102 AD and is often described as Pahalava, Yavana Power, and Destroyer of the Saka. The achievements of Gautamiputra Satakarni have been mentioned in the Nasik inscription. |
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Feb 20, 2025