Gupta Administration System
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EXAMIVERSE
Central Administration
- The emperor (Chakravartin) held supreme political, judicial, and military power.
- Court officials included:
- Mantri or Amatya (ministers) who advised on policy and supervised departments.
- Mahadandanayaka (chief justice) responsible for law and order.
- Sandhivigraha (foreign affairs minister) managing diplomacy and treaties.
- Dandapashika (army supervisor) overseeing military logistics.
- Councils like the Sabha and Samiti provided forums for elite consultation.