1. Shunga Empire
1.1. Pushyamitra [the new king]
1.1.1. The Empire Spread from magadha in the east to siyakolt [punjab] in the west as well as the himalayas in the north and the Vidarbha in the south
1.1.2. Creates a new second capital @Vidisha
1.1.3. Conqueres lost provinces, repelled the attack of the greek king demetrius
1.1.3.1. the victory over demetrius is mentioned in 'malavikagnimitram' [a play by kalidas]
1.1.3.2. after all the conquering, he revives the vedic sacrificial system and performs the ashwamedha sacrifice twice to proclaim himself as a powerful king
1.1.4. Shunga's contribution in lit. & arts
1.1.4.1. Sanskrit literature was encouraged
1.1.4.1.1. patanjali wrote the 'Mahabhashya' based on panini's 'Ashtadhyayi'
1.1.4.2. The stupa's at sanchi & bharhut, Garuda pillar at besnagar; best exaples of his art
1.1.4.2.1. the sculptures in shunga depicted the life of common ppl on large scale
1.1.4.2.2. Garuda pillar at besnagar indicated some greek followers of vaishnavism
2. Satavahana Empire
2.1. earliest ruling dynasty in maharashtra
2.1.1. Simuka the first satvahana king
2.1.1.1. started from nashik, pune, aurangabad and later spread to maharashtra, andhra and karnataka
2.1.1.1.1. Paithan was the capital of satavahanas
2.1.1.2. he is mentioned in Naneghat inscription
2.1.1.3. Important kings in the dynasty
2.1.1.3.1. Shri Satakarni
2.1.1.3.2. Hala
2.1.1.3.3. Gautamiputra satakarni
2.1.1.3.4. Yajna satakarni
3. Administrative system, Lit. art & social
3.1. Administrative Structure
3.1.1. Provincial divisions
3.1.1.1. Civil officials: Amatya, Mahabhoj
3.1.1.2. Military officials: Mahasenapati, Maharathi
3.1.2. Village Grama
3.1.2.1. Smallest unit of administration
3.1.2.2. Source of revenue
3.1.2.3. Recruitment center for soliders
3.2. Economy
3.2.1. Agriculture was the primary occupation
3.2.2. Guilds (Shrenis): Played a significant role in trade and economy
3.2.3. Industries & Trade: Thrived under the Satavahanas
3.3. Literature
3.3.1. Royal Patronage: Encouraged learning and literature
3.3.2. Prakrit Language Flourished
3.3.2.1. Hala: Compiled Gathasaptashati
3.3.2.2. Gunadhya: Wrote Brihatkatha in Paishachi Prakrit
3.3.2.3. Sarvavarma: Wrote Katantra (Sanskrit grammar treatise)
3.4. Art and Architecture
3.4.1. Rock-Cut Caves: Viharas and Chaityas at Bhaje, Nashik, Karle
3.4.2. Notable Example: Chaitya at Karle with a magnificent façade and sculptures