Shivaskanda Satakarni Explained

Succession:Satavahana King
Reign:2nd century CE
Predecessor:Vashishtiputra Satakarni
Successor:Yajna Sri Satakarni
Dynasty:Satavahana

Shivaskanda Satakarni was one of the last rulers of the Satavahana dynasty in India. He succeeded Vashishtiputra Satakarni in 145 CE. His reign is dated variously: 154-161 CE, or 145-152 CE.

He was defeated twice in battle by his Western Satrap enemy Rudradaman.[1]

Preceded by:
Vashishtiputra Satakarni.
Satavahana ruler
(2nd century CE)
Succeeded by:
Yajna Sri Satakarni

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=H1c1UIEVH9gC&pg=PA299 Encyclopedia of ancient Asian civilizations by Charles Higham p.299