Question

Srikakulam was the capital of …………………….
a. Sakas
b. Pahlavas
c. Andhras
d. Ashoka

Answer 1

Hint:
In the Mahabharata, the Satyaki infantry consisted of a tribe called the Andhras, who were known for their long hair, tall stature, sweet tongue, and strong strength. They live by the river Godavari. Andhras and Kalingas supported the Kauravas during the Mahabharata War.

Complete step by step solution:
Srikakulam is the city and headquarter of Srikakulam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Sahadeva defeated the kingdoms of Pandia, Andhra, Kalinga, Dravida, Odra, and Chera while performing Yajana Rajasuya. Buddhist references to Andhras have also been found. Andhra is mentioned in the Sanskrit epics as Aitareya Brahmana (according to some estimates around 800 BC). According to Aitareya Brahman of Rigveda, Andhras left northern India from the banks of the Yamuna River and emigrated to southern India. They were found at the time of the death of the great Moorish king Ashoka in 232 BC. It was mentioned in BC. This date is considered to be the beginning of Andhra's historical records. Various dynasties controlled the area, including Andhra (or Satavahana), Ikshvakus, East Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, and the Vijayanagara Kingdom.

The earliest history of Srikakulam dates back to the East Ganges Dynasty. It will be under Suryavanshi's direct rule from Nandapur until it is supported by Golkonda Qutb Shahis. Under the Sultan of Golconda, Srikakulam became the headquarters for the North Andhra region and an officer named "Fouzdar" was appointed to take over the government.


Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
 In Srikakulam District, The Buddhist heritage of Salihundam has several unique features. It has a beautiful star on the stupa, a large stupa at the Chaitya Grihas, a brick stupa with wheel plans, a votive stupa, an inscription on the steps leading to the stupa and a museum that houses two dozen Buddha statues and figures, Jain Tirthankaras and other gods.