The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c7.s3.1
The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c7.s3.1
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v1.c7.s3.1
WE have pointed out above that Sātavāhana was the dynastic or family name of the kings of the Andhra race. But Sātavāhana is only one of the many forms found in the *Purāṇas* for these rulers. Sātakarṇi is very often used besides the other forms such as Śātakarṇi, Svātikarṇa, and Santikarṇi. Hemacandra's grammar gives Śālivāhana as an *apabhraṃśa* of Sātavāhana.