Satavahanas and Ikshvakus
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History
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The Satavahanas
- The Satavahanas ruled from 225 BCE to 225 CE and were originally vassals of the Mauryas.
- They are known as 'Dakshinapathapati' (lords of the south).
- Founder: Simuka; capital initially at Kotilingala (Telangana).
Administration and Economy
- Central government headed by the king with a council of ministers.
- Kingdom divided into administrative units called 'Aharas', each governed by an 'Amatya'.
- Villages were administered by Gramika or Gramani.
Religion, Literature, and Architecture
- Kings followed Vedic traditions but supported Jainism and Buddhism.
- Queens like Naganika and Balasri promoted Buddhism.
- Gautamiputra Satakarni donated land to Buddhist monks at Trirasmi.
The Ikshvakus
- Succeeded the Satavahanas and ruled for about 100 years.
- Capital: Vijayapuri (modern Nagarjunakonda) on the banks of the Krishna River.
- Also known as Sriparvatias.
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