Q. Which of the following statements regarding Satavahana rulers is / are correct?

1. They were powerful in Western part of India.
2. The most important ruler was Gautamiputra Satakarni.
3. Gautamiputra Satakarni was also known as “lord of dakshinapatha”.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: A dynasty known as the Satavahanas became powerful in Western India. The most important ruler of the Satavahanas was Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni. We know about him from an inscription composed on behalf of his mother, Gautami Balashri. He and other Satavahana rulers were known as lords of the dakshinapatha, literally the route leading to the south, which was also used as a name for the entire Southern region. He sent his army to the Eastern, Western and Southern coasts.

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