Q140
Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
A.
Gautamiputra Satakarni
B.
Deimachus
C.
Nahapana
D.
Simuka
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He and his successors established their authority from the mouth of the Krishna to the entire Deccan plateau. According to the Puranas, the Satavahana king killed the last Kanva ruler of Magadha and presumably took possession of his kingdom.