1.
What led to the decline of the Satavahana dynasty after Yajna Sri Satakarni?
2.
Which dynasty did the Kakatiyas initially serve as vassals?
3.
What term in Kanha’s i at Pandavleni indicates that the Satavahanas followed the Mauryan administrative model?
4.
What was the extent of Gautamiputra Satakarni’s kingdom, as suggested by the Nasik inscription?
5.
The famous Ramappa Temple, also known as Ramalingeswara Temple, was built during the reign of which Kakatiya ruler?
6.
The Kakatiya rulers had marital relations with which other Shudra families?
8.
Which of the following is not a literary work from the Kakatiya or post-Kakatiya period?
9.
What cultural contribution did the Satavahanas make to the Indian subcontinent?
10.
What did the Satavahanas claim in terms of their social status?
11.
According to the Nasik Prashasti, which three groups did Gautamiputra Satakarni claim to have defeated?
12.
Which Satavahana ruler was known for issuing coins that were restruck over Nahapana’s coins?
13.
Where were the coins with the legend "Rano Siri Chimuka Satavahanasa" found, suggesting a possible Satavahana origin?
14.
Which Kakatiya ruler was defeated by Malik Kafur, leading to the decline of the Kakatiya dynasty?
15.
Where did some scholars believe the Satavahana dynasty originated based on the use of "Andhra" and "Andhra-Jatiya" in the Puranas?
16.
Who issued the Hanumakonda inscription, which mentions the victories of Prolaraja II?
17.
Which capital city of the Satavahanas is located in present-day Telangana?
18.
Who is mentioned as the first king of the Satavahana dynasty in the inscriptions at Naneghat?
19.
Which of the following Satavahana sculptures can be found in the British Museum?
20.
What is one theory regarding the origin of the name "Satavahana"?
21.
Which external invaders posed a long-term challenge to the Satavahana dynasty?
22.
Which of the following were capitals of the Satavahana dynasty?
23.
Which ruler of the Satavahana dynasty succeeded Gautamiputra Satakarni and continued his legacy?
24.
Which Satavahana ruler is known for issuing coins with inscriptions in both Prakrit and Brahmi script?
25.
Which female ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty was praised by Marco Polo for her leadership?
26.
What is the significance of the term "Kooshmanda" in relation to the Kakatiya Dynasty?
27.
Which ancient Indian dynasty is also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas?
28.
Which Muslim chroniclers documented the defeats of Prataparudra against Muslim armies?
29.
Who authored a key book on the history of the Kakatiyas, published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh?
30.
Who constructed the Padmakshi temple in Hanamakonda during the Kakatiya period?
31.
Which of the following titles referred to a civil administrator or governor of a janapada under the Satavahanas?
32.
The famous inscription known as the "Motupalli Inscription" was issued by which ruler?
33.
The fall of the Kakatiya dynasty in 1323 was due to which invasion?
34.
What types of settlements were mentioned in Satavahana-era inscriptions?
35.
Which Western Satrap ruler married his daughter to Vashishtiputra Satakarni?
36.
Which inscription suggests that Beta II, an early Kakatiya chief, was born into the family of Samanta Viṣṭi?
37.
Which Kakatiya ruler expanded the dynasty's control over the lowland delta areas around the Godavari and Krishna rivers?
38.
Which part of the Satavahana empire was ruled by the Andhra Ikshvakus after its fragmentation?
39.
Which stupa in Karnataka features limestone panels depicting early Satavahana rulers like Chimuka and Satakarni?
40.
Which architectural feature is commonly associated with the Kakatiya dynasty?
41.
Which of the following trade centers were important during the Satavahana period, as mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?
42.
Which of the following is a Prakrit variant of the name "Satavahana"?
43.
What sacrifice was performed by Satakarni I, indicating his patronage of Brahmins?
44.
Which inscription records Gautamiputra Satakarni’s achievements, including the defeat of the Sakas, Yavanas, and Pahlavas?
45.
What is the primary focus of the Bothpur and Vaddamanu inscriptions regarding the Kakatiya family?
46.
Which Kakatiya ruler's sister was responsible for constructing the Dharma-kirti-samudra tank, as recorded in the Bayyaram inscription?
47.
What maritime symbol is found on the coins of Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi?
48.
What is the varna of the Satavahana dynasty's founder according to the Puranas?
49.
Which Kannada text discusses Prataparudra’s relations with another kingdom?
50.
What was the Satavahana king Kanha mentioned in Cave No.19 at the Nasik Caves?
51.
What was the warrior title introduced by the Kakatiyas that could be acquired regardless of birth?
52.
Which region was ruled by the Pallavas after the fragmentation of the Satavahana empire?
53.
Who was the Satavahana king credited with building the gateways at Sanchi?
54.
What was the largest geographical subdivision in the Satavahana polity?
55.
Which Satavahana cave painting is the most important surviving example at Ajanta?
56.
Which of the following statements is correct about the variations in the Satavahana dynasty's name?
57.
What type of sacrifices were performed by Satakarni I, as mentioned in the Naneghat inscription?
58.
What term was used for ministers during the Kakatiya period?
59.
What title did Gautamiputra Satakarni assume after reviving Satavahana power?
60.
The Mangallu inscription of 956 CE suggests that Gunda IV was a general of which dynasty?
61.
Which theory suggests a connection between the Satavahana name and the solar dynasty?
62.
What is the significance of the Daksharamam inscription from 1158 AD?
63.
Which artifact testifies to the Indo-Roman trade relations during the Satavahana period?
64.
According to a mythical etymology, who was the king that adopted the child who became known as Satavahana?
65.
Which dynasty did the first Satavahana king reportedly overthrow according to the Puranas?
66.
What was the role of the Maharathis in the Satavahana administration?
67.
Which inscription is associated with the genealogical information of both the Kakatiya and Rashtrakuta families?
68.
Which king succeeded Simuka and extended the Satavahana kingdom to Nashik?
69.
What was the name of the gold coin used during the Kakatiya period?
70.
Which Kakatiya ruler introduced the policy of "Aayakara" (land revenue system)?
71.
Which inscription, dated to 70–60 BCE, was issued by the widow of Satakarni I?
72.
What role did the Satavahanas play in the context of Indian coinage?
73.
Which source provides information on Kakatiya architecture, society, and art?
74.
Which literary work is attributed to Vidyanatha during the Kakatiya period?
75.
What does the word "Satakarni" possibly mean according to Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi?
76.
Gautamiputra Satakarni is credited with defeating which king in 78 CE, marking the start of the Satavahana calendar?
77.
What is the significance of the Garuda symbol in relation to the Kakatiya dynasty?
78.
Which of the following is a mythical story associated with the name "Satavahana"?
79.
Which minister is mentioned in the Nashik Cave 11 inscription for approving a land grant on Gautamiputra's verbal orders?
80.
Which title did Gautamiputra Satakarni use to reflect his dominance over the Kshatriyas?
81.
What was a significant contribution of the Satavahanas to Indian art and architecture?
82.
What is one of the main contributions of Hāla, a ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?
83.
Which Satavahana ruler is mentioned in both the Nasik and Nanaghat inscriptions as a great conqueror?
84.
What traditional symbol was commonly displayed on Satavahana coins?
85.
Which family did Gautamiputra Satakarni destroy as mentioned in the Nasik inscription?
86.
Which Delhi Sultanate ruler first invaded the Kakatiya territory in 1303?
87.
Which famous stupa is believed to have been renovated during the reign of Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi?
88.
Which Kakatiya king's Tamil inscription was discovered in Motupalli, Andhra Pradesh?
89.
Who was the last ruler of the main Satavahana line, ruling until around 225 CE?
90.
What does the suffix "Rashtrakuta" in the names of the early Kakatiya chiefs signify according to one theory?
91.
Which cave is considered to mark the beginning of sculptural art in the Satavahana dominion?
92.
Which Kannada text provides information about Prataparudra's relations with the Kampili kingdom?
93.
Which Satavahana king is described as "eka-bamhana" in the Nashik inscription?
94.
Which Satavahana ruler’s bilingual coins feature inscriptions in both Prakrit and Dravidian?
95.
Who was the first known ruler of the Western Satraps to invade Satavahana territory?
96.
Who was the last ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty?
97.
What evidence suggests that the Satavahana coinage was minted at multiple locations?
98.
Which epic mentions a term that has been identified with the Satavahana dynasty?
99.
Which of the following was an author during the Satavahana period?
100.
Which Satavahana ruler is believed to have defeated the Western Satraps and expanded the kingdom?
101.
Which Kakatiya chief is mentioned in the 956 CE Mangallu inscription?
102.
What is the primary source of information about the Kakatiya period?
103.
Which invaders did the Satavahanas resist during their rule?
104.
Who was the founder of the Kakatiya dynasty?
105.
Which regions were primarily under the Satavahana rule during their reign?
106.
Which of the following is not a theory about the origin of the Satavahana dynasty’s name?
