Which of the following rulers were identified through matronymics (names derived from that of the mother)?

The Satavahana rulers are famously identified through matronymics, which are names derived from the mother. Inscriptions reveal that several generations of Satavahana kings used titles ending in 'puta' (Prakrit for son), preceded by their mother's name [2]. For instance, the prominent ruler Gautamiputra Satakarni was named after his mother, Gautami Balashri [1]. Other examples include Vasithiputa (son of Vasithi) and Madhariputa (son of Madhari) [2]. These names, such as Gautami and Vasithi, are feminine forms of Vedic gotras like Gotama and Vasistha [2]. While the Satavahanas used these matronymics, succession to the throne remained patrilineal. In contrast, the Mallas of Pava, Videhas of Mithila, and Yaudheyas were ancient Indian tribes or ganas, but they are not historically characterized by the systematic use of matronymics for their rulers [3].

Sources

1. [2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART I, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class > Names of Satavahana kings from inscriptions > p. 59
2. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 6: The Age of Reorganisation > Life under the Sātavāhanas > p. 126
3. [3] https://tripurauniv.ac.in/site/images/pdf/StudyMaterialsDetail/POLS-701C-Ancient%20Indian%20Political%20Thought.pdf