Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

Simuka is credited as the founder of the dynasty.

Dynastic Identity in Ancient Literature

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The Satavahanas are identified in the Puranas by which one of the following epithets?

The Satavahana dynasty is identified as the 'Andhras' in the Puranic texts. This ancient Indian dynasty ruled much of the Deccan and is listed as a major power in the Puranic king-lists.

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2021

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2021_115 Ref: Standard Educational Reference