Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni was a ruler of which dynasty?

Options:

Rashtrakuta

Satavahana

Chola

Chera

Correct Answer:

Satavahana

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Satavahana

Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni was a ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. He was the 23rd ruler of the Satavahana dynasty and reigned from 106 to 130 CE. He is considered to be one of the greatest rulers of the Satavahana dynasty. He defeated the Shaka king Nahapana and restored the Satavahana empire to its former glory. He also expanded the Satavahana empire to include large parts of central and southern India.

The Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled over parts of western and central India from the 7th to the 10th centuries CE. The Chola dynasty ruled over parts of southern India from the 9th to the 13th centuries CE. The Chera dynasty ruled over parts of southern India from the 1st century BCE to the 13th century CE.