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Which one among the following statements regarding Satavahanas is not correct ?

The Satavahanas are identified with the Andhras of the Puranas

The Satavahanas claimed Brahmana descent and followed Brahmanical Vedic tradition

Satavahanas and Shakas were involved in prolonged conflict

Vasishthiputra Satakarni defeated Shaka ruler Rudradaman I

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The Satavahanas are widely identified with the Andhras mentioned in the Puranas [3]. They claimed Brahmana descent, with Gautamiputra Satakarni famously titled 'Ekabrahmana', and they actively revived Brahmanical Vedic traditions and rituals. The dynasty engaged in a prolonged conflict with the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas), notably defeating Nahapana [1]. However, statement 4 is incorrect because the Junagadh rock inscription of the Shaka ruler Rudradaman I explicitly claims that he defeated the Satavahanas twice in battle [2]. While Vasishthiputra Pulumavi (or Satakarni) was related to Rudradaman I by marriage to forge an alliance, historical records indicate that Rudradaman I maintained military superiority over the Satavahanas during his reign, rather than being defeated by Vasishthiputra Satakarni [2].

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[3] https://jogamayadevicollege.ac.in/uploads/1585995156.pdf
[1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 6: Polity and Society in Post-Mauryan Period > Sakas > p. 80
[2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 5: Evolution of Society in South India > Literary > p. 64

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