2026-06-09 Tue

The Satavahana dynasty (c. late 2nd century BCE to early 3rd century CE) was an ancient Indian empire consisting of the area of Deccan region (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra), with the capitals at Pratishthana (Paithan of Maharashtra) and Amaravati (Dharanikota/Dhanyakataka of Andhra Pradesh). Under the rulers like Satakarni I, Satakarni II, and Gautamiputra Satakarni they extended control northward into parts of modern Madhya Pradesh (including the Malwa region), Gujarat, and Karnataka.

Satavahanas' heartland was the Deccan, while Vidisha and eastern Malwa formed a key northern frontier/extension during periods of strength (especially 1st century BCE–2nd century CE), evidenced mainly by coins

The coin here shows a Vidisha series copper uniface punch marked coins, Inscribed with Brahmi, weighing 5.88g, It has Five punches - 1. in the centre, 'Ujjain' symbol with crescent, 2. Elephant standing facing right, 3. river with Fishes and Turtles, 4. triangle-headed standard in railing, 5. Brahmi legend “Raño Siri Satakanisa” on obverse