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1. During which of the following Satavahana king’s reign death of Pushyamitra and Kharavela occurred?
[A] Krishna
[B] Simuka
[C] Purnotsanga
[D] Gautamiputra Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Purnotsanga]
Notes:
Purnotsanga or Vedasiri was the son of Satakarni-I. During his reign (170 to 152 B.C) the death of Pushyamitra and Kharavela occurred
2. Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy, lived in the court of:
[A] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Satakarni-I
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: D [Yajnasri Satakarni]
Notes:
Nagarjuna, the exponent of Madhyamik doctrine of Buddhist philosophy adorned the court of Yajnasri. He lived at Sriparvata, now known as Nagarjuna konda
3. Which of the following metals was not used by Satavahanas to issue coins?
[A] Lead
[B] Tin
[C] Copper
[D] All three metals were used by Satavahanas
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Correct Answer: D [All three metals were used by Satavahanas ]
Notes:
The Satavahanas struck coins in metals like copper, lead and tin. They struck maximum number of lead coins.
4. Which of the following is not correct regarding inscriptions issued by Satavahanas?
[A] All inscriptions written in Prakrit language and Brahmi script
[B] Naneghat inscription was issued by Naganikia
[C] Nasik Inscription was issued Gautami Balasri
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
5. Which among the following was the earliest capital of Satavahanas?
[A] Paithan or Pratisthan
[B] Amaravati
[C] Kotilingala
[D] Masilia
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Correct Answer: A [Paithan or Pratisthan]
Notes:
The earliest capital of Satavahanas was Paithan or Pratisthan which is located on the banks of River Godavari. Later they shifted their capital to Amaravati.
6. Who among the following is credited with the extension of Satavahana dominions by defeating Nahapana, the Shaka ruler of Western India?
[A] Simukha
[B] Satakarni-I
[C] Gautamiputra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Gautamiputra Satakarni ]
7. During which among the following Satavahana ruler reign that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas?
[A] Satakarni-I
[B] Satakarni-II
[C] Gautamiptra Satakarni
[D] Yajnasri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Satakarni-II]
Notes:
It was during the reign of Satakarni-II that Pataliputra came under the control of Satavahanas. For the first time a South Indian dynasty was established its sway over North.
8. Who among the following was the founder of Ikshavakus dynasty in Andhra?
[A] Ehuvula Shantamula
[B] Virapurushadatta
[C] Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula
[D] Rudrapurusha datta
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Correct Answer: C [Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula]
Notes:
After Pulomavi-IV of the Satavahana dynasty the Dhanyakataka and Vijayapuri regions of the lower Krishna valley have become independent under the Ikshvaku rulers. The first king of the Ikshvaku dynasty was Vasisthiputra Sri Chamtamula,
9. Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada was built by:
[A] Pulakesi-II
[B] Kubja Vishunuvardhana
[C] Ayyana Mahadevi
[D] Jayasimha Vallabha
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Correct Answer: C [Ayyana Mahadevi]
Notes:
Ayyana Mahadevi was the wife of Kubja Vishunuvardhana and follower of Jainism. She built a Jain temple Nadumba Vasati at Bezawada
10. Eastern Chalukyan ruler Vijayditya-III was popularly known as:
[A] Gunaga Vijayditya
[B] Indhrabhattarka
[C] Narendra Mrigaraja
[D] Bhima Saluki
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Correct Answer: A [Gunaga Vijayditya]
Notes:
Eastern Chalukyan ruler Vijayditya-III was popularly known as Gunaga Vijayditya. The epithet Gunaga was derived from one of his titles Gunukenallan meaning “One who is beautiful on account of his virtues”
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