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Gupta-period administration (Eastern India): Intermediate unit between vishaya (district) and village. Identify the administrative tier used under the Guptas in parts of eastern India. Choose the correct option.

Q: Gupta-period administration (Eastern India): Intermediate unit between vishaya (district) and village. Identify the administrative tier used under the Guptas in parts of eastern India. Choose the correct option.

Given data Administrative levels in Gupta-era eastern India. Reasoning Epigraphic evidence from Bengal/Bihar under the Guptas shows Vithi as an intermediate unit between the vishaya (district) and village. Final Answer Vithi

Difficulty: Easy

Vithi
Mandal
Bhukti
Nadu

Correct Answer: Vithi

Explanation:

Given data

Administrative levels in Gupta-era eastern India.

Reasoning
Epigraphic evidence from Bengal/Bihar under the Guptas shows Vithi as an intermediate unit between the vishaya (district) and village.

Final Answer
Vithi

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