With reference to the Satavahanas, consider the following statements:
1. They were against performing Vedic sacrifices.
2. They promoted Buddhism.
3. Their official language was Sanskrit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
• The Satavahana rulers were Brahmanas and from the very beginning kings and queens performed the Vedic sacrifices, such as ashvamedha, vajapeya etc.
• However, they promoted Buddhism by giving land grants to the monks. In the kingdom, Mahayana form of Buddhism commanded considerable following.
• The official language of the Satavahanas was Prakrit. All inscriptions were composed in Prakrit and written in the Brahmi script.
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