What is the significance of the Gathasaptashati?

It is a celebrated anthology of 700 Prakrit poems that provides a vivid picture of rural life and emotions in the Deccan during the Satavahana era.

Satavahana Rulers: Prakrit Language and Public Arts (2021 PYQ)

ID: ART_MIS_2021_32 Ref: A History of South India by K.A. Nilakanta Sastri

With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurtures of Prakrit language.
2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period.

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Correct Option: B

Both statements are correct. The Satavahanas were major patrons of the Prakrit language and encouraged public art forms like Buddhist stupas and rock-cut caves.

With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true?1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurtures of Prakrit language.2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period.

With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurtures of Prakrit language.
2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period.