Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

After Mauyrans, the most powerful state of South India was?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Satvahana

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Satvahana”.
The Satavahana dynasty emerged as the most powerful state in South India following the decline of the Mauryan Empire. They ruled over a vast territory, including parts of present-day Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

While the Pallavas, Cholas, and Chalukyas would later rise to prominence, the Satavahanas held the dominant position in the region immediately after the Mauryans.

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