Question

Who was the last king of Satavahana dynasty? 

• A. Samudragupta
• B. Vikramaditya Maurya
• C. Yajna Sri Satakarni
• D. Simuka
• E.

Hint:

Learn key historical figures and their timelines to differentiate between rulers of different dynasties.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Yajna Sri Satakarni was the last king of the Satavahana dynasty. He ruled during the 2nd century CE and played a significant role in the later stages of the dynasty. Why option (C) fits: The Satavahana dynasty was one of the most prominent Indian dynasties in the Deccan region, and Yajna Sri Satakarni is recognized as the last monarch of this dynasty. Eliminations: (A) Samudragupta and (B) Vikramaditya Maurya are not part of the Satavahana dynasty, while (D) Simuka was one of the early rulers of the Satavahanas, but not the last.