INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

GUPTA PERIOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following terms were used to refer to rural landholders in Eastern India during the Gupta period?
A
3, 4
B
1, 2
C
1, 4
D
2, 3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains Notes: The land during Gupta period was categorized into several groups such as Kshetra (cultivable land), Khila (wasteland), Aprahata (jungle or forest land), Vasti (habitable land) and Gapata Sarah (Pasture land).

Detailed explanation-2: -In Ancient India, the Gupta Dynasty ruled the mid-to-late 3rd century (approximately) to 543 AD. Founded by Sri Gupta, the dynasty rose to fame with rulers like Chandragupta-I, Samudragupta, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gupta age in ancient India has been called the ‘Golden Age of India’ because of the many achievements in the field of arts, science, and literature that Indians made under the Guptas. The prosperity under the Guptas initiated a period of splendid accomplishments in arts and sciences.

Detailed explanation-4: -An important port of the eastern coast during the Gupta period was Tamralipti.

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