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  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Age of the Satavahanas - Question 1
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Gautamiputra Satakarni is known for defeating which adversaries, as mentioned in the Nasik inscription of his mother?

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In the Nasik inscription of his mother, Gautamiputra Satakarni is described as the destroyer of the Shakas, Pahlavas, and the Yavanas (Greeks).

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Which king of the Satavahana dynasty is considered the greatest and is known for restoring the fortunes of the Satavahanas?

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Gautamiputra Satakarni is considered the greatest king of the Satavahana dynasty. He restored the fortunes of the Satavahanas and is known for defeating the Shakas and destroying many Kshatriya rulers.

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Which ruler of the Satavahana dynasty is associated with the compilation of the Sanskrit grammar work called Katantra?

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Gautamiputra Satakarni is associated with the compilation of the Sanskrit grammar work called Katantra, which was composed by Sarvavarman, probably a minister of Hala.

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Who is considered the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

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Simuka is considered to be the founder of the Satavahana dynasty, immediately active after Ashoka's death.

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Which religion commanded greater influence during the Satavahana period, especially with the royal ladies and the masses?

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Buddhism commanded greater influence, especially with the womenfolk and the masses, during the Satavahana period. The heyday of Buddhism is noted in the Deccan.

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What is the architectural style associated with many temples and monasteries cut out of solid rock during the Satavahana phase?

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During the Satavahana phase, many temples (chaityas) and monasteries (viharas) were cut out of solid rock in the northwestern Deccan or Maharashtra, representing rock-cut architecture.

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Who is considered the last king of the main Satavahana line, ruling until 225 AD?

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Pulamavi IV is considered the last king of the main Satavahana line, ruling until 225 AD. After his death, the empire fragmented into five smaller kingdoms.

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Which Satavahana king is known for expanding the empire through military conquests, including the conquest of Kalinga?

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Satakarni I, the third king of the Satavahanas, was the first to expand the empire through military conquests. He conquered Kalinga and ruled over Madhya Pradesh, assuming the title of 'Lord of Dakshinapatha.'

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Who compiled the Gatha Saptashati, a collection of poems with love as the predominant theme?

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King Hala compiled the Gatha Saptashati, a collection of poems with mostly love as the theme. Around forty of the poems are attributed to Hala himself.

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What material is mentioned for the construction of stupas such as Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda during the Satavahana period?

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The Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda stupas, built during the Satavahana period, are mentioned as being constructed with bricks, representing an important aspect of the material culture of that time.

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