Practicing Success

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 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