The Satavahana kings were succeeded by the rulers of which dynasty?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3 (Ikshvaku Dynasty)
Explanation:
After the decline of the Satavahana Empire in the early 3rd century CE, the rulers of the Ikshvaku dynasty came to power in the eastern part of their empire (Andhra region). They were also known as the 'Sriparvatiyas' because their main center was Vijayapuri, located near Nagarjunakonda (Sriparvata). Other successors of the Satavahanas included the 'Abhiras' in the western Deccan and the 'Chutus' in the Karnataka region.
Additional Facts:
Maurya Dynasty: They were in power long before the Satavahanas (4th century BCE).
Nanda Dynasty: They were the dynasty that ruled Magadha even before the Mauryas.
Shishunaga Dynasty: They succeeded the Haryanka dynasty.
Satavahanas: They were also called 'Andhra-Bhrityas', and Gautamiputra Sri Satakarni was the most illustrious king of this dynasty.
Possible questions for the upcoming exam:
Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
(Answer: Simuka)
Where was the capital of the rulers of the Ikshvaku dynasty?
(Answer: Vijayapuri)
Who first started the practice of donating land to Brahmins in South India? (Answer: Satavahana rulers)