Gupta Political Structure
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Exam Year
2008
Evidence Source
UPSC LevelID: 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:
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Correct Option: C
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.