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In the administrative hierarchy of the Gupta Empire, the provincial governors who directly reported to the king were typically designated as:

A. Uparikas✓ Correct Answer
B. Vishayapatis
C. Ayuktas
D. Kumaramatyas

💡 Solution & Explanation

In the administrative structure of the Gupta Empire, provinces were termed bhuktis and were placed under the direct administrative control of governors designated as uparikas, who were appointed directly by the monarch. Meanwhile, subordinate administrative divisions called vishayas were governed by officers known as vishayapatis.

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