HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Pallavas
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Cholas
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Saatvahanas
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Vakatakas
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the post-Maurya era, the Satavahanas established peace in the Deccan region and resisted the onslaught of foreign invaders.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the rule of Brihadratha, there was an internal revolt led by his army chief Pushyamitra Shunga in about 185 or 186 BCE. Bana describes in Harshacharita how Shunga killed Brihadratha during an army parade. This ended the rule of the Mauryas over Magadha and thence started the Shunga dynasty’s rule.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Satavahanas had previously controlled the area, but after their decline, the Vishnukundins and Chalukyas emerged and took control.
Detailed explanation-4: -Decline of Satavahanas Following his death, the empire was divided into five smaller kingdoms. The entire kingdom was split into five lesser dynasties once the Satavahana Dynasty fell. The Ikshvakus replaced the Satavahanas in the eastern region at the beginning of the third century A.D.
Detailed explanation-5: -After the Maurya Empire came to an end, India remained divided for nearly 600 years. During that time, Buddhism spread throughout India and the popularity of Hinduism declined. Around AD 320 the Gupta Dynasty took over India, once again bringing unity and prosperity to the region.