Amaravati Marbles
Videos
The Amaravati Collection, sometimes called the Amaravati Marbles, is a series of 120 sculptures and inscriptions in the British Museum from the Amaravati Stupa in Amaravathi, Guntur in the Indian stat
The sculptures as displayed in the British Museum.
Slab of the Great Stupa with a Buddha statue at the entrance
Dome slab from the 2nd century stupa
Slab with large scene
Satavahana dynasty
Videos
The Satavahanas, also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty. Most modern scholars believe that the Satavahana rule began in the late 2nd century BCE and lasted unti
Early sculpture from Pauni, ancient Vidarbha, where coins of Satakarni were also found. Pillar with Naga Mucalinda protecting the throne of the Buddha at Pauni (Bhandara District). 2nd-1st century BCE. National Museum of India.
Cave No.19 of Satavahana king Kanha at the Nasik Caves, 1st century BCE.
Naneghat inscription. Dated to 70-60 BCE, in the reign of Satakarni I.
The southern gateway of the Great Stupa at Sanchi was, according to an inscription (see arrow), donated under the rule of "King Satakarni", probably Satakarni II.Sinopoli