It was the year 78 AD
That the Satavahana era commenced;
The only dynasty where
The mother's name was prefixed.
The first king of this glorious regime,
Was Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Who, after defeating the Scythian king, Maues,
Started the Shalivahana Śaka,
The epoch coinciding with Julian year 78 AD.
Though the origin is now contested,
It is still used as our traditional calendar.