Who was gautamiputra Satkarni?

Answer 1

The Puranic lists suggest that Simukha (C. 221-198 B.C) was the first ruler of the dynasty, although on the basis of numismatic evidence some scholars have argued that he was preceded by Satavahana (C.236-221 B.C) after whom the dynasty was named. Simukha is said to have entered into matrimonial alliance with the Pallavas and the Chutus of Kuntala to consolidate his power. according to Jain traditions, he grew so wicked towards the end of his rein that he was dethroned and killed. He was succeeded by his younger brother Kanha or Krishna, after whom Simukha's son Satakarni I (C. 180-170 B.C) came to the throne. He was one of the successful rulers of the dynasty. He wrested western Malwa from the Sungas and clashed with the powerful Kalinga ruler Kharavela. Twice he proclaimed his suzerainty by performing Aswamedhas. Besides celebrating a Rajasuya. His queen Naganika was a distinguished lady of the Maharathi family, and her Naneghat inscription describes him as " Lord of Dakshinapatha, wielder of the unchecked wheel of Sovereignty".

The sixth ruler of the dynasty Satakarni II (C. 152-96 B.C) had a long and eventful rule. According to the Yuga-Purana he annexed Kalinga after the death of Kharavela. He is said to have extended the Satavahana power over Madhya Pradesh, drove the intruding Sakas out of Pataliputra, which he held for ten years. He was succeeded by many rulers like Lambodara, Apilaka, Meghasvati and Kuntala Satakarni, who is mentioned in Vatsyayana's Kamasutra. Pulamavi I (C. 30-6 B.C) seems to have overthrown Susarman and the Kanva dynasty, and annexed Pataliputra. Hala (C. 19-24 A.D) the seventeenth ruler is famous in literature as the compiler of Saptasati in Prakrit, and as a hero of a later day Prakrit work; Lilavati which describes his marriage with a Ceylonese Princess.

At this stage, the expansion of the Satavahana power received a setback. The Ksaharatas ( Ksatrapas or Sakas) under Bhumaka and Nahapana occupied Malwa, Gujarat, Kathiawar and Maharashtra. The Satavahana power seemed to have been practically obliterated in the Western India. The eclipse of their power was further aided by the weakness of their rulers.

Gautamiputra Satakarni (C. 78-102 A.D.):
Gautamiputra Satakarni, the twenty-third ruler of this family, is acknowledged as the greatest of the Satavahana sovereigns. He won great fame as the retriever of the fallen fortunes of the dynasty. The Nasik inscription describes him as the destroyer of the Sakas, Yavanas and the Pahlavas. He overthrew Nahapana and restruck a large number of Ksaharata coins of the Jogalthembi hoard. The Nasik Prasasti describes Gautamiputra as the ruler of the Aparanta, Anupa, Saurashtra, Kukura, Akara and Avanti, and he must have wrested them from Nahapana. He also seems to have recovered the territories in Central Deccan, which had been lost to the Satavahanas during the inept rule of his predecessors. Under him, the Satavahana arms must have reached as far south as Kanchi. He is also credited with the conquest of territories in the Kolhapur area in the Southern Maharashtra, which he seized from the Ananda rulers. Gautamiputra also annexed the Banavasi area, thus established his sway over portions of Karnataka.

Some Scholars have argued that the last days of Gautamiputra witnessed the proverbial reversal of fortunes. Dr. D. C. Sircar is of the opinion that he lost most of his dominions to the Sakas of Ujjain before his death. But this view is not accepted by Dr. M. Rama Rao. However, it is possible that Gautamiputra died at an early age.

Answer 2

Gautamiputra Satkarni was ruler of Maharashtra from 78 - 106 CE. He defeated the Western Satrap ruler Nahapana to regain prestige for his dynasty by reconquering a large part of the former domions of the Sātavāhanas. He also defeated Shaka king Vikramaditya in 78 CE and started the Shalivahana era, a new calendar, which is still in use by the Maharashtrian populace.

Answer 3

Gautamiputra Satakarni (also known as Shalivahana) (c. 78-102 AD) was the twenty-third ruler of the Satavahana Empire. He succeeded his father, Emperor Satakarni.

Gautamiputra Satakarni, often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers, took to the throne after his father, Satakarni. Satakarni had earlier expanded the Satavahana Empire and gained considerable prosperity due to his two Aswamedha sacrifices. However, when Gautamiputra ascended the throne, the Satavahana Empire was loosely attached and was facing the threats of invasions from Sakas and Yavanas. However, Gautamiputra defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pahlavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He overthrew Nahapana and restruck a large number of Ksaharata coins of the Jogalthembi hoard.

The Nasik Prasasti describes Gautamiputra as the ruler of the Aparanta, Anupa, Saurashtra, Kukura, Akara and Avanti, and he must have wrested them from Nahapana. He also seems to have recovered the territories in Central Deccan, which had been lost by the Satavahanas during the earlier rule of his predecessors. Under him, the Satavahana arms must have reached as far south as Kanchi. He is also credited with the conquest of territories in the Kolhapur area in the Southern Maharashtra, which he seized from the Ananda rulers. Gautamiputra also annexed the Banavasi area, thus established his sway over portions of Karnataka. He was succeeded by his son, Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi in about 130 AD.

Gautamiputra Satakarni also defeated the Saka king Vikramaditya thus starting the Shalivahana era or Shaka Calendar which is still used by Maharashtrians, Telugus and Kannadigas.

Gautamiputra Satakarni took the titles of

* Trisamudrapittoyvahana (one whose horses had drunk waters from 3 oceans)
* sakayavanpallavanidusana (destroyer of saka, yavana and pallavas)

He was preceded by Sivasvati and succeeded by Vasisthiputra Sri Pulamavi

Answer 4

Gautamiputra Satkarni (r. 78-106 CE) (also known as Shalivahan) was the Satvahana King.
He defeated the Western Satrap ruler Nahapana, restoring the prestige of his dynasty by reconquering a large part of the former dominions of the Sātavāhanas. He was an ardent supporter of Hinduism.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

He was not certainly Balaih