Pratishthana
Also called: Paithan · Topic: Post-Mauryan India: Shungas to Kushanas · NCERT: Class 7, Ch 6 "The Age of Reorganisation"
Meaning
Pratishthana, today called Paithan, was a famous capital of the Satavahanas. It lies on the Godavari river in Maharashtra. Satavahana capitals changed over time, and Pratishthana and Amravati are the best known. The city was a major trade centre. Roads linked it to north India and to ports on the west coast.
Example
The Greek geographer Ptolemy (2nd century CE) mentions "Baithana", meaning Paithan, as the seat of the Satavahana king Pulumavi. Paithan is still known today for its Paithani silk saris.
Don't confuse with
- Amravati: the other well-known Satavahana capital, on the Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh. Pratishthana is on the Godavari in Maharashtra.
Related concepts
- Satavahana dynasty
- Simuka
- Satavahana coins
- Yajna Sri Satakarni
- Nanaghat inscription
- Satavahana metronymics
- Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Gautami Balashri
- Nashik prashasti
- Vasishthiputra Pulumavi