Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

Which of the following is/are true of the best-known ruler of the Satvahanas dynasty, Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani?

Options:

He claimed to be both a unique Brahmana (Eka bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas.

He also claimed to have ensured that there was no intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas.

He entered into a marriage alliance with the kin of Rudradaman.

All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - All of these

Option 1- He claimed to be both a unique Brahmana (Eka bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas.
Option 2- He also claimed to have ensured that there was no intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas.
Option 3- He entered into a marriage alliance with the kin of Rudradaman.
Option 4- All of these

The best-known ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani, claimed to be both a unique Brahmana (eka bamhana) and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas. He also claimed to have ensured that there was no intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas. At the same time, he entered into a marriage alliance with the kin of Rudradaman