2nd century

During the 2nd century CE, Kolhapur (in present-day Maharashtra, India) was part of the Satavahana dynasty’s territory. Here's what is historically known or likely to have occurred in Kolhapur and its region during that time:

?️ 1. Satavahana Rule

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  Kolhapur was under the Satavahana Empire, which ruled large parts of central and southern India.

  
  


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  The Satavahanas promoted Buddhism, trade, and infrastructure development.

  
  


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  Kolhapur and surrounding regions were known as part of the ancient Karavira region.

  
  

?️ 2. Religious Developments

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  Buddhism and Brahmanism coexisted. Buddhist cave temples and stupas were active in nearby areas.

  
  


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  Temples dedicated to local deities might have started developing, though large-scale temple architecture emerged later.

  
  

? 3. Trade and Economy

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  Kolhapur was part of important inland trade routes connecting the western coast with the Deccan interior.

  
  


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  The Satavahanas issued coins, and Kolhapur likely participated in regional trade of goods like spices, cotton, and metals.

  
  

? 4. Architecture and Culture

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  Use of stone in construction, early temple shrines, and urban planning started evolving.

  
  


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  Though no major inscriptions directly from Kolhapur in this period are found, nearby regions like Nasik and Karle provide insight into culture, language (Prakrit), and script (Brahmi).

  
  

? 5. Inscriptions and Historical Evidence

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  Inscriptions by Gautamiputra Satakarni and Vasisthiputra Pulumavi (Satavahana kings) mention victories and administration in the western Deccan, which likely included Kolhapur.