Consider the following statements:

1. They ruled over the Deccan and Central India.

2. They issued lead coins in large number.

3. They made land grants to the Brahmanas and the Buddhist monks.

The above statements best describe which of the following dynasties?

• In the Deccan and Central India, the Satavahanas established their independent rule after the decline of the Mauryas. They were also known as the Andhras.

• The Puranas and inscriptions remain important sources for the history of Satavahanas. Among the inscriptions, the Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni.

• The coins issued by the Satavahanas are also helpful in knowing the economic conditions of that period.

• They issued mostly coins of lead.

• They made land grants to the Brahmanas and the Buddhist monks.