Gupta Administration System
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EXAMIVERSE
Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: Who headed a Gupta province and what was their title?
Answer: The Uparika, or provincial governor.
Q2: Name two ministers in the Gupta emperor’s central council.
Answer: Mantri (minister) and Sandhivigraha (foreign affairs minister).
Q3: What was the primary source of revenue for the Gupta state?
Answer: Land revenue (Bhaga).
Q4: Which local body handled village disputes?
Answer: The Panchayat of the Gram Sabha or Samiti.
Q5: How did the Gupta military integrate land grants into its administration?
Answer: Soldiers and commanders received land revenue assignments, tying military service to revenue rights.