Which rulers mentioned in this chapter included their mother's name in their title, and why did they do so?
The Sātavāhana rulers, particularly Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi, included their mother's name in their titles.
Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi was named after his mother, Gautamī Balaśhrī, who was a powerful queen. She donated land to Buddhist monks and had an important inscription carved in Nāshik, demonstrating her significant influence in the kingdom.
This tradition of using the mother's name at the beginning of a king's name likely signified the high status and importance of royal women in Sātavāhana society, as well as the legitimacy and maternal lineage of the ruler.
Explanation
The chapter on page 10 discusses the Sātavāhana tradition where princes were often named after their mothers. The example given is Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi, named after his mother Gautamī Balaśhrī. The chapter mentions she was a powerful queen who donated land to Buddhist monks and had an important inscription carved in Nāshik, showing her influence. The 'Think About It' box asks students to consider what this tradition might signify about the status of women.
Solution Steps
The Sātavāhana rulers, particularly Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi, included their mother's name in their titles
Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi was named after his mother Gautamī Balaśhrī, a powerful queen
Gautamī Balaśhrī demonstrated her influence by donating land to Buddhist monks and having an inscription carved in Nāshik
This tradition signified the high status of royal women in Sātavāhana society and established the ruler's legitimacy through maternal lineage