The Satavahanas are identified in the Puranas by which one of the following epithets?

Option 1 : Andhras

The correct answer is Andhras.

• In the Puranas, the Satavahanas have been called Andhras. 
• Satavahana dynasty, an Indian family that, according to some interpretations based on the Puranas (ancient religious and legendary writings), belonged to the Andhra jati (“tribe”) and was the first Deccanese dynasty to build an empire in daksinapatha—i.e., the southern region. 
• The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He and his successors established their authority from the mouth of the Krishna to the entire Deccan plateau.
• According to the Puranas, the Satavahana king killed the last Kanva ruler of Magadha and presumably took possession of his kingdom.
• Gautamiputra Satkarni was the most famous king of Satavahanas.