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Who was the founder of the Satvahana Empire?
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- Kanha
- Simuka
- Hala
- Gautamiputra
- Kanha
Correct Option: B
Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty. He is mentioned as the first king in a list of royals in a Satavahana inscription at Nanaghat. He is believed to have destroyed the Shunga Power in the Deccan with the aid of the Rathikas and Bhojakas. He reigned for around 23 years and was beheaded by his brother Kanha, who succeeded him.