Post-Mauryan Dynasties
Satavahana Dynasty: Deccan Rule and Sudarshana Lake
The Satavahanas ruled over the Deccan and Western India, but they did not repair Sudarshana Lake; those repairs were done by the Saka ruler Rudradaman and later by Skandagupta.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 11 - Ancient India (R.S. Sharma)
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Exam Year
2020
Evidence Source
Link ↗Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Satavahanas ruled over parts of western India and the Deccan.
2. The Satavahanas repaired and rebuilt Sudarshana Lake.
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Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Identifying the correct territorial and administrative contributions of major dynasties is essential for post-Mauryan history.
Authentic Source Evidence
The Satavahanas (Andhras) were the dominant power in the Deccan following the Mauryan collapse. However, the repairs of the Sudarshana Lake in Gujarat are attributed to the Saka ruler Rudradaman I (150 CE) and later to the Gupta ruler Skandagupta.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Who originally built Sudarshana Lake?"
It was built by Pushyagupta, the provincial governor of Chandragupta Maurya.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The repair history of Sudarshana Lake acts as a 'chronometer' for Western Indian history, linking Maurya, Saka, and Gupta administrations."
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