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Recently, Koti Lingala, a famous temple shrine of Lord Shiva located in Telangana was in news for risk of being submerged in the backwaters of the Sripada Yellampalli project. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the shrine?
Recently, Koti Lingala, a famous temple shrine of Lord Shiva located in Telangana was in news for risk of being submerged in the backwaters of the Sripada Yellampalli project. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the shrine?
1. It was the first capital of the Satavahana dynasty
2. It is located on the banks of river Godavari
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
C
Both statements are correct. Koti Lingala has a hoary past as the Satavahana kings used the Godavari for navigation and transportation of goods. It was the first capital of the Satavahana dynasty. It is located amid huge hillocks and thick green cover on the banks of the Godavari, and is considered one of the 16 great Janapada of early India.
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