The Kingdom of Satavahana

Description: Test your knowledge about the Satavahana Kingdom, an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled over much of the Deccan region from the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE.
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Which of the following cities served as the capital of the Satavahana Kingdom?

  1. Amaravati

  2. Pratisthana

  3. Ujjain

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pratisthana, located in present-day Maharashtra, was the capital of the Satavahana Kingdom.

Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

  1. Simuka

  2. Krishna

  3. Gotamiputra Satakarni

  4. Hala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simuka, also known as Sri Satakarni, is credited with establishing the Satavahana dynasty.

Which Satavahana ruler is known for his patronage of Buddhism and the construction of numerous stupas and viharas?

  1. Hala

  2. Gotamiputra Satakarni

  3. Gautamiputra Satakarni

  4. Vasisthiputra Pulumavi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gautamiputra Satakarni, also known as Shalivahana, is renowned for his support of Buddhism and the construction of Buddhist monuments.

The Satavahana Kingdom was divided into how many administrative units called 'aharas'?

  1. 18

  2. 26

  3. 32

  4. 40


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Satavahana Kingdom was divided into 32 administrative units known as 'aharas'.

Which Satavahana ruler is known for his military victories against the Western Kshatrapas and the expansion of the kingdom's territory?

  1. Simuka

  2. Krishna

  3. Gotamiputra Satakarni

  4. Vasisthiputra Pulumavi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vasisthiputra Pulumavi is known for his military achievements and the expansion of the Satavahana Kingdom.

The Satavahana Kingdom was known for its trade and commerce. Which of the following commodities was a major export during their rule?

  1. Cotton

  2. Silk

  3. Spices

  4. Ivory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cotton was a major export commodity during the Satavahana period.

Which Satavahana ruler is known for his patronage of literature and the compilation of the Sanskrit anthology 'Gathasaptashati'?

  1. Hala

  2. Gotamiputra Satakarni

  3. Gautamiputra Satakarni

  4. Vasisthiputra Pulumavi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hala is known for his patronage of literature and the compilation of the 'Gathasaptashati'.

The Satavahana Kingdom had diplomatic relations with which of the following empires?

  1. Roman Empire

  2. Parthian Empire

  3. Kushana Empire

  4. Chola Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Satavahana Kingdom maintained diplomatic relations with the Roman Empire.

Which Satavahana ruler is known for his religious tolerance and the construction of Hindu temples?

  1. Simuka

  2. Krishna

  3. Gotamiputra Satakarni

  4. Yajna Sri Satakarni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yajna Sri Satakarni is known for his religious tolerance and the construction of Hindu temples.

The Satavahana Kingdom declined due to which of the following factors?

  1. Invasions by the Western Kshatrapas

  2. Internal conflicts and succession struggles

  3. Rise of the Gupta Empire

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Satavahana Kingdom declined due to a combination of invasions, internal conflicts, and the rise of the Gupta Empire.

Which of the following is NOT a major contribution of the Satavahana Kingdom to Indian culture and history?

  1. Patronage of Buddhism and construction of stupas

  2. Development of trade and commerce

  3. Compilation of Sanskrit literature

  4. Establishment of a centralized administrative system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Satavahana Kingdom did not establish a centralized administrative system.

The Satavahana Kingdom played a significant role in the development of which of the following art forms?

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Architecture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Satavahana Kingdom contributed to the development of sculpture, painting, and architecture.

Which of the following is NOT a major city associated with the Satavahana Kingdom?

  1. Amaravati

  2. Pratisthana

  3. Ujjain

  4. Junnar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ujjain was not a major city associated with the Satavahana Kingdom.

The Satavahana Kingdom is known for its contributions to which of the following fields?

  1. Literature

  2. Mathematics

  3. Astronomy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Satavahana Kingdom is primarily known for its contributions to literature, not mathematics or astronomy.

Which of the following is NOT a major source of information about the Satavahana Kingdom?

  1. Inscriptions

  2. Coins

  3. Literary works

  4. Archaeological excavations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Literary works are not a major source of information about the Satavahana Kingdom.

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