Consider the following statements 1 The Satavahana kingdom was divided into Aharas me...........

Ancient and Medival History Ancient South Indian History

Consider the following statements

1. The Satavahana kingdom was divided into Aharas, meaning provinces.

2. The Satavahanas kings were the first in the Indian history to make tax-free land grants to the Buddhists and the Brahmanas to gain religious merit.

3. The Satavahanas kings were succeeded by the kings of the Ikshvaku dynasty.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Aharas: The term 'Ahara' was indeed used during the Satavahana period, but it primarily denoted a district, not a province.

Tax-free land grants: The Satavahanas were among the early Indian rulers who made tax-free land grants (agrahara) to religious bodies and Brahmanas. This was a way for the kings to earn religious merit and consolidate their rule by earning the loyalty of influential religious and social groups.

Ikshvaku dynasty: After the decline of the Satavahanas, the region (especially around the Andhra and parts of Deccan) witnessed the rise of the Ikshvaku dynasty. They are known for their support of Buddhism and the construction of various stupas and viharas.

Given the explanations, statements 2 and 3 are correct.