Question

Write short notes:

Nashik inscription of Gautami Balashri

Answer 1

1. The reign and achievements of Satavahana Emperor Gautamiputra Satakarni can be found in the Nashik inscription of his mother Gautami Balashri.
2. Gautamiputra Satakarni is mentioned as 'Shakapahlavyavannisudan' i.e., destroyer of Shakas, Pallavas and Greeks, Satavahanakulayashahpratishthapankar' i.e., one who reinstalled the success of Satavahana family and 'Trisamudratoyapitavahana' i.e., one whose horses drank the water of the three seas.