Satavahana Dynasty and Ancient Indian Economy

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What was the name of the region where the Satavahana dynasty originated?

  • Andhra Desa (correct)
  • Pratishthana
  • Southeast Asia
  • Maharashtra

Which of the following crops was NOT a major crop during the Satavahana period?

  • Rice
  • Cotton
  • Wheat
  • Sugarcane (correct)

What was the material used to make most of the Satavahana coins?

  • Iron
  • Gold
  • Lead and copper (correct)
  • Silver

Which of the following centers was NOT a major economic center during the Satavahana period?

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What was the script used in the inscriptions on Satavahana coins?

<p>Brahmi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions was NOT a major trade partner with ancient India during the Satavahana period?

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Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

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Satavahana Dynasty

  • Ruled ancient India from 230 BCE to 220 CE
  • Also known as the Andhra dynasty
  • Founded by Simuka, a Brahmin from Pratishthana (modern-day Paithan, Maharashtra)
  • Last ruler: Puliman or Puloma

Andhra Pradesh

  • The Satavahana dynasty originated in this region
  • Andhra Pradesh was known as Andhra Desa during the Satavahana period
  • The dynasty played a significant role in the cultural and economic development of the region

Ancient Indian Economy (during the Satavahana period)

  • Agriculture:
    • Rice, wheat, and cotton were major crops
    • Irrigation systems, like dams and canals, were developed
  • Trade and Commerce:
    • Extensive trade networks with the Roman Empire, China, and Southeast Asia
    • Export of Indian goods like spices, textiles, and precious stones
  • Currency and Coinage:
    • Satavahanas issued their own coins, mostly made of lead and copper
    • Coins featured symbols, like the Ujjain symbol, and inscriptions in Brahmi script
  • Economic Centers:
    • Pratishthana (modern-day Paithan, Maharashtra) was a major commercial center
    • Other important centers included Amaravati, Dhanyakataka, and Kanchipuram

Satavahana Dynasty

  • Ruled ancient India from 230 BCE to 220 CE
  • Also known as the Andhra dynasty
  • Founded by Simuka, a Brahmin from Pratishthana (modern-day Paithan, Maharashtra)
  • Last ruler: Puliman or Puloma

Origin and Region

  • Originated in Andhra Pradesh, known as Andhra Desa during the Satavahana period
  • Played a significant role in the cultural and economic development of the region

Agriculture

  • Major crops: rice, wheat, and cotton
  • Developed irrigation systems, like dams and canals

Trade and Commerce

  • Had extensive trade networks with the Roman Empire, China, and Southeast Asia
  • Exported Indian goods like spices, textiles, and precious stones

Currency and Coinage

  • Issued their own coins, mostly made of lead and copper
  • Coins featured symbols, like the Ujjain symbol, and inscriptions in Brahmi script

Economic Centers

  • Pratishthana (modern-day Paithan, Maharashtra) was a major commercial center
  • Other important centers included Amaravati, Dhanyakataka, and Kanchipuram

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