Who among the following was a Satavahana ruler?

Indian History - General Knowledge Questions

Rudradaman

Nahapana

Maltendravartnan

Gautamiputra Satakarni

Correct Answer : Gautamiputra Satakarni

The Satavahana power was revived by Gautamiputra Satakarni , who is considered the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. Charles Higham dates his reign c. 103 – c. 127 CE.

Satavahana dynasty ruled from Pune in Maharastra to Coastal Andhra Pradesh in the 2nd century BC onwards.The coins issued by Satavahanas had Bilingual legends. The name of the Kings was mentioned in Prakrit as well as some south Indian Language. Satavahana Kings promoted Buddhism. Satkarni I was the first Satavahana King to introduce the Ruler’s head on the coins.

Vasishthiputra Pulumavi was a Satavahana king, and the son of Gautamiputra Satakarni. The new consensus for his reign is ca. 85-125 CE, although it was earlier dated variously: 110–138 CE or 130–159 CE. He is also referred to as Vasishthiputra Sri Pulumavi.

Published On : June 22, 2021

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Q .

What is the former name of Karnataka state?

Kannada

Madras

Travancore

Mysore

Correct Answer : Mysore

Karnataka was originally known as the state of Mysore. It was formed on November 1, 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. The name was changed to Karnataka on November 1, 1973.

Published On : February 16, 2022

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The resolution demanding Poorna Swaraj was passed during which Indian National Congress session?

1926 Bihar Session

1927 Madras Session

1928 Calcutta Session

1929 Lahore Session

Correct Answer : 1929 Lahore Session

The Purna Swaraj declaration, or Declaration of the Independence of India, was promulgated by the Indian National Congress on 19 December 1929 Lahore Session, resolving the Congress and Indian nationalists to fight for Purna Swaraj.

The flag of India had been hoisted by Congress President Jawaharlal Nehru on 31 December 1929. The Congress asked the people of India to observe 26 January as Independence Day. The flag of India was hoisted publicly across India by Congress volunteers, nationalists and the public.

Published On : August 13, 2021

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Q .

Lord Cornwallis sent an instruction to who of the following English resident of Poona to approach Peshwas to fight against Tipu Sultan?

Jacob

Malet

Samuel

Rupert

Correct Answer : Malet

Lord Cornwallis sent an order to Malet (English resident of Poona) to approach Peshwas to fight against Tipu Sultan. Englished offered some attractive terms to Marathas. In the year 1790, Peshwa signed a treaty with the English.

Published On : June 23, 2021

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