Consider the following statements in respect to satavahanas:
1. Satavahanas issued mostly coins made of Lead.
2. It was customary for their king to be named after their mother.
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
A
1 only
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B
2 only
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C
Both 1 and 2
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D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution
The correct option is C Both 1 and 2 The Satavahanas show traces of a matrilineal social structure which is reflected in the names of kings eg. Gautamiputra Shatakarani. They issued mainly lead and copper coins; their portrait-style silver coins were usually struck over coins of the Western Kshatrapa kings.