Who were the Satvahanas ?
Satavahanas or Andhras-
-They came into power after defeating Kanva Dynasty (73-28 BC)
Devbhuti, the last ruler of Sunga dynasty was killed by Vasudeva. Vasudeva then, founded Kanva dynasty.
Atlast, Kanva dynasty was replaced by Satavahanas.
-Simuka was the founder of the Satavahanas.
-Worship halls and monastries were made from rocks in that period.
-They were in Deccan & Maharastra Majority.
- Nasik is a famous example of Satavahanas Empire.
Under the Satavahanas, many chaityas ( worship halls ) and viharas ( monastries ) were build by cut out from rocks.
In fact, India learned to build houses, buildings, palaces and temples from Iran.
- Official language of Satavahanas was Prakrit.
This is a picture of the Prakrit language script.
-Gautamiputra Satakarni was a famous king.
- Satavahanas issued coins of lead and copper.
They issued coins of lead (mainly),copper, bronze and potin.
They were also called Gautamiputra satakarni coins.
-They came into power after defeating Kanva Dynasty (73-28 BC)
Devbhuti, the last ruler of Sunga dynasty was killed by Vasudeva. Vasudeva then, founded Kanva dynasty.
Atlast, Kanva dynasty was replaced by Satavahanas.
-Simuka was the founder of the Satavahanas.
-Worship halls and monastries were made from rocks in that period.
-They were in Deccan & Maharastra Majority.
y- Nasik is a famous example of Satavahanas Empire.
Under the Satavahanas, many chaityas ( worship halls ) and viharas ( monastries ) were build by cut out from rocks.
In fact, India learned to build houses, buildings, palaces and temples from Iran.
- Official language of Satavahanas was Prakrit.
This is a picture of the Prakrit language script.
-Gautamiputra Satakarni was a famous king.
- Satavahanas issued coins of lead and copper.
They issued coins of lead (mainly),copper, bronze and potin.
They were also called Gautamiputra satakarni coins.
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