Vasisthiputra Satakarni

Indian kings, ports and trade

Silver

158-165 CE

CSMVS

Details

Theme

Trade, Movement and Exchange

Subtheme

Trade Within India

Case Title

Kings of Commerce

Display Location

Coomaraswamy Hall

Accession Number

22950

Description

The Satavahanas controlled western and central India. They also grew wealthy through trade with Rome and southeast Asia. Vasithiputra Satakarni or his predecessor embellished the stupa at Sanchi (a replica of the East gate is displayed in the exhibition).