In the Gupta administration, Sandivigraha were those officials who
Assisted the king in maintaining a close contact with the provincial administration
Incorrect AnswerLooked after the city administration
Incorrect AnswerWere princes and later became ministers of provinces
Incorrect AnswerAdministered foreign affairs
Correct AnswerExplanation:
A high official called was mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions known as Sandivigraha, most probably minister for foreign affairs.
The king was assisted in his administration by a council consisting of a chief minister, a Senapati or commanderin- chief of the army and other important officials.
The king maintained a close contact with the provincial administration through a class of officials called Kumaramatyas and Ayuktas.
Provinces in the Gupta Empire were known as Bhuktis and provincial governors as Uparikas. They were mostly chosen from among the princes.
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