2019 · Q119
Consider the following statements pertaining to the Satavahanas:
- 1Satavahana rulers were identified through metronymics
- 2Satavahana succession to the throne was generally patrilineal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Satavahana kings bore metronymics such as Gautamiputra and Vasishthiputra (1 correct), and succession to the throne was generally patrilineal (2 correct). Hence both statements - C.