state gov DSSSB Personal Assistant Mock Test Series 2024 General Knowledge Ancient History Post Mauryan Age
Consider the following statements:
1. The ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, Gautamiputra Satakarni, claimed to be both a unique Brahmana and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas.
2. The Shungas and Kanvas were Brahmanas.
3. Regarding the Mauryas, the Buddhist texts suggested they were Kshatriyas but Brahmanical texts described them as being of “low” origin.
Which of the following are evidence that suggests kings in early states were not invariably Kshatriyas?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3