Question

Write a short note on Gautamiputra Satakarni.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Talk about Gautamiputra Satakarni’s mother’s prashasti, and how it glorifies Satakarni.
• Discuss what is portrayed by Satakarni’s ship coins.

Solution:

• Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest ruler of the Satavahana Dynasty.
• During his reign, the Satavahana Empire reached its zenith.
• In the Nasik Prashasti published by his mother Gautami Balasri, Gautamiputra Satakami is described as the destroyer of the Sakas, Yavanas (Greeks), and the Pahlavas (Parthians). The extent of the empire is also mentioned in this prashasti.
• His ship coins are suggestive of Andhras’ skill in seafaring and their naval power.