Question

Describe the administrative structure during the Gupta period.

Answer 1

Instructions:

The answer to this question requires mention about the division of the empire and the various officials.

Solution:

The king held the highest position and held titles such as Maharajadhiraja. Kumaramatyas assisted the king in taking care of the administration. The administration was well organised and efficient. The empire was bifurcated into provinces or bhuktis. Bhuktis were governed by their own governors known as uparikas. The provinces were in turn divided into districts or vishayas.
The vishayas were governed by the vishyapatis. The village headman was responsible for the administration at the local level.