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In the administrative hierarchy of the Gupta Empire, the territorial province was typically designated by which of the following terms?

A. Bhukti✓ Correct Answer
B. Vishaya
C. Vithi
D. Gramapala

💡 Solution & Explanation

Provinces in the Gupta Empire were known as Bhuktis and were administered by imperial officers called Uparikas who were directly appointed by the monarch. Each Bhukti was further subdivided into districts known as Vishayas, which were managed by Vishayapatis with local council assistance. The term Vithi denoted a smaller sub-district administrative unit, while Gramapala was a village official.

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