To which city did the Satavahanas eventually shift their influence?

As the empire expanded eastward, Amaravati in the Guntur district became a major secondary capital and religious center.

Ancient Capitals

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2008

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2008_68 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma

Which of the following places was the capital of Satvahanas?

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The capital of the Satavahana dynasty was Pratisthan, also known as Paithan. It was located on the banks of the Godavari River in modern-day Maharashtra.