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The Satavahanas were one of the most prominent dynasties of ancient India, emerging after the decline of the Mauryan Empire around the 1st century BCE. They played a critical role in bridging the gap between the Mauryan and the Gupta periods, especially in the Deccan region. The Satavahanas ruled over large parts of present-day Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Known for their patronage of trade, agriculture, Brahmanical and Buddhist institutions, the Satavahanas made lasting contributions to Indian polity, economy, and culture. The Satavahana dynasty is also referred to as the Andhra dynasty in ancient texts like the *Puranas*. However, historians debate whether this reference corresponds directly with the Satavahanas. The founder of the dynasty is believed to be Simuka, and the line lasted for several centuries until around the 3rd century CE. Their reign is particularly significant because it marked the resurgence of native power in the Deccan after centuries of northern domination. They resisted foreign invasions, including those by the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas), and were known for maintaining an administrative system that combined northern Mauryan influences with local traditions. Among the rulers ______ _________ _________ ________ _____ ___ __________ ____ _________ ____ ______ ___.
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