The founder of the Satavahana Empire was Simuka. The Satavahana Empire was one of the earliest dynasties in South India that ruled from around the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Simuka was the first ruler of the Satavahana dynasty and he established the empire in the Deccan region of modern-day India. He is believed to have laid the foundation for the Satavahana Empire and set the stage for its subsequent growth and expansion. Under the rule of the Satavahanas, the empire prospered and became a major political and economic power in South India. Simuka`s reign marked the beginning of a significant era in the history of the Deccan region.