Q217
The first known ruler of Satavahanas is
A.
Sipruka
B.
Srimukha
C.
Sindhuka
D.
All the above
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The first known ruler of Satavahanas are Sipruka, Srimukha, Sindhuka. Simuka is mentioned as the first king in a list of royals in a Satavahana inscription at Naneghat. The various Puranas state that the first king of the dynasty ruled for 23 years, and mention his name variously as Sishuka, Sindhuka, Chhismaka, Shipraka, etc.