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Who among the following was the best-known ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?

Options

  • Yagnasri Satakarni

  • Simuka Satakarni

  • Gotami-puta Siri-Satakarni

  • Vasisthaputra Satakarni

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Solution

Gotami-puta Siri-Satakarni

Explanation:

Gautamiputra Satakarni, the greatest Satavahana ruler, ruled from 106 A.D. to 130 A.D. He was a great conqueror and was known as the Lord of the West.

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