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