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    Ptolemy, a Greek writer, mentions many important ports in the Deccan. Among them, the greatest port of the Satavahanas in Western Deccan was

     

    Kalyani
     

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    Ganjam
     

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    Satakarni
     

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    Pulamayi

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    Vashishtaputra Pulamayi extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna river.He issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed. They reveal the naval power and maritime trade of the Satavahanas.Their greatest port was Kalyani on the west Deccan. Gandakasela and Ganjam on the east coast were the other important seaports.The last great ruler of Satavahanas was Yajna Sri Satakarni.


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