1st century

Kolhapur, a historic city in Maharashtra, India, has a rich cultural and political legacy. If you're asking about the 1st century CE, here's an overview of what was happening in and around Kolhapur during that time:

?️ 1st Century CE: Kolhapur Region Overview

1. Satavahana Dynasty Rule

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  Kolhapur and much of western Maharashtra were under the rule of the Satavahanas, one of the earliest Indian dynasties after the Mauryas.

  
  


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  Their capital was at Pratishthana (modern Paithan), but their influence extended to Kolhapur and beyond.

  
  


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  The Satavahanas were known for:

  
  
  
  
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    Encouraging Buddhism and Brahmanism.

    
    
  
  
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    Building Buddhist caves and monasteries in western India.

    
    
  
  
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    Trade links with the Roman Empire, which influenced the economy of regions like Kolhapur.

    
    
  
  
  
  

2. Buddhist Influence

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  Nearby regions such as Karla, Bhaja, and Nasik flourished with Buddhist cave architecture during this period.

  
  


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  Though no major Buddhist site from the 1st century is identified in Kolhapur itself, the religious and cultural influence likely extended there.

  
  

3. Trade and Economy

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  The region was part of a vibrant inland trade route connecting coastal ports like Sopara and Kalyan to inland cities.

  
  


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  Trade items included spices, cotton, pearls, and precious stones, which would p through Kolhapur’s territory.

  
  

4. Language and Script

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  Prakrit was commonly used, and inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script.

  
  


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  Early inscriptions from the Satavahana period have been found in nearby regions.