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