Which ruler of the Satavahana dynasty claimed to be a unique Brahmana (eka bamhana)? |
Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani Gotami-puta Siri-Vijay -Satakani Vashisti-puta Pulmayi Madhari-puta-Svami Sakasena |
Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani |
The correct answer is Option (1) → Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani 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. |