Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Satavahanas”:
1.The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit.
2.The Karle Chaitya in the western Deccan belongs to Satavahana era.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: During the Satavahana phase, many chaityas (sacred shrines) and viharas (monasteries) were cut out of the solid rock in the north-western Deccan or Maharashtra with great precision and skill.

  • The Karle Chaitya in the western Deccan belongs to this era.
  • The Nashik inscriptions of Nahapana and Gautamiputra Satakarni, which are on the walls of the three viharas, is another important architectural site belonging to this period.
  • The official language of the Satavahanas was Prakrit, though the script was Brahmi.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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