GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
A
Sri Satakarni
B
Simuka
C
Pulumayi-I
D
Yajnasri Satakarni
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. The dynasty was also called as Andhras. Their capital was Pratiṣṭhana(modern day Paithan, Aurangabad, Maharashtra) and later Amravati, Andhra Pradesh. Yajna Sri Satakarni was the last ruler.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simuka was succeeded by his brother Kanha (also known as Krishna), who extended the kingdom up to Nashik in the west.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution The correct answer is King Simuka Satavahana. Simuka established the Satavahana Dynasty.

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