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Which empire is often referred to as the 'Andhras', and why is it called so?
Which empire is often referred to as the 'Andhras', and why is it called so?
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The correct option is A Satavahanas; they ruled over Andhra Pradesh.
The Satavahanas consolidated their power in the Deccan region and brought peace to the area. This region mainly comprised present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. It is because of this that they are often referred to as the 'Andhras' in various sources. Dharanikota, near Amaravati in Guntur district, was the first capital of Simukha, the first Satavahana king. He later shifted his capital to Pratishtana. Their capital was in Paithan or Pratishtan in Maharashtra.
The Satavahanas consolidated their power in the Deccan region and brought peace to the area. This region mainly comprised present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. It is because of this that they are often referred to as the 'Andhras' in various sources. Dharanikota, near Amaravati in Guntur district, was the first capital of Simukha, the first Satavahana king. He later shifted his capital to Pratishtana. Their capital was in Paithan or Pratishtan in Maharashtra.
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