write an account of the reign of the satavhanas king?
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According to the Puranas, the first Andhra king overthrew the Kanva rule. He is named as Balipuccha in some texts. D. C. Sircar dated this event to c. 30 BCE, a theory supported by many ...
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The Satavahanas (Sādavāhana or Sātavāhana,[2] IAST: Sātavāhana), also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Most modern scholars believe that the Satavahana rule began in the late second century BCE and lasted until the early third century CE, although some assign the beginning of their rule to as early as the 3rd century BCE based on the Puranas, but uncorroborated by archaeological evidence.[3] The Satavahana kingdom mainly comprised the present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. At different times, their rule extended to parts of modern Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. The dynasty had different capital cities at different times, including Pratishthana (Paithan) and Amaravati (Dharanikota).
Satavahana Empire
(Andhras)
Late 2nd century BCE–Early 3rd century CE
The Satavahana (Andhra) Empire in the 1st century AD
Approximate extent of the Satavahana (Andhra) Empire
Capital
Pratishthana, Amaravati
Common languages
Prakrit, Sanskrit
Religion
Hinduism, Buddhism
Government
Monarchy
Emperor
Historical era
Classical India
• Established
Late 2nd century BCE
• Disestablished
Early 3rd century CE
Preceded by Succeeded by
Maurya Empire
Kanva dynasty
Western Kshatrapas
Andhra Ikshvaku
Chutu dynasty
Vakataka dynasty
Pallava dynasty
Abhira dynasty
Today part of
India[1]
The origin of the dynasty is uncertain, but according to the Puranas, their first king overthrew the Kanva dynasty. In the post-Maurya era, the Satavahanas established peace in the Deccan region, and resisted the onslaught of foreign invaders. In particular their struggles with the Saka Western Satraps went on for a long time. The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi. The kingdom 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. 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 Hinduism as well as Buddhism, and patronised Prakrit literature
Satavahana Empire
(Andhras)
Late 2nd century BCE–Early 3rd century CE
The Satavahana (Andhra) Empire in the 1st century AD
Approximate extent of the Satavahana (Andhra) Empire
Capital
Pratishthana, Amaravati
Common languages
Prakrit, Sanskrit
Religion
Hinduism, Buddhism
Government
Monarchy
Emperor
Historical era
Classical India
• Established
Late 2nd century BCE
• Disestablished
Early 3rd century CE
Preceded by Succeeded by
Maurya Empire
Kanva dynasty
Western Kshatrapas
Andhra Ikshvaku
Chutu dynasty
Vakataka dynasty
Pallava dynasty
Abhira dynasty
Today part of
India[1]
The origin of the dynasty is uncertain, but according to the Puranas, their first king overthrew the Kanva dynasty. In the post-Maurya era, the Satavahanas established peace in the Deccan region, and resisted the onslaught of foreign invaders. In particular their struggles with the Saka Western Satraps went on for a long time. The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi. The kingdom 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. 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 Hinduism as well as Buddhism, and patronised Prakrit literature
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