Q. Consider the following statements Satavahanas:
1.The Satavahana Empire declined around the 3rd century CE and was replaced by the Rashtrakutas.
2.The Naneghat inscription refers to tax exemptions given to the lands granted to Buddhist monks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The Satavahana Empire declined around the 3rd century CE and was replaced by the Ikshvakus, followed by the Pallavas, in Andhra and the Kadambas in northern Karnataka.
The Naneghat inscription refers to tax exemptions given to the lands granted to Buddhist monks. Thus, we notice the beginning of priestly groups attaining higher status.
Source: NCERT
