Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with reference to the Age of Harshavardhana:

1. Harsha's administration was more feudal and decentralised compared to the Guptas.

2. Harsha granted land to officers by charters.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Harsha governed his empire on almost the same lines as the Guptas, except that his administration was more feudal and decentralised.
Land grants to officers by charters in lieu of their salary probably began with Harsha (as evident in the lesser number of coins issued by Harsha).