Q. With reference to the Post-Mauryan period in Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to the Post-Mauryan period in Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is A 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Gautamiputra Satakarni of the Satavahanas killed Nahapana and captured his kingdom. It has been evidenced from his Nasik inscription which is called ‘Mahabharata-Vamsa Nirvashe-Sakara' i.e., the terminator of the Saka kingdom of the Kshaharata dynasty.
Statement 2 is correct: Rudradaman I (130 – 150 CE) maintained marital relationships with the Satavahanas. Vashishtiputra Satakarni was his son-in-law. But he also fought numerous wars with them.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Simuka is considered to be the founder of the Satavahana dynasty and was immediately active after Ashoka’s death. He built Jain and Buddhist temples.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Gautamiputra Satakarni of the Satavahanas killed Nahapana and captured his kingdom. It has been evidenced from his Nasik inscription which is called ‘Mahabharata-Vamsa Nirvashe-Sakara' i.e., the terminator of the Saka kingdom of the Kshaharata dynasty.
Statement 2 is correct: Rudradaman I (130 – 150 CE) maintained marital relationships with the Satavahanas. Vashishtiputra Satakarni was his son-in-law. But he also fought numerous wars with them.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Simuka is considered to be the founder of the Satavahana dynasty and was immediately active after Ashoka’s death. He built Jain and Buddhist temples.
