Expansion of empire 

• Gautamiputra Satkarni captured the whole of Deccan and expanded the empire too
• He got victorious over Nagapana, the ruler of Malwa
• He patronized Brahmanism. Yet, he also gave donations to the Buddhists
• Gautamiputra Satkarni was succeeded by his son Vasista Putra Pulamayi
• He extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna river 
• He issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed. They reveal the naval power and maritime trade of the Satvahanas