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