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How many Gotami-putas and how many Vasithi (alternative spelling Vasathi)-putas are there?

Correct Answer

There are 3 Gotami-putas and 2 Vasithi (Vasathi)-putas.

Exercise: Names of Satavahana kings from inscriptions | Q: 1 | (Page 7)
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Explanation

According to the list of Satavahana kings from inscriptions provided in the textbook, students need to count the rulers with each metronymic. The Gotami-putas are: (1) Gotami-puta Siri-Satakani, (2) Gotami-puta sami-Siri-Yana-Satakani, and (3) Gotami-puta Siri-Vijaya-Satakani. The Vasithi/Vasathi-putas are: (1) Vasithi-puta (sami-) Siri-Pulumayi and (2) Vasathi-puta Chatarapana-Satakani. The term 'puta' means 'son' in Prakrit, and these metronymics indicate the mother's name.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Read the list of Satavahana kings from inscriptions carefully.

  2. Step 2: Count names starting with 'Gotami-puta' - found 3 instances.

  3. Step 3: Count names starting with 'Vasithi-puta' or 'Vasathi-puta' - found 2 instances.

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