Who among the following was/were successors of Satavahanas? Kanvas of Pataliputra

Q. Who among the following was/were successors of Satavahanas?

Kanvas of Pataliputra
Sungas of Vidisa
Vakatakas
Abhiras

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 3 & 4
Notes:

Sungas of Vidisa: Pyshyamitra
Kanvas of Pataliputra: Vasudeva
Chetas of Kalinta: Kharavela (Hathigumpha Inscription)
Satavahanas of Deccan (Dhanyakatak & Pratisthana): Sri Satakarni (Nanaghat Inscription) & Gautamiputra Satakarni (Nasik Inscription)
Satavahana Successors: Vakatakas, Abhiras, Ikshvakus, Early Pallavas, etc.
Sangam Dynasties of South: Cholas of Uraiyur (later Kaveripattinam or Puhar); Pandyas of Madurai; Cheras of Vanji or Karur

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