Satavahanas and Ikshvakus — Flashcards

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The Satavahanas were a ruling dynasty in South India who ruled from 225 BCE to 225 CE, for about 450 years. They were originally vassals of the Mauryas and established the largest kingdom in ancient S…

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Kotilingala, located on the banks of the Godavari River in present-day Jagityal district of Telangana, was the first capital of the Satavahanas. It is believed to be the birthplace of the dynasty, and…

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Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. He ruled from Kotilingala and followed Jainism. His coins have been discovered at Kotilingala, providing archaeological evidence of his reign.

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Satakarni-I was the first South Indian king to perform Vedic yajnas. He earned the title 'Dakshinapathapati'. His wife, Queen Naganika, ruled as regent after his death and commissioned the Naneghat in…

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The Naneghat inscription was created by Queen Naganika, wife of Satakarni-I. It contains seven images and records the performance of yajnas, royal lineage, and administrative details. It is one of the…

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Gautamiputra Satakarni expanded the kingdom to 'three seas', defeated the Saka ruler Nahapana, and reissued his coins. He took the title 'Eka Brahmin' and 'Tri Samudratoya Peetha Vahana'. He also buil…

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The title 'Nirava Seshakara' means 'destroyer of the Saka clan'. It was earned by Gautamiputra Satakarni after defeating Nahapana, the Kshaharata Saka ruler, and ending Saka dominance in western India…

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Hala was the 17th Satavahana king and a renowned poet. He wrote the 'Gatha Saptasati' in Prakrit, a collection of 700 love poems. His reign is considered the 'Golden Age of Prakrit Literature'.