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Satvahana state?
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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.The people of Satavahana Empire were fully acquainted with the use of agriculture and iron.
* Satavahana Empire was divided into five provinces. The western territory of Nasik was ruled by the Abhiras. The Ikshvakus ruled over the eastern part in the Krishna -Guntur region. The Chutus dominated the southwestern parts and extended their territory to the north and east. The pahlavas controlled the south eastern part.
* Both Buddhism and Brahmanism prevailed during the Satavahana rule. Among the various sects of people state of religious tolerance existed following varied faiths.
*Satavahanas competed with the Sungas and the Kanvas of Magadha to set up their empire. Later on, they played a major role in protecting a large part of India against foreign attackers like Pahlavas, Sakas and Yavanas. Gautmiputra Satakarni and Sri Yajna Satakarni were some important rulers of this dynasty.
* Satavahanas struggled with the Western Kshatrapas for a considerable period of time. In the 3rd century AD the empire was split into smaller states.
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