What was the term for Gupta administrative districts?

The districts were called Vishayas or Ahara.

Gupta Political Structure

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Read the following statements carefully- 1. Gupta Emperors claimed divine rights for themselves 2. Their administration was highly centralized 3. They extended the tradition of land grants. Answer on the basis of the following codes:

Gupta emperors claimed divine rights and significantly expanded the tradition of land grants. However, their administration was decentralized rather than highly centralized, relying on provincial governors.

Exam Year

2008

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2008_110 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma

Read the following statements carefully- 1. Gupta Emperors claimed divine rights for themselves 2. Their administration was highly centralized 3. They extended the tradition of land grants. Answer on the basis of the following codes: