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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 2nd century CE
Approximate extent of the Satavahana (Andhra) Empire under Gautamiputra Satkarni (in brown), in the 2nd century CE
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Satavahanas
The Satavahana rule is believed to have started around the third century BC and lasted until 225 AD
Some experts believe their rule started in the first century BC only.
They are referred to as Andhras in the Puranas.
The Satavahana kingdom chiefly comprised of modern-day Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. At times, their rule also included parts of Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Their capital cities varied at different times. Pratishthana (Paithan) and Amaravati were its capitals.
Simuka founded the dynasty.
They were the first native Indian rulers to issue their own coins with the portraits of the rulers. This practice was started by Gautamiputra Satakarni who derived the practice from the Western Satraps after defeating them.
Important Rulers of the Satavahana dynasty
Satakarni I (70- 60 BC)
Satakarni I was the third Satavahana king.
Satakarni I was the first Satavahana king to expand his empire by military conquests.
He conquered Kalinga after the death of Kharavela.
He also pushed back the Sungas in Pataliputra.
He also ruled over Madhya Pradesh.
After annexing the Godavari Valley, he assumed the title of ‘Lord of Dakshinapatha’.
His queen was Nayanika who wrote the Naneghat inscription which describes the king as Dakshinapathapati.
He performed Ashvamedha and revived Vedic Brahmanism in the Deccan.
Hala
King Hala compiled the Gatha Saptashati. Called Gaha Sattasai in Prakrit, it is a collection of poems with mostly love as the theme. Around forty of the poems are attributed to Hala himself.
Hala’s minister Gunadhya composed Brihatkatha.
Gautamiputra Satakarni (106 – 130 AD or 86 – 110 AD)
He is considered the greatest king of the Satavahana dynasty.
He defeated the Greeks, Pahlavas (Indo-Parthians) and the Sakas.
His kingdom ran from Krishna in the south to Malwa and Saurashtra in the north and from Berar in the east to the Konkan in the west.
He defeated Nahapana, an important king of the Western Satraps.
He is also called Ekabrahmana.
His mother was Gautami Balasri and hence his name Gautamiputra (son of Gautami).
He was succeeded by his son Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi or Pulamavi II.
Administration of the Satavahana dynasty
The administration of the Satavahana dynasty was entirely based on the Shastras which has the following structure:
Rajan or the king who is the ruler
Princes or Rajas who had their names inscribed on coins
Maharathis, who had the power of granting villages and also had the privilege of maintaining marital relations with the ruling family.
Mahasenapati
Mahatalavara
The inscription of the ruler Guatamipurna Satakrni threw some light on the bureaucratic structure of administration. However, clarity on the detailed structure is still awaited by historians.
Economy
Agriculture was the backbone of the economy during the rule of Satavahana kings. They also relied on trade and production of various commodities within and outside India.
Religion & Language
The Satavahanas belonged to Hindu religion and Brahmanical caste. But, the interesting fact is their generosity towards other caste and religion which is evident from the donations made by them towards the Buddhist monasteries. Many Buddhist monasteries were constructed during the rule of the Satavahana dynasty.
The Language used during that period was “Prakrit” which is a modern version of the Indo-Aryan Language. Political inscriptions also threw some light on the rare use of Sanskrit Literature.
The decline of the Satavahanas
Pulamavi IV is considered the last king of the main Satavahana line.
He ruled until 225 AD. After his death, the empire fragmented into five smaller kingdoms