The Satavahanas: Deccan Powerhouse
The Satavahanas bridged the north and south, establishing the first major imperial power in the Deccan after the Mauryas.
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Geography
- Centered in Pratisthana (Paithan)
- Controlled Godavari-Krishna valleys
- Gateways: Bharukachha (Broach), Sopara
Personalities
- Simuka: Founder
- Gautamiputra Satakarni: 'Ekabrahmana'
- Hala: Author of Gathasaptashati
- Administration
- Land grants (Brahmadeya) leading to feudalism
- 'Amatyas' (ministers) and 'Mahamatras'
- Socio-Economic
- Rise of Guilds (Srenis)
- Prakrit as the court language
- Trade with Romans (Gold coins)
- Art & Architecture
- Karle Chaitya
- Amaravati School of Art
The Chronological Framework
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Syllabus Core Study Notes (Deep-Dive)
Master the key concepts and dimensions of this topic.
1. Core Study Notes
भूगोल
- केंद्र: प्रतिष्ठान (पैठण)
- गोदावरी-कृष्णा घाटी पर नियंत्रण
- प्रवेश द्वार: भरुकच्छ (भड़ौच), सोपारा
व्यक्तित्व
- सिमुक: संस्थापक
- गौतमीपुत्र सातकर्णी: 'एकमन'
- हाल: गाथासप्तशती के रचयिता
- प्रशासन
- भूमि अनुदान (ब्रह्मदेय) से सामंतवाद का उदय
- 'अमात्य' और 'महामात्र'
- सामाजिक-आर्थिक
- श्रेणियों (Guilds) का उदय
- दरबारी भाषा के रूप में प्राकृत
- रोमनों के साथ व्यापार (स्वर्ण मुद्राएं)
- कला और वास्तुकला
- कार्ले चैत्य
- अमरावती कला शैली
The Chronological Framework
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