WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which dynasty was most powerful after Mauryan in Southern India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Satvahana
  2. Pallava
  3. Chola
  4. Chalukya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Satvahana

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Satvahana. The Satavahanas (also known as the Andhras) emerged as the most powerful dynasty in Southern India after the decline of the Mauryan Empire (around 185 BCE). They ruled over a vast region covering Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, with Pratishthana (modern Paithan) as one of their capitals. The Satavahana period (circa 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE) saw the flourishing of trade, administration, and Buddhist culture.