Which of the following statements regarding the Guptas is not correct...
Option 3 is incorrect.
- Srigupta founded the Gupta Dynasty in the 3rd century AD.
- All the power was concentrated with the king.
- Kingship was hereditary.
Key-Points
Administration: - The Gupta Empire was divided into provinces known as Deshas or Bhuktis.
- They were administered by governors (Uparikas) (directly appointed by the king).
- He appointed the head of the district administration & the district board.
- The provinces were divided into districts (Visayas).
- They were controlled by Vishyapatis. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The administrative units below the district level were Vithi, Bhumi, Pathaka.
- Ayuktakas & Vithi-mahattaras were appointed to look after them.
- At the village level, gramika & gramadhyaksha were the chiefs.
TITLES ADOPTED BY THE KINGS:
- Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Skandagupta's Girnar Inscription mentioned the breach at Sudarshan Lake in 455 AD & its repair within 2 months. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
- The Allahabad Inscription: It mentioned an assembly or council known as the Sabha.
- The Damodarpur Copper Plates:
- It mentioned Uparikas had high status & rank in the administrative machinery.
- It mentioned the presence of an Ashtakula-Adhikarana (a board of eight members).
- The Sanchi Inscription: It mentions the panchmandali, a corporate body. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- The Vayu Purana, Matsya Purana, Vishnu Purana & Bhagavata Purana give detailed accounts of the Gupta empire.
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Which of the following statements regarding the Guptas is not correct...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'C' - "The Damodarpur copper plate mentioned the Panchmandali as a corporate body" is not correct.
Explanation:
- Chandragupta II adopted the title of Sakari Devagupta:
Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was a Gupta emperor who ruled from 375 to 415 CE. He adopted the title of Sakari Devagupta, which means "the religious protector and the divine Gupta." This title reflects the Gupta emperors' association with the Hindu deity Vishnu and their claim to divine authority.
- Vishaya was the further division of the Bhuktis:
During the Gupta period, the administrative division of the empire was organized in a hierarchical manner. The Bhukti was the largest administrative unit, equivalent to a modern province. The Vishaya was a further division within the Bhukti and was equivalent to a district. The Vishaya was governed by a Vishayapati or a district officer.
- The Damodarpur copper plate mentioned the Panchmandali as a corporate body:
This statement is not correct. The Damodarpur copper plate does not mention the Panchmandali as a corporate body. The Damodarpur copper plate is an inscription that provides information about land grants made by the Gupta emperor Kumaragupta I. It primarily focuses on the donations made to Brahmins and religious institutions.
- The Girnar Inscription mentioned the breach at Lake Sudarshana in 455 AD:
The Girnar Inscription is an important inscription from the Gupta period. It is located in Girnar, Gujarat, and was issued by the Gupta emperor Skandagupta. The inscription mentions the achievements and conquests of Skandagupta, including the successful defense of the kingdom against foreign invasions. It does not mention the breach at Lake Sudarshana in 455 AD.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C'. The Damodarpur copper plate does not mention the Panchmandali as a corporate body.
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