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    Who among the following was the first Satavahana king to introduce the nilers head on coins?

    A)  Satakami I

    B)  Gautamiputra Satakami

    C)  Vasishthiputra Pulumavi

    D)  Yojna Satakami

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Satavahana dynasty ruled from Pune in Maharastra to Coastal Andhra Pradesh in the 2nd century BC onwards. Satakarni I was the first Satavahana King to introduce the ruler's head on the coins. The coins issued by Satavahanas had bilingual legends. The name of the Kings was mentioned in Prakrit as well as some south Indian language.


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