SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi. The kingdom had fragmented into smaller states by the early 3rd century CE. The Satavahanas were early issuers of Indian state coinage struck with images of their rulers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gautamiputra Satakarni was the most powerful Satavahana king. He defeated the Shaka ruler Nahapana and reissued Nahapana’s coins bearing his own royal insignia. The caves excavated by Gautamiputra Satakarni and the western king Kshatrapa Nahapana are located in Nashik.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated many foreign dynasties like Shaka, Yavana, and Pahlava among others. His empire extended to Malwa, Bihar, the Konkan, the Saurastra regions and more. He was given the title, ‘Thrisamudratoya Peethavahana, ‘ (The one whose horses have drank the water of three seas). Q.