Satavahana dynasty
Ancient Andhra empire
The Satavahana dynasty ruled much of central and southern India from roughly the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE.
Based in the Deccan plateau, they controlled important trade routes and patronized Buddhism and Hinduism.
The Satavahanas are known for their cave temple architecture and early examples of Sanskrit and Prakrit inscriptions.
- royal inscriptionsMonarchs' official carved records
- guildsCraftsmen's mutual aid societies
- spice tradeHistorical exchange of aromatics
- cave templesReligious sites carved underground
- caravan routesMerchant travel paths
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