Consider the following statements with 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 ?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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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 Satakarni. They issued mainly lead and copper coins; their portrait-style silver coins were usually struck over coins of the Western Kshatrapa kings.

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