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Ancient Political History
Mauryan Dynasty : As per inscription issued by Dharma Maha Matra of Ashoka  found at Devtek in Chandrapur district, it can be concluded that nashik region was included in Mauryan Kingdom .The inscription  states capturing and killing of animals. The rock-edicts of Ashoka mention the Rashtrika-Petenikas and the Bhoja-Petenikas. According to many scholars, Petenikas were inhabitants of Pratishthana, the Rashtrikas ruled as Maharathis, while the Bhojas held Vidarbha. this region was ruled by vassals of mauryan kingdom (Satvahan ancestors- regional chieftain of Mauryan Empire )