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which all provinces began to declare independence after Asoka’s demise

Kalinga
Satavahannas

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who ruled after the mauryans

sungas

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who overthrew mauryans

pushyamitra sunga

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who was pushymitra sunga

the commander in chief of the mauryans

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biggest challenge faced by Sunga

to protect north india from bactrian greeks from the NW

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Till where did greeks enter India

upto pataliputra for at least some time

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religion of pushyamitra sunga

brahmanism

he performed asvamedha twice

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how do buddhist sources speak of pushyamitra sunga

called him a ‘‘persecutor of buddhism’’

however, he did patronise buddhist art

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pushyamitra Sunga’s son was

Agnimitra

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last sunga ruler and why was he the last

Devabhuti, murdered by Vasudeva Kanva, the founder of Kanva dynasty

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why was sunga rule important

Defended the gangetic valley from foreign invasions
Revived Brahmanism and horse sacrifice
Promoted the growth of Vaishnavism and Sanskrit

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who were the Satavahannas

started ruling independently after the decline of mauryans.

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what are Satavahannas also known as

Andhra

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which book mentions the Satavahanas

Puranas

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which inscriptions talk of Satavahanas

Nasik and Nanghad talk about the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni

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founder of Satavahana dynasty, his successors

Simuka, succeeded by Krishna, then Sri Satakarni

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religion of satavahanas

Hindu religion and the Brahmanical caste.

Generosity towards other castes and religions. Many Buddhist monasteries were constructed during their rule.

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who is hala and why is he famous

a later SAT king
famous for his book Gathasaptasati, aka Sattasai.
Contained 700 verses in prakrit

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greatest Satavahana ruler is, inscription he is talked of in

Gautamiputra Satakarni
He is talked about in the Nasik inscription

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Gautamiputra Satakarni was succeeded by

His son, Vashishtaoutra Pulamayi

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coins with image of what were issued in SATA

Ships, showcasing their naval prowess

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last great ruler of Satavahanas

Yajna Sri Satakarni

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economic conditions during SAT

Progress in trade and industry
merchants organised themselves in guilds, later even craftsmen
silver coins called Karshapanas were used for trade
High overseas commercial activity, hence many ports in deccan

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what are the silver coins under SATS known as

Karshnapalas

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what does Ptolemy mention vis a vis SATS

Many ports of Deccan

Name the ports under SATS

Kalyani Gandakasela Ganjam

Cultural contributions of SATS

SATS patronised Buddhism and Brahmanism Built chaityas and viharas gave land to buddhist monks Revived asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices also patronised prakrit language- Hala's Sattasai

which stupa did Vashishtputra Pulmayi repair

Amravathi stupa

what were the foreign invasions that took place post mauryans

Bactrians Parthians Sakas Kushanas

first bactrian ruler to invade indian territory

Demetrius [greek]

commanders appointed by Demetrius

Appolodotus- marched upto Ujjain Menander-rule extended upto Mathura and attempted to capture Patliputra

who stopped Menander from capturing Pataliputra

Vasumitra Sunga

Capital of menanders kingdom

Sakala [Sialkot]

what is Milindapanho, in which lang, author

''Questions of Milinda/Menander'' in Pali, by Buddhist monk Nagasena

religion of menander/ milinda

Embraced buddhism

who was Heliodorus

greek embassador became a Vaishnavite

pillar erected by Heliodorus

Garuda pillar at Besnagar

Who were Sakas

aka Scythians they attacked bactria and parthia and captured them from greek rulers

divisions in sakas

Northern Satraps- ruling from Taxila Western Satraps- ruling over Maharashtra

founder of Saka rule in India and his successor

Maues, succeeded by Azes I

who founded the Vikram era

Azes I

who were Kushanas, were originally from

branch of Yuchi tribe whose original home was central asia

kushanas ruled majorly over

Gandhara region [NK Pak] till Mathura

founder of kushanas

Kujula Kadphises or Kadphises I

religion of Kadphises II

devotee of lord shiva

who was the founder of the Saka era

Kanishka

Saka era starts from when

78 AD

Kanishka conquered till where

afghanistan, gandhara, kashmir, sindh, punjab and as far as patliputra Gandhara in W to Benaras in E Kashmir in N to malwa in S

which source mentions that kanishka invaded kashmir

Kalhana

which book has Kalhana written

Rajatarangini on kings of kashmir

which king fought against the chinese

Kanishka

describe kanishk's conquest with chinese

firstly was defeated by chinese general Pancho in 2nd expedition, scored a victory over Panyang [Pancho's son]

capital of kanishka

Purushapura/ peshawar

religion of kanishka

embraced buddhism

coins of kanishka exhibit

images of buddha along with greek gods and hindu gods reflects kanishka's tolerance towards other religion

type of buddhism during kanishka's time

Mahayana Buddhism was in vogue buddha was worshipped with garments, perfumes, lamps and flowers

kanishka's contribution to buddhism

sent missionaries to central asia and china for propagation of buddhism he patronised scholars like Vasumitra, Asvaghosha, Nagarjuna convened the fourth buddhist council at Kundalavana monastry near srinagar, the council prepared commentary on tripitakas and mahayana doctrine was given final shape

who had patronised Charaka

kanishka

who was Charaka

famous physician of ancient india

where did Gandhadhara school of art originate

around peshawar in NW India

Gandhara art was its peak when

2nd century AD

How and when did Gandhara art originate

originated during the reign of Indo- greek ruler but the real patrons were the sakas and kushanas

what is gandhara school of art about

blend of indian and graeco- roman elements made scupltures of the buddha in various sizes, postures and shapes. They depict his birth, renunciation and preaching.

what are the features of gandhara art

1. Mould human body in a realistic manner with minute attention to detail like muscles, moustaches and hair 2. Thick drapery with large and bold fold lines 3. Elaborate ornamentation and symbolic expressions 4. Main theme was Mahayana Buddhism stupas of this time had a graeco roman architectural influence as height of the stupa was raised and ornamentation was added

when did mathura school of art flourish

1st century AD

FEATURES OF MATHURA ART

Buddha images exhibit the spiritual feeling, this was largely absent in gandhara school Mathura school also carved out imgs of siva and vishnu along with their consorts parvathi and lakshmi also carved yakshinis and apsaras beautifully

who succeeded kanishka

his son huvishka

last important kushana ruler

Vasudeva, though the kushana empire was very much reduced in his rule

whom did vasudeva worship

siva

who authored Buddhacharita

Asvagosha

capital during Azes I was

Taxila

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