Consider the following statements pertaining to the Satavahanas:1. Sa...
The correct answer is option 3, i.e., Both 1 and 2.
Satavahana Dynasty (60 BC - 225 AD): - Simukha was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.
- Dharanikota near Amaravati in Guntur district was the first capital of Simukha.
- Later he shifted his capital to Pratishtana.
- Gautamiputra Satakarni was the 23rd ruler of the Satavahana dynasty and the most important king of the Satavahana Dynasty.
- His achievements have been mentioned in the Nasik Inscription by his mother, Gautami.
- He defeated the Saka Ksatrap Nahapana and revived the Satavahana power.
- Satavahana rulers were identified through matronymics (names derived from that of the mother).
- For example, in the name of Gautamiputra Satakarni, Gautami is the name of his mother.
- Satavahana's succession to the throne was generally patrilineal.
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Consider the following statements pertaining to the Satavahanas:1. Sa...
Satavahanas - Matronymics and Succession
Matronymics
- Matronymics is a system of naming in which a person's name is derived from that of their mother.
- Satavahana rulers were identified through matronymics. For example, Gautamiputra Satakarni was named after his mother Gautami Balashri.
- This practice was unique to the Satavahanas and was not followed by any other dynasty in India.
Patrilineal Succession
- Patrilineal succession is a system of inheritance in which the throne is passed down from father to son.
- Satavahana succession to the throne was generally patrilineal. However, there are some instances where a queen or a queen mother was appointed as the ruler.
- For example, Queen Nayanika, the widow of Gautamiputra Satakarni, ruled for a brief period after her husband's death. Similarly, Queen Vasishthiputra Pulamavi's mother Gautami Balashri and grandmother Rudramadevi were also rulers.
Conclusion
- In conclusion, while Satavahana succession to the throne was generally patrilineal, the rulers were identified through matronymics. However, there were some exceptions to the patrilineal succession system, and queens or queen mothers were appointed as rulers in some cases.
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