Question

Write about the administration of the Satavahanas.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Write about the power of the king.
• Write about the division of empire and its administration.

Solution:

• The king was believed to be the upholder of dharma.
• He was believed to possess divine powers and attributes.
• The empire was divided into provinces for easier administration.
• Each province was governed by a senapati.
• Provinces were further divided into districts called Aharas.
• Aharas were governed by officials known as Amatyas and Mahamatyas.
• Rural areas were governed by goulmikas.