Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period isnotcorr...
On the ruins of the Kushan empire arose a new empire, which established its sway over a good part of the former dominions of both the Kushans and Satavahanas. This was the empire of the Guptas. Although the Gupta empire was not as large as the Maurya empire, it kept north India politically united for more than a century from AD. 335 to 455. The Guptas were possibly the feudatories of the Kushans in Uttar Pradesh, and seem to have succeeded them without any wide time-lag. Factors that led to the rise and growth of the Gupta Empire:
- In the Kushan scheme of things, horse-chariots and elephants had ceased to be important. Horsemen played the main part in the case with the Guptas. Although some Gupta kings are described as excellent and unrivaled chariot warriors, their basic strength lay In the use of horses. All these gave them mobility and made them excellent horsemen.
- The Guptas enjoyed certain material advantages. The center of their operations lay in the fertile land of Madhyadesha covering Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. They could exploit the iron ores of central India and south Bihar. o Further, they took advantage of their proximity to the areas in north India which carried on silk trade with the Eastern Roman empire. also known as the Byzantine empire. Fa-Hien's account on the Gupta administration provides useful information.
- He characterises the Gupta administration as mild and benevolent.
- There were no restrictions on people‘s movements and they enjoyed a large degree of personal freedom. There was no state interference in the individual‘s life.
- Punishments were not severe. Imposing a fine was a common punishment. There was no spy system.
- The administration was so efficient that the roads were kept safe for travelers, and there was no fear of thieves.
- He mentioned that people were generally prosperous and the crimes were negligible.
- Fa-Hien had also appreciated the efficiency of the Gupta administration as he was able to travel without any fear throughout the Gangetic valley.
- On the whole, the administration was more liberal than that of the Mauryas. The Ring-wells were used for the first time under the rule of Mauryas in the Gangetic plains which spread out in the provinces beyond the heart of the empire. Hence statement (d) is not correct.
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Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period isnotcorr...
Incorrect Statement Explanation:
Explanation:
Saurashtra was not a part of the Gupta Empire:
- Saurashtra was actually a part of the Gupta Empire during the Gupta period.
- The Guptas extended their control over various regions, including Saurashtra, through strategic military campaigns and alliances.
- The Gupta rule extended over a vast area in the Indian subcontinent, encompassing regions beyond the Ganges such as Saurashtra.
Therefore, option D is incorrect as Saurashtra was indeed a part of the Gupta Empire during the Gupta period.