ICSE Class 6 History & Civics
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The Golden Age: Gupta Empire — Question 3
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Briefly explain the administrative system followed by the Gupta kings.
The administrative system followed by the Gupta period is described below:
- The king was the head of the administration. The king was assisted by a council of ministers or Mantri Parishad. The most important ministers were the Kumaramatyas.
- The Gupta Empire was decentralized. It was divided into provinces called Bhuktis for better administration and governance. Each Bhukti was placed under the charge of an officer called Uparika.
- The bhukti were further subdivided into districts called Vishyas, which were placed under the charge of Vishyapati.
- The village formed the lowest unit of administration. The village headman or Grampati managed the village affairs.
- The far-flung areas were ruled by feudatory chiefs who used to pay tribute to the Gupta Kings.