• There were certain military and feudal elements in the administration of the Satavahanas.

• It is significant that the Senapati was appointed the provincial governor. Since the tribal people in the Deccan were not thoroughly Hinduized and reconciled to the new rule, it was necessary to keep them under strong military control.

• The administration in the rural areas was placed in the hands of the Gaulmika, who was the head of a military regiment, consisting of chariots, elephants, horses and foot-soldiers.