Satakarni II

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For 2nd century AD Satavahana ruler, see Gautamiputra Satakarni.

Satakarni II
Satavahanas (Andhras). Mid 1st century BC-1st century AD Issued in the family name Satakarni.jpg
Coin of the Satavahanas (Andhras), issued in the family name "Satakarni". Mid 1st century BCE-1st century CE.
Satavahana King
Reign50-25 BCE[1]
PredecessorSatakarni I
SuccessorGautamiputra Satakarni
DynastySatavahana
Sanchi donations (50 BCE- 0 CE)
The southern gateway of the Great Stupa at Sanchi was, according to an inscription (see arrow), donated under the rule of "King Satakarni".
The inscription appears on the stupa at the center of the top architrave, rear portion. It is written in three lines in early Brahmi script over the dome of the stupa in this relief.[3] Dated circa 50 BCE- 0 CE.
Text of the inscription: