Paper I · 3 History of India & AP · 3.5.2 Satavahanas

3.5.2.2 Gautamiputra Satakarni to Yajnasri: inscriptions and wars with the Sakas

Gautamiputra Satakarni revived the dynasty by crushing Nahapana's Kshaharatas, his successors carried power into Andhra, and Yajnasri Satakarni was the last great king before the break-up.

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Key terms

  • Gautamiputra Satakarni
  • Gautami Balasri
  • Nashik prashasti
  • Nahapana
  • Jogaltembhi
  • Trisamudra-toya-pita-vahana
  • Ekabrahmana
  • Vasishthiputra Pulumavi
  • Navanagaraswami
  • Rudradaman
  • Junagadh
  • Kanheri
  • Yajnasri Satakarni
  • ship coins
  • Chinna Ganjam

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. AP angleStandard
  5. Mains writingMains writing
  6. Common trapsFoundation
  7. Quick revisionFoundation

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