Consider the following statements regarding inscriptions issued by the Satavahanas:
All inscriptions were written in Prakrit language and Brahmi script.
The Naneghat inscription was issued by Naganika.
The Nasik inscription was issued by Gautami Balasri.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Question

All three statements are correct.

Satavahana inscriptions were predominantly written in Prakrit language using Brahmi script.
The Naneghat inscription was indeed commissioned by Naganika, the wife of King Satakarni.
Gautami Balasri, mother of Gautamiputra Satakarni, issued the noteworthy Nasik inscription.

These inscriptions are vital sources for Satavahana history.

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All are correct All three statements are correct.

Satavahana inscriptions were predominantly written in Prakrit language using Brahmi script.
The Naneghat inscription was indeed commissioned by Naganika, the wife of King Satakarni.
Gautami Balasri, mother of Gautamiputra Satakarni, issued the noteworthy Nasik inscription.

These inscriptions are vital sources for Satavahana history.

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