Satavahanas Questions E a Ee APE Raion) Start Complete Exam Preparation icy) Poy Practice Pea foe cconer Question Bank Pye Download App Question 1: View this Question Online > De er) Dee cate Which Satavahanaruler claimed to be both, a unique Brahmana (eka bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas? 1. Satakami-t 2. Shiv Skanda Satakarni 3. Simuka 4. Gautamiputra Sri-Satakarni ~~” ‘of the above/More than one of the above. Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Gautamiputra Sri-Satakamicoaching India's Super Teachers for all fe(y aay lA Otel O ln moles Satavahanas Question 1 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Gautamiputra Sri-Satakarni. + Itis interesting that the best-known ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, Gautami -Putra Siri Satakarni,, claimed to be both a a" Brahmana (aka bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas + He also claimed to have ensured that here wasno intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas + At the sametime, he entered into a marriage alliance with the king of Rudradaman + Asyou can see from this example. integration within the framework of caste wasoften a complicated process. * The Satavahanas ciaimedto be Brahmanas , whereas according to the Brahmanas , kings ought to have been Kshatriyas. + They claimedto uphold the fourfold vama order but entered into marriage alliances with people who were supposed to be excluded from the system. Thus,Gautamiputra Sri-Satakami claimed to be both, a unique Brahmana (aka Bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas. Re ieee an parity Start Complete Exam Preparation Ors OR DearS Porro D Download App esau PY Question 2:The Gatha Saptasatiof Satavahanaking Hala is composed in which language? 1. Pali O rae 0° wer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Prakrit Satavahanas Question 2 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Prakrit oe Key Points Gatha Saptasati: + It isa Prakrit text composed by the 17th Satavahana king Hala. Hence, Option 2is correct. + This book consistsof 700 stanzasabout love depicting the varied phases of South Indian rural life * The king probably ruled in the 15tcentury AD. + The poems are notable for their concisenessand for their great economy of words and masterly use of suggestions. + Some poems contain simple and natural descriptions and references to the lives of and the lower class. + More important is the factthat narrative literature and epic poems we e Prakrit. B adc fe . Satavahana Dynasty (60 BC-225 AD) - noe + The Setavahanawasan important yan Dynasty + Satavahanarule began in the late st BCE and lasted until the early third century CE. + Although some assign the ing of their rule to as early asthe 3rd century BCE based on the Puranas. + Simuka - ° Simukha was the founder » Dharanikota near Amravati in Guntur district was the first capital of Simukha. Simuka was followed by Krishna, under whom the kingdom wasextended till Nasik. » ‘Andhras’ mentioned in the Puranasare considered to be identical with the+ According to the Puranas, the Andhras are believed to have ruled for 300 years, which is assigned |o the SatavahanaDynasty. + Satavahana Dynasty was an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan ° Gautamiputra Satakarni - ‘@ Gautamiputra Satakami (A.D. 106 - 130) is considered to be the greatest king of ‘the Satavahana Dynasty = He defeated the Shakas and he claimed that the Kshatriya ruler Nahapana was & eRe Seer cela Pea Slee CeCe ic] Mod oes Nec lead cole Ciestenccug xis onload App Question 3: View this Question Online > Match the following Pairs Rulers Contribution 11. Gautamiputra . Defeated the Shaka ‘Satakarni ler Nahapana 2. Vasishthiputra 'B. The successorof Pulumayi ‘autamiputra Satakerni . Issued coins with a ip motif . YagnashriSatakarni : . Writing of Gaha xX Hale attasal Find the correct code given below. 1. 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4C 2. 1-A,2-B,3-C,4-D 3. 1-D, 2-B,3-C,4-A, 3-A, 4-D Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2:1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4D Satavahanas Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answeris 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D. @ Key Points Gautamiputra Satakarni » @ + Hewasthe greatest of the fe Satavahanakings + He defeated the Shaka ruler Nahapana and reissued the coins of Nahapana with his ‘own royal insignia. + The inscription of his mother Gautami Balashriat Nashik mentions him asthe conqueror of the Shakas,Pahlavas,and Yavanas. + Heis alsosaid to have performed prestigious Vedic asvamedha sacrifice. Vasishthiputra Pulumayi + He was the successor of Gautamiputra Satakarni and expanded the frontiers of the Satavahana Empire. + His coins are found scattered in many parts of south India. Yagnashri Satakami + He was another famous ruler who issued coins with a ship motif, indicating the importance of overseas trade during his reign. King Hala + He Is credited with writing Gathasaptasati (known asGaha Sattasal in the Maharashtri Prakrit), a collection of 700 love poems. + Written in Maharashtri Prakrit dialect, it has themes similarto those found in TamilSangam poetry. Poetql Pr Mock Te Doe coaroa Cresta pitirces }ownload App Question 4: View this Question Online > Which of the following is a Prakrit text composed by the Satavahanaking Hala? ib Gatha Saptasati Tholkappiyam 4. Paththuppatt ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Gatha Septesati Satavahanas Question 4 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Gatha Saptasati . @ Key Points Gatha Saptasati + Itis a Prakrit text composed by the Satavahana king Hala. Hence, Option 1 is correct. + This book consistsof 700 stanzasabout love depicting the varied phasesof South Indian rural life. + The king probably ruled in the Istcentury A.D. + The poems are notable for their conciseness and for their great economy of words and masterly use of suggestions. + Some poems contain simple and natural descriptions and referencesto the, lives of péasantsae vee Cass. + More important is the factthat narrative literature and epic poems aré faitly extensive in Prakrit. + The most noteworthy among them are the Brihatkatha of Gunadhya composed in the Paisachi dialect and Setubandha of Pravarasena. ©; Additional_Information The Mahavamsa (5th century CE) ~ + Itis ameticulously preserved historical record of Sri Lanka written in the manner of an epic poem in Pali. + It covers the history of Sri Lanka from its legendary origins to the reign of Mahasenaof Anuradhapura, encompassingthe era from the arrival of Prince Vijaya from India in 543 BCEto hisrule and waslater modified by other writers. + It waswritten in the 5th century CE by a Buddhist monk at the Mahavihara temple in Anuradhapura. Tolkappiyam + It wasauthored by Tolkappiyar and isconsidered the earliest Tamil literary work. + Though it is a work on Tamil grammar it also provides insights into the political and socio- economic conditions of the time. The Pattuppattu (Ten Idylls) + It consistsof ten works - Thirumurugarruppadai, Porunararruppadai, Sirupanarruppadai, Perumpanarruppadai, Mullaippattu, Nedunalvadai, Maduraikkanji, Kurinjippatttu,Pattinappalai and Malaipadukadam. og Eee see areola Caer cert Start Complete Exam Preparation ones if cca Question Bank Bx.) Pte Cit aes Download App Question 5: View this Question Online > Kavi Vatsalwasa title assumedby which Satavahanaking? 1. Yaina sri satkarni_ =. 2s MD arsine 3. Hala4. Gautamiputra Satkani Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Hala Satavahanas Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Hal © Key Points + King Hala assumed le of Kavi Vatsal. Hala wasa Satvahanaking who ruled in the present-day Deccanregion. The Matsya Purana mentions him asthe 17th ruler of the Satvahanadynasty. + He compiled the Gatha Saptashati. + It wasa collection of poems with love asits theme. Thus, we can say that Kavi Vatsal was a title assumed by Hala. 3 ee & Eee ae ica Start Complete Exam Preparation Dee ta Pare ce Clinton Question Bank Download App Question 6 View this Question Online > Which one of the following literary works gives us information about the political history of Sathavahanas 1. Bhasa’sSwapnavasavadatta 2. Somadeva's Kathasaritsagara 3. Sudraka's Mricchakatika,Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Somadeva's Kathasaritsagara Satavahanas Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Somadeva'’s Kathasaritsagara © Key Points + One of India’s greatest epics, the kathasaritsagarais thought to have been compiled around 1070 CE by somadeva Bhatt, during the reign of Raja Ananta of the lohara dynasty of Kashmir. * Even though this extraordinary work is one of the longest creations in Indian and World 4 literature, It is considered to be only a smallpart of an even longer work called brhatcetio » ° composed by gunadhya in a lost language known as Paisachi. 2 + Somadeva collected and retold the stories of the kathasaritsagarain Sanskritto entertain Reja ananta's wife, suryavati J - ‘Svapnavasavadatta’ waswritten by Bhase.t is femous Sanskritplay of the period. + The plot of the drama is drawn from the romantic narratives about the kaushambi king Udayana and Vasavadatta, the daughter of Pradyota, the ruler of Avanti, which were current in the poet's time and which seem to have captivated popular imagination. + The main theme of the dramais the sorrow of Udayana for his queen Vasavadatta, believed by him to have perished in a fire, which wasactually a rumour spread by Yaugandharayana, a minister of Udayana to compel his king to'marry Padmavati,the daughter of the king of Magadha. It forms, in context, continuation of his another drama, Pratinayaugandharayana. + Mahabhasya written by a outstanding work in the field of grammar during the period of 2nd c. + Katantra’s grammar was shi handy to help the learning of Sanskritin about six months. + Hala, the King of Satavahana wrote a great poetical work, namely ‘Gathasaptasati’ in Prakrit language. + ‘Buddhacharita’_ waswritten in the form of Mahakavya + ‘Milindapanho’ was written in Pali language. + Netyashestra waswritten by Bharata, © Additional_Information. + Somadeva wrote Kathasaritsagara + Sudraka wrote Mricchakatika. + Vajjika wrote Kaumudi Mahosava Rod India’s #1 Learning Platform Cee es Start Complete Exam Preparation TeDownload App Question 7: eo View this Question Oniine > a» € Given below are two statements,one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled asReason (R): Assertion (A): Satavahanasociety showstracesof matrilineal elements Reason (R): Queens and not Kings were'the real rulers Satavahanaperiod. 1. Both (A) and (Rare true and (R) isthe correct explanation of (A). z and (R) are true, but (R) isnot the correct explanation of (A). 3. (A)istrue, but (R)is false. 4, (A) is false,but (R) is true. Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: (A) istrue, but (R)is false. Satavahanas Question 7 Detailed Solution é \ + The Satavahanasoriginally seem to have been a tribe of the Deccan. ~ According o the Dhermasastasit was the function ofthe Kshakiy@lio gfe, but the Satavahanarulers called themselves Brahmenas. + Gautamiputra Setakarni boasts that he was he true brahmana. ‘ + Since the Andhras are identified with the early Satavahanas,probably they were alocal tribe who were converted to Brahmanism. + The orthodox Brahmanasof the north looked upon the Myce asa mixed caste. + Thisshowsthat the Andhras were a tribal people who Were brought within the fold of Hindu society asa mixed caste. + The Matsya Purana lists their origin’ and rule for over 450 years. + The Satavahanas were ‘<_< as Andhras, Andhrajatiyah and Andhrabhrityas in Purana. + It wasthe custom for the king to be named after his mother, which proved the great importance of a mother in their society. + E.g:Gautamiputra Satkarani, Vasishtputraetc + Itwasfounded by Simuka. + However, Satavahanarulers were identified through metronymic (names derived from that of the mother. Althoush tis may cites! that mothers weis iraporiant ‘we nead to be cauliousbefore we arrive at any conclusion. In the caseof the Satavahanas,we know that successionto the throne was generally patrilineal . hence, this statement Queens and not Kings were the real rulers Satavahana period is incorrect. + So, option (3) is correct i.e. (A) is true, but (R) is false. & India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation Paton ies Por Download App Question 8: View this Question Online > Coins with legends and potraits were first issued in India by the 1. Satavahanas 2. Sakas 3. Sungas 4, Indo-Greeks <— (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Indo-Greeks Satavahanas Question 8 Detailed Solution Indo- Greek Coins + Striving for realism in sculptural modelling, movement and expression became the major force motivating Hellenistic art. + Alexander was the first emperor to put his portrait on his coins and the practise wasinherited by his successors India. + Extraordinary realism of their portraiture and the praxitelean character of the full length images of deities on the reverse were the prime attributes of their coin.BeOS OTN ENT eS ee ote AN LOS rae ee TD UTS Se TINY eet CE Sg EE eT Dace An a ER Pr See sojoum in India. But itis fact that his coins are a great rarity in India and it seemsthat his coins have come from Bactria. + The gold and silver coins with fabulous portraits, which circulated in Bactria were never current in India as they fall under Greek coinage category. + he coins with the portrait head and bilingual fall under Indian coinage. + The selucidking Antiochus | (293-280 BC) is shown on his coinswith all the paths of humanity, the divine power is clearly reflected in Selucus'scoins. + Demeterios - | wasthe first ruler to strike square copper coins in bilingual format, Kharoshti, on the reverse and Greek on the obverse. Silver coins underwent radical change upon the movement of government to south of Hindu Kush, and the coins were called Didrachm and Hemidrachms. + The portraits of early Indo Greek rulers such as Euthydemos- |, Demetrios: | (wearing elephant’s scalp) and Antimachus (wearing Kausia - a flat shaped cap and with a smily face) are so realistic in appearance that the coin portrait cog Rlgsbrooent the ruler faithfully + Indo- Greeks were excellent coin smiths and the fabri far exceeded than the true Greek coins. Indo- Greeks did not lke abstractshapesand so they modified Greek Gods to look like an Indian. + Upon the arrivals of Greeks, the sculptural techniques had their influence. indo- Greek remained very Greek which 7-_ witnessed by the bilingual legends they carried on their coins. [additional Information Pre Guptan and Guptan Coins: + Gupta kings issued the most number of Gold coins. + The Satavahanasissued coins of lead and potin (base silver). + Satavahanas'copper coinswith the Ujjain symbol bearing a ship were abundant in Avanti. + The gold coins of the Guptas (Dinara) originally approximated to the Kushanastandard, but in the middle of the 5th century rose in weight to 144 grains, thus returning to the Indian standard of the copper Karsapana. Kushanas Coins: + Kushanasissuedmostly gold coins and numerous copper coins which have been found in most parts of North India up to Bihar. Ca India’s #1 Learning Platform Reem ce ot Start Complete Exam PreparationQuestion 9: View this Question Online > Which of the following st tementis not true regarding Satavahanas? > eo 1. The Satayahanadynasty was founded by Simuka, ee i, < QB prstsinanaena Amravati were the capital of the Satavahana dynasty ‘ 3. They ruled over central India and many partsof northem India. 4, Satavahanarulers were identified through matronymics. Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: They ruled over central India and many parts of northern India. Satavahanas Question 9 Detailed Solution ‘The Satavahanas - + The founder of the Satavahana dynasty wasSimuka . Hence, statement 1st is correct. + The Satavahanasestablished their independent rule after the decline of the Mauryas. + Satavahanasruled over parts of western and central India. Hence statement 3 is incorrect. + Their rule lasted for about 450 years. + They were also known asthe Andhras . + Pratisthanaand Amravati were the capital of the Satavahana dynasty. Hence, statement 2nd is correct. + Satavahana rulers were identified through matronymics (names derived fom that of the mother). Hence, statement 4th is correct. + For example in the name of Gautamiputra Satakarni, Gautami is the name of his fhother + Satavahana's successionto the throne was generally patrilineal. fi + The Puranas and inscriptions remain important sourcesfor the history of Satavahanas. + Among the inscriptions, the Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw eh plight ‘on the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni. + The coinsissuedby the Satavahanasare also helpful in knowing the’economic conditions of that period. + Satakami Il wasthe longest-ruling king of the Satavahanadiynasty. He has been mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of the Kharyela, asthe enemy of Kharvela. + An extensive system of currency wasiptroduced. Goins were mostly made of lead, copper, and silver Coins of Satavahanasused fiaiiakrit dialect and also on the backsidethe southernlanguage. + Prakrit seemsto be the official |anguage 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. ® Important Points. Gautamiputra Satakarni - He wasthe greatest ruler of the Satavahanadynasty. He ruled for a period of 24 years from 106 to 130 A.D. His achievements were recorded in the Nasik inscription by his mother Gautami_ Balasri. Gautamiputra Satakarni captured the whole of Deccan and expanded his empire. His victory over Nagapana, the ruler of Malwa wasremarkable. He patronized Brahmanism . Yet, he also gave donations to Buddhists. + Gautamiputra Satakarni was succeeded by his son Vashishtaputra Pulamayi. as eee seen een Ree cet Samer CeCe) rai ines Rear Dor ciern Download App Question Bank etic Question 10: View this Question Online > Given below are two statements,one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Indianisation of the Sake was accelerated by their marriage contactsin India. Reason (R): Satavahanaruler Satakarni wasthe son-in-law of Saka-KshatrapaRudradaman. 1 ~~ (R) are true and (R) isthe correct explanation of (A). 2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) isnot the correct explanation of (A). 3. (A)istrue, but (R)is false. 4. (A)is false,but (R) is true.Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R)is the correct explanation of (A). Satavahanas Question 10 Detailed Solution + Saka era is a historicalcalendar era of ancient India. The beginning of the Shaka era correspondsto the rising of Kanishkal in,78 AD, + Vashishtiputra Satakarni wasin great conflict with the Scythian Western Kshatrapasin the West, but he eventually married the daughter of Rudradaman | of the Western Kshatrapa dynasty, in order to forge an allia + The inscription rag ee between Rudradaman I's daughter and Vashishtiputra Satakarni appears in 2 cal anheri. + Hence, The Indianisation of the Saka was accelerated by their marriage contacts in India is correct. + Gautamiputra Satakarni was the 23rd ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. + His achievementshave been mentioned in the Nasik Inscription, by his mother Gautami. + He defeated the Saka King Nahapana and revived the Satavahanapower. + Satakarniwasthe son-in-law of Saka-Kshatrapa Rudradaman. + Hence, Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) is correct. eS Seen Bartel Reo O aS oat Start Complete Exam Preparation 8) Peo ons) Dea Dos craroa Cresta petra Jownload App Question 11: View this Question Online > Match the following Pairs Rulers Contribution 11. Gautamiputra . Defeated the Shaka Satakarni ler Nahapana2. Vasishthiputra Pulumayi . Issued coins with a hip motif D. Writing of Gaha 4. King Hala esd Find the correct code given below. 1. 1-A,2-B,3-D, 4C 2. 1-A,2-B,3-C, 4-D 3. 1-D, 2-B,3-C, 4-4 4,1-C, 3, 3-A, 4-D Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D ‘Satavahanas Question 11 Detailed Solution ‘The correct answeris 1-A, 2-B, $C, 4-D. © Key Points. Gautamiputra Satakarni + He wasthe greatest of the Satavahanakings. + He defeated the Shaka ruler Nahapana and of Nahapana with his ‘own royal insignia. + The inscription of his mother Gautami aa \ca entions him as the conqueror of the Shakas,Pahlavas,and Yavanas. + Heis also said to have performe tigious Vedic asvamedha sacrifice. Vasishthiputra Pulumayi + He was the successor of Gautamiputra Satakarni and expanded the frontiers of the Satavahana Empire. + His coins are found scattered in many perts of south India. Yagnashri Satakami + He was another famous ruler who issued coins with a ship motif, indicating theee NO EE IT” King Hala + He is credited with writing Gathasaptasati (known asGaha Sattasai in the Maharashtri Prakrit), a collection of 700 love poems. + Written in Maharashtri Prakrit dialect, it has themes similarto those found in TamilSengam Poetry. & een Pari} Seam le CCTM acLe Lol rea Pr head colo Loeresiicc CRORES oto jownload App Question 12: View this Question Online > The Gatha Saptasatiof Satavahanaking Hala is composed in which language? 1. Pali 2. Prakrit 3. Persian 4. Sanskrit " ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Prakrit Satavahanas Question 12 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Prakrit . @ key Points Gatha Saptasati:“RB Greg Text Composed Oy Wie 1/0 SCEtaverIana KiNG Fike. MeNCe, UPUOn 21S correct + This book consistsof 700 stanzasabout love depicting the varied phases of South Indian rural life. * The king probably ruled in the 1tcentury A.D. + The poems are notable for their concisenessand for their great economy of words and masterly use of suggestions. + Some poems contain simple and natural descriptions and referencesto the lives of peasants and the lower class. + More important is the factthat nerrative literature and epic poems are fairly extensive in Prakrit. . E Additional_information_ ‘Satavahana Dynasty (60 BC-225 AD) - % + The Satavahanawasan important successorto Sa." ‘Mauryan Dynasty + Satavehanarule began in the late second century BCE and lasted until the early third century CE. + Although some assign the \9 of their rule to as early asthe 3rd century BCE based on ‘the Puranas. + Simuka - = Simukha was the founder Dharanikota near Amravati in Guntur district was the first capital of Simukha. » Simuka was followed by Krishna, under whom the kingdom was extended till Nasik. ° ‘Andhras’ mentioned in the Puranasare considered to be identical with the ‘Satavahanas. + The Satavahanasare also referred to asthe Andhras in the Puranas. + According to the Puranas, the Andhras are believed to have ruled for 300 years, which is assignedto the Satavahana Dynasty. + Satavehana Dynasty was an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan © Gautamiputra Satakarni - ‘@ Gautamiputra Satakami (A.D. 106 - 130) is considered to be the greatest king of ‘the Satavahana Dynasty. = He defeated the Shakas and he claimed that the Kshatriya ruler Nahapana was destroyed by him. & reece ees Scam Ce Cn ey (ey atiessesea oe Question 13: » co View this Question Online > ~ Which of the "0 is ¢y Kor the Satavahanaking Hala? = a a ahavamsa: 3. Tholkappiyam 4, Paththuppatt Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Gatha Saptasati Satavahanas Question 13 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Gatha Saptasati . @ Key Points Gatha Saptasati + It is a Prakrit text composed by the Satavahana king Hala. Hence, Option 1 is correct. + This book consistsof 700 stanzasabout love depicting the varied phasesof South Indian rural < life. + The king probably ruled in the Istcentury A.D. C, + The poems are notable for their conciseness and for their great ae masterly use of ns. + Some poems contain simple and natural descriptions and references t shelves peasants and the lower class. + More important is the factthat narrative literature and e Prakrit. + The most noteworthy among them are the Brihi jadhya composed in the Paisachi dialect and Setubandha of Prava eS ly extensive in B. Additianal Infarmatian SAThe Mahavamsa (5th century CE) a + Itis a meticulously preserved historical record of Sri Lanka written in the manner of an epic poem in Pali. + It covers the history of Sri Lanka from its legendary origins to the reign of Mahasenaof Anuradhapura, encompassingthe era from the arrival of Prince Vijaya from India in 543 BCEto hisrule and waslater modified by other writers. + It waswritten in the 5th century CE by a Buddhist monk at the Mahavihara temple in Anuradhapura. Tolkappiyam + It wasauthored by Tolkappiyar and isconsidered the earliest Tamil literary work. + Though it is a work on Tamilgrammar it also provides insights into the political and socio- economic conditions of the time. The Pattuppattu (Ten Idylls) + It consistsof ten works - Thirumurugarruppadai, Porunararruppadai, Sirupanarruppadai, Perumpanarruppadai, Mullaippattu, Nedunalvadai, Maduraikkanji, Kurinjippatttu,Pattinappalai and Malaipadukadam. GEE ABE aL he ley Start Complete Exam Preparation Ree a Question 14: View this Question Online > With the reference to the Satavahanas coinage, which of the following statementsmentioned below is/are correct? ‘1. Many Satavahana coinsbore the names of ‘Satakamt and ‘Pulumavi. 2. Satavahanas coinswere of different shapes—round, square, rectangular, etc. 1. 1only 2. 2only . 4 Neither 1 nor?‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Both 1 and 2 Satavahanas Question 14 Detailed Solution The correct answeris Both 1 and 2 @ Key Points Satavahana coinage + The coinsof the Satavahanashave been excavated from Deccan, western India, Vidarbha, Wester and Eastern Ghats, ete + Most of the coins in the Satavahana dynasty were die-struck. * Cast-coins too existed in the Satavahanaempire and there were multiple combinations of techniques that were used to castcoins. + There were silver, copper, lead and potin coins in the Satavahanaempire. + The portrait coins were mostly in silver and some were in lead too. Dravidian language and Brahmi script were used on portrait coins. + There were punch-marked coins too that were circulated alongside thé Satavahana dynasty. + The importance of martime trade was derived fron the imagesof Ships present on the Satavahanacoins. + Many Satavahana coins bore the names of ‘Satakami’ and ‘Pulumavi + Satavahana coins were of different shapes ~round, square, rectangular, etc. Many symbols have appeared T- coins, the major ones of which are: Chaitya symbol + Chakra symbol Conch Shell symbol Lotus symbol Nandipada symbol + Ship symbol + Swastiksymbol + Animal motifs were found on the Satavahanacoins. ©; Additional_Information. + The term ‘Satvahana” originated from the Prakrit which means” driven by seven” which isan implication of the Sun Gods chariot that is driven by seven horsesas per Hindu mythology. + The first king of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. & ro eee ana "SEER Start Complete Exam Preparation prQuestion 15: ff View this Question Online > ¥ Which Satavahanaruler claimed to be both, a unique B 2%’ (eka bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas? _ a * . 1. Satakamit 2. Shiv Seong sees go~ 4. Gautamiputra Sri-Satakarni Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Gautamiputra Sri-Satakami Satavahanas Question 15 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Gautamiputra Sri-Satakarni. © Key_Points— + It isinteresting that the best-known ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, Satakarni,, claimed to be both a unique Brahmana (aka bamhana Made 4 ofthe pride of Kshatriyas . Fay + He also claimed to have ensured that there wasno cin , intermarriage amongst members of the four v + At the sametime, he entered into a wrariagsallones with the king of Rudradaman . ge + Asyou can see from thi within the framework complicated process + The Satavahanas claimedio be Brahmanas , whereas according to the Brahmanas , kings ought to have been Kshatriyas. + They claimedto uphold the fourfold vama order but entered into marriage alliances with people who were supposed to be excluded from the system. Thus,Gautamiputra Sri-Satakami claimed to be both, a unique Brehmana (eka Bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas.