Gupta Empire – Economy, Polity, and Numismatics History

1. Which ruler was both Mahadandanayaka as well as Mahasandhivigrahika?

  1. Kumaragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Skandagupta
  4. Chandragupta I
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Answer: Option B. Samudragupta

2. Which king is glorified in the Bhitari pillar inscription?

  1. Kumara-Gupta I
  2. Chandragupta I
  3. Samudra-Gupta
  4. Skandagupta
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Answer: Option D. Skandagupta

3. The head of the deshas of the Gupta Empire was referred to as__?

  1. Bhogapati
  2. Vishayapati
  3. Uparika
  4. Gramikas
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Answer: Option C. Uparika

4. Which of the following is considered the official law book of the Guptas?

  1. The Yajnavalkya Smriti
  2. The Samvarta Smriti
  3. The Manu Smriti
  4. The Dakṣa Smriti
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Answer: Option A. The Yajnavalkya Smriti

5. Who was the most important officer under the Gupta Empire?

  1. Mahabaladhikrita
  2. Dandapashika
  3. Sarvadhyaksha
  4. Kumaramatyas
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Answer: Option D. Kumaramatyas