ADMINISTRATION Flashcards
What was the administrative structure of the Satavahana kingdom based on?
It followed the ideals of the Dharmashastras.
How was the Satavahana king portrayed in administration?
As the upholder of dharma with divine attributes.
Which administrative structures from the Mauryan period did the Satavahanas retain?
Officials like Amatyas and Mahamatras.
What were the high-ranking officials under the Satavahanas called?
Maharashtrikas.
What were the new administrative divisions introduced by the Satavahanas?
Rashtra (provinces) and Ahara (districts).
What was the role of the Raja in Satavahana administration?
He was the highest-grade feudatory with the right to issue coins.
What were the three grades of feudatories under the Satavahanas?
Raja, Mahabhoja, and Senapati.
What was the role of the Senapati in the Satavahana administration?
He served as the commander-in-chief and was appointed as a provincial governor.
Who controlled the administration in rural areas?
Gaulmika, the head of a military regiment.
What were the Kataka and Skandhavara in Satavahana administration?
Military camps and settlements that served as administrative centers.
What role did military administration play in governance?
It helped maintain control over tribal areas.
What types of land grants did the Satavahanas introduce?
Tax-free land grants to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks.
What was the purpose of land grants under the Satavahanas?
To support religious institutions and maintain social order.
What administrative strategy did the Satavahanas use to control local regions?
Appointment of feudatory rulers with varying degrees of autonomy.
How did the Senapati’s role in administration differ from the Mauryan period?
In the Satavahana period, he governed provinces instead of just leading armies.
What economic privilege was granted to the Raja among feudatories?
He had the right to issue coins.
What were the primary responsibilities of the Maharashtrikas?
Overseeing large administrative regions and revenue collection.
How did the Satavahanas handle taxation?
Taxes were collected at various levels by officials like Amatyas and Maharashtrikas.
What was the significance of the Naneghat inscription in administration?
It details tax exemptions granted to Buddhist monks.
What evidence suggests a structured administration under the Satavahanas?
Inscriptional records detailing officials and administrative divisions.
What was the role of merchants in the administrative system?
They were influential in economic and urban administration.
How did the Satavahanas integrate tribal areas into their administration?
Through military control and appointment of Senapatis as governors.
How did the military function as an administrative tool?
Military settlements (Skandhavara) also served as administrative centers.
What role did religious institutions play in administration?
They received land grants and tax exemptions, influencing social order.
