Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit.
2. One Sanskrit text called Gathasaptasati is attributed to a Satavahana king called Hala.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: The official language of the Satavahanas was Prakrit. All inscription was composed in this language and written in Brahmi script. One Prakrit text called Gathasaptasati is attributed to a Satavahana king called Hala. This is a collection of poems mostly with love theme.