Fascinating Nashik

Fascinating Nashik

Ancient Indian literature of the pre-Christian era mention Nashik.

This bustling and fascinating city was a major city during ancient times.

Nashik (known then as Nasika) is located on the ancient trade route connecting the ports of western India, and north and southern Indian cities.

Excavations of the site of Pandavleni's caves show continuous habitation from around 5th century BC.

Northern Black Polished Ware is present (NBPW usually starts around 6th century BC and flourishes during the Mauryan period).

This polished ware indicates close contacts with the northern Indian cities.

Ruling dynasty

Pandavleni caves received patronage from a large number of Kings of the Satavahanas.

These Kings came from a ruling dynasty placed between the third century BC to 3rd and 4th centuries AD.

Their capital was Pratishthana.

Kings were mentioned; Krishna (c205 - 187 BC); 

Gautami Putra Satakarni (c 106 - 130 AD); 

Vasisthiputra Pulumaui (c 130 - 158 AD); 

Sri Yajna Satakarni (c 171 - 201 AD) of the Satavhana dynasty and Nahapana (c 119 - 125 AD).

Nashik thus has an ancient and interesting history.

Tuhin Bagi

Image re Satavahanas ruling dynasty