SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 26

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2100

The majority of contemporary academics hold that the Satavahana dynasty started in the late second century BCE and continued until the early third century CE.

• However, some researchers date the start of the Satavahana dynasty to the third century BCE based only on Puranic texts that lack archaeological support.
• The final Satvahana dynasty emperor was Vijaya Satakarni.
• Despite this, Yajna Sri Satakarni was regarded as the Satvahana dynasty's final significant ruler.
• From 152 to 181 CE, he was emperor.
• South India saw the development of numerous feudatories following Vijaya Satakarni.