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During the Gupta period of Indian history, the village affairs were managed by the village headman with the assistance of ______.

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gopa
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vishyapati
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mahattara
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amatya
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Solution

The correct option is B vishyapati
B. vishyapati

In the Gupta period the civil and criminal laws were clearly defined and demarcated. The most important officer in Gupta Empire was the Kumaramatyas. The kingdom was divided into provinces bhukti and each bhukti was placed in charge of upaika. Thebuktis were divided into district (vishayas) which were placed under charge of Vishyapati. The village headman Gram bhojka became more important. In urban administration organized professional bodies (Guilds) were given considerable share.



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