7 Questions
What was the name of the region where the Satavahana dynasty originated?
Andhra Desa
Which of the following crops was NOT a major crop during the Satavahana period?
Sugarcane
What was the material used to make most of the Satavahana coins?
Lead and copper
Which of the following centers was NOT a major economic center during the Satavahana period?
Ujjain
What was the script used in the inscriptions on Satavahana coins?
Brahmi
Which of the following regions was NOT a major trade partner with ancient India during the Satavahana period?
Africa
Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
Simuka
Study Notes
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)
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Agriculture:
- Rice, wheat, and cotton were major crops
- Irrigation systems, like dams and canals, were developed
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Trade and Commerce:
- Extensive trade networks with the Roman Empire, China, and Southeast Asia
- Export of Indian goods like spices, textiles, and precious stones
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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
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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
Test your knowledge of the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled ancient India from 230 BCE to 220 CE, and its impact on the economy of the region, particularly in Andhra Pradesh.
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