alleryWho succeeded the Satavahana founder Simuka on the throne?
AHis son Satakarni I
BHis minister Sivagupta
CHis queen Nayanika
DHis brother Kanha
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. His brother Kanha
1. Simuka was the founder of the line.
2. His brother Kanha came next on the throne.
3. Satakarni I came after Kanha; Nayanika was Satakarni I's widow; Sivagupta was a minister under Gautamiputra.
_Source: Wikipedia, Satavahana dynasty, Early expansion_
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