Which of the following is the correct chronological order of above Satavahana kings? Answer:
2,1,4,3
Notes:
Simuka - Simula was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.
Satakarni I - The third king of the Satavahanas was Satakarni I. Shatakarni was the first Satavahana king who expanded his empire by military conquest.
Hala - Hala compiled the Gatha Saptashati which in Prakrit it is called Gaha Sattasai, a collection of poems mostly with love as the subject.
Gautamiputra Satakarni - Gautamiputra Shatkarni is considered to be the greatest king of the Satavahana dynasty. The fortunes of the Satavahanas were restored by him. He called himself the only Brahmin who defeated the Shakas and destroyed many Kshatriya rulers.