The Satavahanas are identified in the Puranas by Andhras.Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. Satavahanas were successors of Mauryan in the Deccan and Central India. Their capital was Paithan/Pratisthan. Gautamiputra Satakarhi (106-130 A) was the greatest ruler of Satavahana Dynasty. He assumed the tittle of Raja-Raja and Maharaja.