With reference to Harshavardhana's administration, what does the term 'Dutaka' refer to?

Minister

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Messenger

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Officer

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Commander

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Solution

The correct option is A Messenger
Administrative system during Harshavardhana's reign continued to be as that of the Gupta empire. Kumaramatyas were the most important bureaucratic officers of the empire. The other important bureaucratic posts were mantris (ministers), dutakas (messengers), ayuktas (district officers), and Senapati (commander).

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