The Satavahana Kings named Sati
By Parmeshwari Lal Gupta
Summary
Parmeshwarilal Gupta argues that more than one Satavahana king was named Sati. Analysing coin fabric and legends, he identifies at least three distinct kings with this name. Coins bearing the legends "Maidhariputra Siri Sati" differ in fabric and palaeography, indicating separate reignsfile:///home/oai/share/563032_compressed-391-518.pdf#:~:text=The%20Saravihana%20kings%20named%20Siti,reign%20of%20Madhariputra%20%E0%AA%9D%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%A1%E0%AA%BE%20Saca. Gupta cites the Nineghat and Kanheri inscriptions referring to a Siri Sata, son of Madhari, and responds to critics who claim there was only one king named Sati, emphasising correct readings of the legendsfile:///home/oai/share/563032_compressed-391-518.pdf. The article therefore revises Satavahana chronology and demonstrates how numismatic evidence can clarify dynastic history.
Conclusion
The article concludes that careful analysis of coins reveals multiple Satavahana rulers named Sati, challenging earlier assumptions of a single king. Numismatic differences in fabric, lettering and legends provide strong evidence for distinct individuals. This highlights the importance of coins in reconstructing early Indian dynasties.