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