Gautamiputra Satakarni
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Gautamiputra Satakarni was a ruler of the Satavahana Empire in present-day Deccan region of India. He was mentioned as the important and greatest ruler of Satavahana Dynasty. He ruled in the 1st or 2n
Coinage of Gautamiputra Satakarni with Brahmi script legend "King Lord Satakarni, son of Gotami", starting at 12 o'clock. The decorative designs are the "Three-arched hill" and the "Ujain symbol". These coins were overstruck on silver coins of Nahapana.
Full inscription of Queen Gotami Balasiri (rubbing).
A coin of Nahapana, re-struck by Gautamiputra Satakarni
A coin from Nashik
Satavahana dynasty
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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