ICSE Class 6 History & Civics Question 2 of 7

The Golden Age: Gupta Empire — Question 2

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Explain the position of the king in the Gupta period.

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The king was the head of the administration. The Gupta rulers adopted pompous titles like Parameshvara, Maharajadhiraja and Parama-bhattaraka. They were looked upon as Gods. They ruled according to the law given in the Dharmashastras.