Multiple Choice Questions on In the Gupta administration Sandivigraha were those officials who ........ for UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies) Preparation

Gupta and Post Gupta

Ancient and Medival History

Title

45:30

Video Progress

8 of 24 completed

Notes Progress

5 of 15 completed

MCQs Progress

38 of 100 completed

Subjective Progress

8 of 20 completed

Continue to Next Topic

Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Next Topic

    In the Gupta administration, Sandivigraha were those officials who

    Assisted the king in maintaining a close contact with the provincial administration

    Incorrect Answer

    Looked after the city administration

    Incorrect Answer

    Were princes and later became ministers of provinces

    Incorrect Answer

    Administered foreign affairs

    Correct Answer
    Explanation:

    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.


    ProfileResources

    Download Abhipedia Android App

    Access to prime resources

    Downlod from playstore
    download android app download android app for free