History • Ancient IndiaHard
Examine the socio-economic and political structures of the Satavahana dynasty that ruled the Deccan plateau in ancient India: 1. The Satavahanas issued coins predominantly made of lead and potin with copper and silver issues appearing less frequently. 2. Their administrative system was structured around districts known as Aharas headed by officials called Amatyas. 3. The society strictly prohibited the granting of tax-free land to Buddhist monks and Brahmanas as recorded in their nanaghat inscriptions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Satavahanas pioneered the practice of making large tax-free land grants to Buddhist monks and Brahmanas which is explicitly documented in epigraphical records like the Nanaghat and Nashik inscriptions making the third statement incorrect. The first and second statements are correct as their coinage utilized lead and potin extensively due to copper and lead mines in the Deccan and their administration utilized Aharas. This dynasty facilitated vibrant maritime trade through ports like Kalyan and Sopara.
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