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Q38 (IAS/1994) History & Culture › Ancient India › Ancient historical geography

Consider the map given below : The shaded area in the map shows the kingdom of the

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The shaded area in the 1994 exam map corresponds to the Satavahana Empire (also known as the Andhras). The Satavahanas were the most significant power in the Deccan region following the decline of the Maurya Empire.

  • Geographic Reach: Their kingdom primarily encompassed modern-day Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, stretching from the western to the eastern coast.
  • Key Centers: Their capital was at Pratishthana (modern Paithan) and later Amaravati.
  • Distinction: The map specifically highlights the core Deccan territory between the Godavari and Krishna river basins, which is characteristic of the Satavahana peak under rulers like Gautamiputra Satakarni.

The other dynasties mentioned (Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Marathas) established their empires in the same general region but at much later periods and with different territorial extents.

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