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Nayanika (1st century BCE) was the queen regent of the Satavahana dynasty during the minority of her son Satakarni II.
| Nayanika | |
|---|---|
| Satavahana Ruler | |
| Reign | 1st century BCE |
| Predecessor | Satakarni |
| Successor | Satakarni II |
| Issue | Satakarni II |
| Dynasty | Satavahana |
She was the first woman historically confirmed to have ruled over an Indian kingdom (although there are legendary women rulers before her) with the exception of Agathokleia, who ruled in a part of India which later became Pakistan. She was believed to be first women to have her face on Indian coins.
She was married to king Satakarni.[1] She was the mother of king Satakarni II (r. 50–25 BCE). Her son was a minor when he became king, and she ruled in his place as regent during his minority.
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- ^ Alcock, Susan E.; Alcock, Assistant Professor of Archaeology Susan E.; D'Altroy, Terence N.; Morrison, Kathleen D.; Sinopoli, Carla M. (2001-08-09). Empires: Perspectives from Archaeology and History. Cambridge University Press. pp. 168, 169, 175. ISBN 978-0-521-77020-0.
- Abraham Eraly, The First Spring: The Golden Age of India