Which language was used as the official language in Satavahana Age?

• The Satavahanas were an ancient Indian dynasty in the Deccan region.
• Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty.
• Satavahana's official language was Prakrit and its script was Brahmi.
• Hence, option B is correct.
• They patronised Prakrit more than Sanskrit.
• The golden age for Prakrit was the reign of King Hala of Satavahanas.

Additional Information

• The Satvahanas were not matriarchal or matrilineal yet they used matronyms like Gautamiputra and Vaishishthiputra.
• They are known for starting the practice of giving royal grants of land to Brahmans and Buddhist monks.
• Some of the great rulers of the dynasty are Gautamiputra Satakarni, Vashishthiputra Pulumayi, Yajna Sri Satakarni and assumed the title of Dakshinapatha Pati.