INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following was the first Satavahana King to introduce the ruler’s head on the coins?
A
Satakarni I
B
Yajna Satakarni
C
Gautamiputra Satakarni
D
Vasishthiputra Pulumavi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gautamiputra Satakarni was the first Satavahana ruler to issue portrait coins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest ruler of the Satavahana Dynasty. During his reign, the Satavahana Empire reached its zenith. In the Nasik Prashasti published by his mother Gautami Balasri, Gautamiputra Satakami is described as the destroyer of the Sakas, Yavanas (Greeks), and the Pahlavas (Parthians).

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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