Gautamiputra Yajna Sri Satakarni – Satavahana Dynasty 1 Karshapana Rare Ancient India Andhra Region Coin

Sri Yajna Satakarni, also known as Yajna Sri Satakarni, was one of the later and most powerful rulers of the Satavahana dynasty. His reign is generally placed in the 2nd century CE, with dates varying among scholars, and he is regarded as the last great Satavahana ruler. During his reign, the Satavahana kingdom recovered territories from the Western Kshatrapas and extended its influence across large parts of the Deccan and western India. His coinage is particularly important for its distinctive use of the elephant, Brahmi legends and the Ujjain symbol, reflecting the political and cultural traditions of the Satavahana Empire.