Satavahanas — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Nasik Prasasti of Gautami Balashri

c. 2nd Century CE

This inscription, found in Cave No. 3 at Nasik, is a eulogy to Gautamiputra Satakarni, composed by his mother Gautami Balashri. It is a cornerstone for understanding the political…

Nanaghat Inscription of Naganika

c. 1st Century BCE

Located in a mountain pass near Junnar, this inscription was commissioned by Queen Naganika, wife of Satakarni I. It is one of the earliest and most important Satavahana…

Amaravati Stupa and Sculptural Panels

c. 2nd Century BCE - 3rd Century CE (major phases under Satavahanas and Ikshvakus)

The Great Stupa at Amaravati, located on the banks of the Krishna River, is one of the most significant Buddhist monuments in India. While its origins predate the Satavahanas, it…

Nagarjunakonda Archaeological Site

c. 3rd Century CE onwards (flourished under Ikshvakus, but roots in Satavahana period)

Though primarily associated with the Ikshvaku dynasty, Nagarjunakonda, located in the Krishna River valley, represents a continuation and evolution of the artistic and religious…