Give an account of the rise of the Satavahana Empire.
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- After the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire, many new powers arose. Among them, the Satavahanas are mentioned as the earliest ruling dynasty in Maharashtra.
- The Satavahanas ruled over a vast region of Maharashtra, Andhra, and Karnataka.
- Paithan in Maharashtra was the capital of the Satavahanas. The mention of Puranas the Andhras or ‘Andhrabhrutyas’ Probably these terms refer to the Satavahanas.
- Simuka was the first Satavahana king to be mentioned in the Naneghat inscription.
- The most important king of this dynasty was Shri Satakarni, Hala, Gautamiputra Satakarni and Yajna Satakarni.
- Gautamiputra Satakarni conquered the Shakas and also Central India and the entire regions of Dakshinapatha.
- He also established his dominance over the Republic states in Central India and Rajasthan.
- Gautamiputra proved his strength by gaining victory over Nahapana.
- The Satavahana rule became weak due to the constant struggle between Shakas and Satavahanas.