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Which of the following rulers were identified through metronymics (names derived from that of the mother)?<\/p>\n

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\nThe Satavahanas were a dynasty in ancient South India whose rulers were often identified through metronymics.
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\nSatavahana rulers frequently adopted names derived from their mothers’ names, such as Gautamiputra Satakarni (son of Gautami) and Vashishthiputra Pulumavi (son of Vashishthi). This practice is a distinctive feature of their inscriptions and coins.
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\nThe use of metronymics among the Satavahanas suggests a degree of respect for the maternal lineage, although patrilineal succession remained the norm. While other ancient groups had different naming conventions, metronymics are most prominently associated with the Satavahana dynasty in this context.
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