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Question

Which Satavahana ruler is said to be the destroyer of the Scythians, Indo-Greeks and Parthians?

The correct answer is
Gautamiputra Satakarni

Satavahana Destroyer of Foreign Rulers

The question asks to identify the Satavahana king renowned for defeating the Scythians (also known as Sakas), Indo-Greeks, and Parthians.

Gautamiputra Satakarni's Victories

Historical records and inscriptions credit Gautamiputra Satakarni, a prominent Satavahana ruler, with significant military achievements.

  • He is celebrated for restoring the prestige of the Satavahana dynasty.
  • Inscriptions, notably the Nashik inscription attributed to his mother Gautami Balashri, highlight his role in defeating various foreign powers, including the Sakas (Scythians), Yavanas (Greeks/Indo-Greeks), and Pahlavas (Parthians).
  • His reign marked a resurgence of Satavahana power and influence in the Deccan region.

Therefore, Gautamiputra Satakarni is the ruler identified as the destroyer of the Scythians, Indo-Greeks, and Parthians.

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