Satavahanas and Ikshvakus
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History
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What to Focus On
- Ruled from 225 BCE to 225 CE
- Originally Mauryan vassals
- Known as Dakshinapathapati
- Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated the Sakas and reissued coins
- Hala wrote Gatha Saptasati in Prakrit
- Yajnasiri's coins had ship symbols indicating sea trade
- King was supreme with a council of ministers
- Kingdom divided into Aharas governed by Amatyas
- Villages headed by Gramika
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Satavahanas were originally from North India and invaded South India.
Hala was a great warrior king who expanded the Satavahana empire through military conquests.
Gautamiputra Satakarni was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.
Memory Tips
Satavahanas ruled from 225 BCE to 225 CE (450 years)
Founder of Satavahanas: Simuka
Capitals of Satavahanas: Kotilingala → Pratistanapuram → Dhanyakataka
Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated Nahapana and reissued his coins
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