Question

Which of the following statements is / are correct?

1. The Satavahanas ruled over parts of western India and the Deccan

2. The Satavahanas repaired and rebuilt Sudarshana Lake

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

• Satvahanas-
  • They followed the Mauryan Empire and ruled over the parts of western India and the Deccan, today's Andra Pradesh, Karnataka etc. part. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • In 150 AD, the Shaka ruler Rudradaman I repaired the lake, and under Skandagupta's rule (415AD – 455AD) the lake was again repaired by his governor Parramatta. Hence statement 2 is not correct.

• Simuka was the founder of the Satvahana dynasty.
• Sri Satkarni was the son of Simuka and was a great ruler among the Early Satavahanas.
• Satkarni II has been mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of the Kharvela.
• Gautamiputra Satkarni is described as the Destroyer of the Shaka, Pahalava, and Yavana Power.
  • Gautamiputra Satkarni is known to have made a total and sharp recovery of the Satvahans.