Question

Who was the last important ruler in the Satavahana Dynasty?
A) Pulimavin
B) Yajna Sri Satakarni
C) Vashishti Putra Satakarni
D) Satakarni I

Answer 1

Hint: The Satavahanas also denoted as the Andhras in the Puranas were an olden Indian reign based in the Deccan section. Most contemporary academics deem that the Satavahana decree began in the late 2nd century BCE and continued until the early 3rd century CE, though some allocate the commencement of their statute to as early as the 3rd century BCE based on the Puranas, but unsubstantiated by archaeological proof.

Complete Answer:
Yajna Sri Satakarni, also identified as Gautamiputra Yajna Sri, was an Indian monarch of the Satavahana reign. His rule is dated diversely: c. 152-181 CE, c. 165-195 CE, c. 170-199 CE or c. 174-203. He is contemplated to be the concluding great monarch of the Satavahana reign. He recuperated some of the lands that were defeated to Shakas (the Western Satraps) under Vashishtiputra Satakarni. He overpowered the Western Satraps and recaptured their southern provinces in western and central India. The Satavahana began to weaken after Yajna Sri Satakarni, while the Western Satraps would resume flourishing for additional 2 centuries. There are 2 engravings of Yajna Sri Satakarni at Kanheri, in cave No.81, and in the Chaitya cave No.3. In Nasik Caves, Cave No.20 has one huge engraving, appealing that the incomplete cave was accomplished by the partner of a great general named Bhavagopa, throughout the 7th year of the decree of King Sri Yajna Satakarni, son of Gotami, after having been commenced by the austere Bopaki.

Thus, option (B) is correct.

Note:
The engravings display that the Satavahanas were in the ownership of the expanses of Kanheri and Nasik throughout the sovereignty of Sri Yajna Satakarni. He is also recognized from his coins, and from the indication of his name in the regnal records of the Matsya Purana, in which he is said to have reigned 29 years.