INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the 4th century AD the Western Satraps were conquered by
A
Sassanian rulers
B
Afghan rulers
C
Satavahanas
D
Kadambas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Western Satraps were eventually conquered by emperor Chandragupta II.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most famous rulers from the two dynasties are Nahapana, Chashtana, and Rudradaman I. The Kshatrapa rulers were engaged in prolonged conflict with their southern neighbor the Satavahanas. The main cause of the struggle was control over certain areas, particularly those which gave access to the western seaboard.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dynasty that ruled the Malwa and parts of Gujarat region was Bhadramukhas or Kardamaka dynasty. They are called Ujjain Sakas as their capital city was Ujjain. The Kardamaka dynasty was founded by “Satrap” Castana or Chastana.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chashtana (Reign 78 AD – 130 AD) He was the founder of one of the two major Saka Kshatrapa dynasties in northwest India, the Bhadramukhas. The other dynasty was called Kshaharatas and included the king Nahapana (who was defeated by Satavahana king Gautamiputra Satakarni).

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