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Which of the following inscription was issued by Naganika?

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  1. Junagarah inscription

  2. Naneghat inscription

  3. Hatigumpha inscription

  4. Nasic Inscription

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Naneghat inscription of Naganika suggests that Satakarni performed two horse sacrifices (Aswamedha), to proclaim his sovereignty.

The land between the Vindhya mountains and the river Tungabhadra was called as 

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  1. Dakshinadesa

  2. Vindhvadesa

  3. Dakshinapatha

  4. Tungadesa

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  1. The land between the Vindhya mountains and the river Tungabhadra was called as Dakshinapatha.
  2. Now known as the Deccan Plateau, is a large plateau in western and southern India. It rises to 100 metres (330 ft) in the north, and to more than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) in the south, forming a raised triangle within the south-pointing triangle of the Indian subcontinent's coastline.

Who was the greatest ruler among the Shatavahana rulers?

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  1. Pulomavi

  2. Gautamiputhra Shatakarni

  3. Simuka

  4. Yajnashri Shatakarni

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

He was a prominent king of this dynasty. He had done away with bitter enemies of the kingdom, the Sakas, beyond the borders of India. He expanded his kingdom to include not only Konkan, Birar, Saurashtra and Malawa, but also many new areas.

Who Invaded North Indian and captured Pataliputra?

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  1. Yagnasri Satakarni

  2. Hala

  3. Pulomavi I

  4. Satakarni II

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pulomavi I was the fifteenth king mentioned in the Puranas'. He is said to have killed Susanna, the Kanva king of Pataliputra and annexed his kingdom by invading North India.


The coins of Gautami Putra Satakarni were found at

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  1. Ballari

  2. Srikakulam

  3. Kadalur

  4. Vengi

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The coins of Satavahanas were excavated from Deccan, western India, Vidarbha, and were found in Kadalur in large numbers.

Majority of the coins bear the names “Satakarni” and “Pulumavi”.

What was the religion of Satavahanas?

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  1. Vedic tradition

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Islam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satavahana dynasty belonged to the Andhra jati and was the first Deccanese dynasty to build an empire in daksinapatha—i.e., the southern region. Their  rule began in the first century BCE and lasted until the second century CE. Satavahanas were Hindus and claimed Brahmanical status. Buddhism also flourished during this period due to generous donations made by the kings.

Who was the founder of Shatavahana dynasty?

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  1. Simuka

  2. Krishna

  3. Satakarni I

  4. Pilomavi I

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Shathavahanas were the first to have established a dynasty in the Deccan. They had settled themselves in the land between the Godavari and Krishna rivers. They were the vassals of Chandragupta Maurya and were paying tributes to him. In 220 BC Simuka became independent and made Srikakulam, his capital.

The town administration during the period of Satavahanas was in the hands of _________.

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  1. Nigama Sabha

  2. Agamma Sabha

  3. Samithi

  4. Vidatha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Satavahanas followed the administration guidelines of the Shastras. The inscriptions mention three types of settlements: nagara (city), nigama (market town) and gama (village). The town administration during the period of Satavahanas was in the hands of Nigama Sabha. 

In which of the following place of Karnataka one cannot find Bahubali Statue? 

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  1. Dharmastala

  2. Shravanabelagola

  3. Karkala

  4. Udupi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Bahubali, a much revered figure among Jains, was the son of Rishabhanatha (the first tirthankara of Jainism) and the younger brother of Bharata Chakravartin.
  • A 39-foot high statue of Bahubali with a 13-foot  pedestal that weighs about 175 tons is installed at Dharmasthala in Karnataka.
  • The monolithic statue of Bahubali which is carved from a single block of granite is located at Shravanabelagola, located 158km from Bangalore.
  • Karkala is known for its 42 ft (13 m) monolithic statue of Gomateshwara Bahubali, which is believed to have been built around 1432 and is the second-tallest statue in the state.

The Tyagada Brahmadeva Pillar, a decorated free standing pillar was constructed by _______.

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  1. Eastern Gangas

  2. Western Gangas

  3. Mauryas

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tyagada Brahmadeva Pillar, a decorated free standing pillar was constructed by the Western Gangas. The pillar dates to around 983 C.E. and exists in Shravanbelgola, a centre of Jain culture in Karnataka. The Western Gangas ruled in Mysore state from about 250 to about 1004 CE. Most of the Western Gangas were Jainas and patronized it but some also supported Hinduism.