Satvahan era is known as Goldenera in the history of Maharashtra. Give the reason.
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The Satavahanas were early issuers of Indian state coinage struck with images of their rulers. They formed a cultural bridge and played a vital role in trade and the transfer of ideas and culture to and from the Indo-Gangetic Plain to the southern tip of India. They supported Brahmanism as well as Buddhism, and patronised Prakrit literature.
Answer:
Satavahana era is known as the Golden era in the history of Maharashtra for their extra-ordinary reforms in the social, political and economic fields which brought forth development.
Explanation:
It was the first time, the government of the kingdom was organised on traditional lines- janapadas, aharas, and grama. The kings were expected to maintain dharma and did not assume the highest sounding titles. They were most likely compared to God.
The extraordinary taxes were not imposed, hence taxation was not burdensome. There was commercial prosperity. The feudal traits emerged in the Satavahana period. Brisk trade flourished in this period of time.
Cave architecture and building of stupas were developed during this period, Buddhism was popular. There was a huge development in the field of literature and architecture.