Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Satavahanas rule:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Brahmanism was revived by the Satavahanas along with the performance of asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices.

Statement 2 is correct: The Satavahanas patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Satavahanas also patronized the Prakrit language and literature. Hala’s Sattasai is an excellent piece of Prakrit literature.