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Which Satavahana ruler is described as 'Ekabrahmana' in the Nasik Prasasti?

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

Answer options

  1. Simuka
  2. Satakarni I
  3. Gautamiputra Satakarni
  4. Vashishtiputra Pulumavi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gautamiputra Satakarni

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Gautamiputra Satakarni šŸ“š Explanation: Gautamiputra Satakarni is considered the greatest ruler of the Satavahana dynasty and is described as 'Ekabrahmana' (the peerless Brahmin) in an inscription by his mother, Gautami Balasri. He famously defeated the Shaka King Nahapana and restored the prestige of the Satavahanas. He claimed to have stopped the contamination of the four castes.