History • Ancient IndiaMedium
In the context of Gupta administration, the official known as 'Kumaramatya' can be best described as:
A. The commander-in-chief of the imperial navy
B. High-ranking administrative officers recruited mostly from the royal family or nobility✓ Correct Answer
C. The chief tax collector of the provincial treasury
D. The royal physician and head of ayurvedic medicine
💡 Solution & Explanation
Kumaramatyas were high-ranking administrative officers in the Gupta Empire who formed the backbone of provincial and district administration, often recruited directly from the royal family or nobility. They served as a bridge between the central monarch and local administrative units.
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