INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -3 of the Pandavleni Caves in Nashik. Gautamiputra was succeeded by his son Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi (or Pulumayi).

Detailed explanation-2: -Gautamiputra Satakarni, the greatest Satavahana ruler, ruled from 106 A.D. to 130 A.D. He was a great conqueror and was known as the Lord of the West.

Detailed explanation-3: -Their rule began in the first century BCE and lasted until the second century CE. Simuka was the first king and ruled for about 23 yrs. Yagnasri Satakarni was the last important ruler of the dynasty after which the dynasty was soon extinguished following the rise of its feudatories.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni and other Satavahana rulers were known as lords of the Dakshinapatha. Dakshinapatha was the route leading to the south, which was also used as a name for the entire southern region. To control the coasts, he sent his army to the eastern, western, and southern coasts.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Satavahanas ruled from about the 1st century bce to the 3rd century ce. The most powerful ruler of this dynasty was Gautamiputra Satakarni.