Q. Which of the following statements were correct about “Satavahanas”?
1.Vasishthiputra Pulumavi defeated the Shaka ruler Nahapana.
2.Yagnashri Satakarni issued coins with a ship motif, indicating the importance of the overseas trade during his reign.
3.Offering land grants was an important development of the Satavahana times.
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Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest of the Satavahana kings. He defeated the Shaka ruler Nahapana and reissued the coins of Nahapana with his own royal insignia.
- Vasishthiputra Pulumavi, the successor of Gautamiputra Satakarni, expanded the frontiers of the Satavahana Empire.
- The coins issued by him are found scattered in many parts of south India.
- Yagnashri Satakarni was another famous ruler who issued coins with a ship motif, indicating the importance of the overseas trade during his reign.
- Offering land grants was an important development of the Satavahana times.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT