A) Provincial governors appointed by the king
B) A class of officials to maintain close contact with the provincial administration
C) Headmen at the village and district level
D) Military officials to aid and advise the king
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
The king maintained a close contact with the provincial administration through a class of officials called Kumaramatyas and Ayuktas. Provinces in the Gupta Empire were known as Bhuktis and provincial governors as Uparikas. They were mostly chosen from among the princes. Bhuktis were subdivided into Vishyas or districts. They were governed by Vishyapatis. Nagar Sreshtis were the officers looking after the city administration. The villages in the district were under the control of Gramikas.
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