SATAVAHANA DYNASTY
Satavahana Dynasty
The Satavahana Dynasty was one of the famous dynasties in the Pre-Gupta period. This dynasty prevailed north Maharastra and gradually extended its power over Karnataka and Andhra. And Satavahanas were often stated as Andhras as the sources assigned it with it. The most famous rulers of this dynasty were Gauthamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vashishthiputra Pulamayi. They strongly believed and desired to control India in one rule and stood against the external allies.
THE SAKAS
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The Sakas |
The Sakas were of Iranian origin and settled in the region of Indus Valleys' civilization. They even embraced Indian culture and so their coins represent Hindu gods. They also overthrew the Satavahanas during the supremacy of Rudraman who was deemed the major Saka ruler.
THE KUSHANS
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The Kushanas |
Kanishka was the well-known ruler in the Kushans dynasty, which this kingdom ruled over Afghanistan and their territories later they extended their territories over Punjab and even Uttar Pradesh. They followed Buddhism and Kanishka preached Buddhism.
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Buddhism in Kushanas |
Their patronage towards Buddhism philosophy was an important remark in History. Kanishka even sent Buddism missionaries to China
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