What was the language of satavahana inscription?
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- 1 What was the language of satavahana inscription?
- 2 Which of the following inscription are related to satavahana period?
- 3 How many types of inscriptions are there?
- 4 Which is older language Tamil or Telugu?
- 5 What were the contribution of the Satavahanas to the history of south India?
- 6 Why inscriptions are important sources from Indian context?
What was the language of satavahana inscription?
Prakrit
Satavahana dynasty
| Satavahana Empire (Andhras) | |
|---|---|
| Common languages | Prakrit, Dravidian |
| Religion | Brahmanism, Buddhism |
| Government | Monarchy |
| King |
Notes: The Nasik and Naneghat inscriptions are the major sources that gives detailed information about the Satavahana empire. The Nasik inscription at Cave 19 was made by Gautami Balasari and Nanaghat inscription was issued by Naganika (Nayanika), widow of Satkarni-I.
Are inscriptions literary sources?
Key Differences Between Manuscripts and Inscriptions. While the manuscript is a literary source, the inscription is both a literary and archaeological source. It includes fossil remains, coins, monuments, written records, etc.
How many types of inscriptions are there?
Answer: there are two types of inscription are there.
Which is older language Tamil or Telugu?
3. Telugu is one the oldest languages in the world. The Dravidian languages are considered some of the oldest ever spoken. Specifically, Tamil –one of Telugu’s “cousin” languages – is recognized as having been around approximately 5,000 years ago.
Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
King Simuka Satavahana
| Simuka | |
|---|---|
| The Simuka inscription (photograph and rubbing) at the Naneghat Caves, in early Pali script: 𑀭𑀸𑀬𑀸 𑀲𑀺𑀫𑀼𑀓 𑀲𑀸𑀢𑀯𑀸𑀳𑀦𑁄 𑀲𑀺𑀭𑀺𑀫𑀢𑁄 Rāyā Simuka – Sātavāhano sirimato “King Simuka Satavahana, the illustrious one” | |
| Founder of Satavahana dynasty | |
| Reign | 3rd century BCE? |
| Successor | Kanha |
What were the contribution of the Satavahanas to the history of south India?
Satavahana dynasty has contributed a great deal for enriching Indian culture. Arun Bhattacharjee has rightly observed that “It was the Satavahanas who were the first to build up an empires and political unity in south India for three long centuries. They left behind a political and cultural legacy.
Why inscriptions are important sources from Indian context?
Inscriptions especially those of the early medieval period have been used as a major source of information on administrative and revenue systems. They can also shed light on the history of settlement patterns, agrarian relations, forms of labour & class and caste structures.