2nd century

In the 2nd century CE, Kolhapur, like much of western India, was influenced by broader political, cultural, and religious developments rather than specific, well-documented local events. Here's what likely happened or influenced Kolhapur during this period:

? 1. Rule of the Satavahanas

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  The Satavahana Dynasty (1st century BCE – 3rd century CE) ruled much of the Deccan, including the Kolhapur region.

  
  


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  Kings like Gautamiputra Satakarni and Vasisthiputra Pulumavi expanded and stabilized the empire during the 2nd century.

  
  


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  They were patrons of Buddhism, Hinduism, and supported trade and agriculture.

  
  

? 2. Buddhism and Religious Influence

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  Kolhapur and nearby regions (like Karad and Miraj) had active Buddhist sites.

  
  


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  Caves and stupas were developed in areas near the Sahyadri hills.

  
  


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  Buddhist missionaries and traders traveled through the area, spreading ideas and art.

  
  

? 3. Flourishing Trade Routes

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  Kolhapur was part of inland trade routes connecting the Konkan coast (like Sopara) to Andhra and the interior Deccan.

  
  


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  Goods like cotton, spices, metalwork, and crafts likely moved through the region.

  
  


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  Roman coins from this period have been found in western India, suggesting Indo-Roman trade influence reached here.

  
  

? 4. Agricultural and Cultural Life

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  The fertile Panchganga basin supported farming.

  
  


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  Local communities engaged in irrigation farming, pottery, weaving, and metalcraft.

  
  


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  Folk traditions, early forms of Marathi and Prakrit languages, and rural Deccan culture were developing.