1.
What traditional symbol was commonly displayed on Satavahana coins?
2.
Which family did Gautamiputra Satakarni destroy as mentioned in the Nasik inscription?
3.
What cultural contribution did the Satavahanas make to the Indian subcontinent?
4.
Which female ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty was praised by Marco Polo for her leadership?
5.
What was the Satavahana king Kanha mentioned in Cave No.19 at the Nasik Caves?
6.
What is one theory regarding the origin of the name "Satavahana"?
7.
Which part of the Satavahana empire was ruled by the Andhra Ikshvakus after its fragmentation?
8.
Gautamiputra Satakarni is credited with defeating which king in 78 CE, marking the start of the Satavahana calendar?
9.
Which Kakatiya chief is mentioned in the 956 CE Mangallu inscription?
10.
Which cave is considered to mark the beginning of sculptural art in the Satavahana dominion?
11.
The famous Ramappa Temple, also known as Ramalingeswara Temple, was built during the reign of which Kakatiya ruler?
12.
What is the varna of the Satavahana dynasty's founder according to the Puranas?
13.
Which inscription records Gautamiputra Satakarni’s achievements, including the defeat of the Sakas, Yavanas, and Pahlavas?
14.
What role did the Satavahanas play in the context of Indian coinage?
15.
Who authored a key book on the history of the Kakatiyas, published by the Government of Andhra Pradesh?
16.
Which Kakatiya ruler expanded the dynasty's control over the lowland delta areas around the Godavari and Krishna rivers?
17.
Which of the following is a Prakrit variant of the name "Satavahana"?
18.
Which ancient Indian dynasty is also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas?
19.
Which external invaders posed a long-term challenge to the Satavahana dynasty?
20.
What does the word "Satakarni" possibly mean according to Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi?
21.
Which capital city of the Satavahanas is located in present-day Telangana?
22.
Which stupa in Karnataka features limestone panels depicting early Satavahana rulers like Chimuka and Satakarni?
23.
Where were the coins with the legend "Rano Siri Chimuka Satavahanasa" found, suggesting a possible Satavahana origin?
24.
What title did Gautamiputra Satakarni assume after reviving Satavahana power?
25.
Which Satavahana cave painting is the most important surviving example at Ajanta?
26.
What types of settlements were mentioned in Satavahana-era inscriptions?
27.
Which Kakatiya ruler introduced the policy of "Aayakara" (land revenue system)?
28.
Which dynasty did the first Satavahana king reportedly overthrow according to the Puranas?
29.
Who was the last ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty?
30.
Which inscription suggests that Beta II, an early Kakatiya chief, was born into the family of Samanta Viṣṭi?
31.
Which famous stupa is believed to have been renovated during the reign of Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi?
32.
Which Kakatiya ruler was defeated by Malik Kafur, leading to the decline of the Kakatiya dynasty?
33.
What was the extent of Gautamiputra Satakarni’s kingdom, as suggested by the Nasik inscription?
34.
Which Kakatiya king's Tamil inscription was discovered in Motupalli, Andhra Pradesh?
35.
Which of the following trade centers were important during the Satavahana period, as mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?
36.
Which artifact testifies to the Indo-Roman trade relations during the Satavahana period?
38.
The Mangallu inscription of 956 CE suggests that Gunda IV was a general of which dynasty?
39.
Which Satavahana ruler is mentioned in both the Nasik and Nanaghat inscriptions as a great conqueror?
40.
Who was the first known ruler of the Western Satraps to invade Satavahana territory?
41.
What maritime symbol is found on the coins of Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi?
42.
Who constructed the Padmakshi temple in Hanamakonda during the Kakatiya period?
43.
What is the primary focus of the Bothpur and Vaddamanu inscriptions regarding the Kakatiya family?
44.
What was the warrior title introduced by the Kakatiyas that could be acquired regardless of birth?
45.
The Kakatiya rulers had marital relations with which other Shudra families?
46.
Who is mentioned as the first king of the Satavahana dynasty in the inscriptions at Naneghat?
47.
Which Satavahana ruler’s bilingual coins feature inscriptions in both Prakrit and Dravidian?
48.
What was the largest geographical subdivision in the Satavahana polity?
49.
Which of the following titles referred to a civil administrator or governor of a janapada under the Satavahanas?
50.
Which of the following were capitals of the Satavahana dynasty?
51.
Which of the following was an author during the Satavahana period?
52.
Which dynasty did the Kakatiyas initially serve as vassals?
53.
What does the suffix "Rashtrakuta" in the names of the early Kakatiya chiefs signify according to one theory?
54.
Which inscription, dated to 70–60 BCE, was issued by the widow of Satakarni I?
55.
The fall of the Kakatiya dynasty in 1323 was due to which invasion?
56.
Which epic mentions a term that has been identified with the Satavahana dynasty?
57.
What sacrifice was performed by Satakarni I, indicating his patronage of Brahmins?
58.
Which source provides information on Kakatiya architecture, society, and art?
59.
Which literary work is attributed to Vidyanatha during the Kakatiya period?
60.
Which of the following is not a theory about the origin of the Satavahana dynasty’s name?
61.
What evidence suggests that the Satavahana coinage was minted at multiple locations?
62.
Who was the last ruler of the main Satavahana line, ruling until around 225 CE?
63.
What term was used for ministers during the Kakatiya period?
64.
Which of the following statements is correct about the variations in the Satavahana dynasty's name?
65.
Which Satavahana ruler is believed to have defeated the Western Satraps and expanded the kingdom?
66.
Which Satavahana ruler is known for issuing coins with inscriptions in both Prakrit and Brahmi script?
67.
What is the significance of the Daksharamam inscription from 1158 AD?
68.
Who was the founder of the Kakatiya dynasty?
69.
Which Satavahana ruler was known for issuing coins that were restruck over Nahapana’s coins?
70.
Which theory suggests a connection between the Satavahana name and the solar dynasty?
71.
Which Western Satrap ruler married his daughter to Vashishtiputra Satakarni?
72.
According to the Nasik Prashasti, which three groups did Gautamiputra Satakarni claim to have defeated?
73.
Which Muslim chroniclers documented the defeats of Prataparudra against Muslim armies?
74.
What type of sacrifices were performed by Satakarni I, as mentioned in the Naneghat inscription?
75.
What was the name of the gold coin used during the Kakatiya period?
76.
What was a significant contribution of the Satavahanas to Indian art and architecture?
77.
Which region was ruled by the Pallavas after the fragmentation of the Satavahana empire?
78.
Which architectural feature is commonly associated with the Kakatiya dynasty?
79.
Who was the Satavahana king credited with building the gateways at Sanchi?
80.
Where did some scholars believe the Satavahana dynasty originated based on the use of "Andhra" and "Andhra-Jatiya" in the Puranas?
81.
What is the significance of the Garuda symbol in relation to the Kakatiya dynasty?
82.
Which regions were primarily under the Satavahana rule during their reign?
83.
The famous inscription known as the "Motupalli Inscription" was issued by which ruler?
84.
Which Kakatiya ruler's sister was responsible for constructing the Dharma-kirti-samudra tank, as recorded in the Bayyaram inscription?
85.
Which Delhi Sultanate ruler first invaded the Kakatiya territory in 1303?
86.
Which of the following is not a literary work from the Kakatiya or post-Kakatiya period?
87.
Which invaders did the Satavahanas resist during their rule?
88.
What is the primary source of information about the Kakatiya period?
89.
Which ruler of the Satavahana dynasty succeeded Gautamiputra Satakarni and continued his legacy?
90.
What led to the decline of the Satavahana dynasty after Yajna Sri Satakarni?
91.
According to a mythical etymology, who was the king that adopted the child who became known as Satavahana?
92.
What was the role of the Maharathis in the Satavahana administration?
93.
Which Satavahana king is described as "eka-bamhana" in the Nashik inscription?
94.
Which inscription is associated with the genealogical information of both the Kakatiya and Rashtrakuta families?
95.
Which minister is mentioned in the Nashik Cave 11 inscription for approving a land grant on Gautamiputra's verbal orders?
96.
Which Kannada text discusses Prataparudra’s relations with another kingdom?
97.
What is one of the main contributions of Hāla, a ruler of the Satavahana dynasty?
98.
What did the Satavahanas claim in terms of their social status?
99.
Which of the following is a mythical story associated with the name "Satavahana"?
100.
Who issued the Hanumakonda inscription, which mentions the victories of Prolaraja II?
101.
Which of the following Satavahana sculptures can be found in the British Museum?
102.
What term in Kanha’s i at Pandavleni indicates that the Satavahanas followed the Mauryan administrative model?
103.
Which title did Gautamiputra Satakarni use to reflect his dominance over the Kshatriyas?
104.
What is the significance of the term "Kooshmanda" in relation to the Kakatiya Dynasty?
105.
Which king succeeded Simuka and extended the Satavahana kingdom to Nashik?
106.
Which Kannada text provides information about Prataparudra's relations with the Kampili kingdom?
