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  1. Who was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?








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    The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He conquered Maharashtra, Malwa and part of Madhya Pradesh. He was succeeded by his brother Kanha who further extended his kingdom to the west and the south.

    Correct Option: B

    The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He conquered Maharashtra, Malwa and part of Madhya Pradesh. He was succeeded by his brother Kanha who further extended his kingdom to the west and the south.

  1. Who was the author of Setu-bandh?








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    Rudrasena

    Correct Option: D

    Rudrasena

  1. Which of the following dynasties introduced the combined ruling system?








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    Saka

    Correct Option: A

    Saka

  1. The Sunga ruler, Agnimitra was the hero of a book written by








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    When Agnimitra was the crown prince, he showed his administrative capability as the governor of the VIdisha region. By virtue of his courage and heroism, he won many battles for Sunga empire. His heroic deeds seem to have made him a legendary figure. So that Kalidasa, wrote his famous historical drama 'Malavikagnimitram', depicting Prince Agnimitra as the hero of the drama.

    Correct Option: D

    When Agnimitra was the crown prince, he showed his administrative capability as the governor of the VIdisha region. By virtue of his courage and heroism, he won many battles for Sunga empire. His heroic deeds seem to have made him a legendary figure. So that Kalidasa, wrote his famous historical drama 'Malavikagnimitram', depicting Prince Agnimitra as the hero of the drama.

  1. Who was the greatest ruler of Satavahana dynasty?








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    The great rulers of the Satavahana dynasty Gautamiputra Satakarni and Sri Yajna Satakarni were able to defeat the foreign invaders like the Western Kshatrapas and stop their expansion.

    Correct Option: C

    The great rulers of the Satavahana dynasty Gautamiputra Satakarni and Sri Yajna Satakarni were able to defeat the foreign invaders like the Western Kshatrapas and stop their expansion.