[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 12. The Guptas Administration

[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 12. The Guptas Administration

One Liner of Ancient History -  The Guptas Administration

Gupta Administration

Que. What title did Gupta kings assume to reflect their imperial authority?

Ans. Maharajadhiraja.

Que. Who assisted the Gupta king in central administration?

Ans. Council of Ministers.

Que. What were provinces in the Gupta Empire called?

Ans. Bhuktis.

Que. Who governed the districts (Vishyas)?

Ans. Vishyapatis.

Que. Who was the Chinese monk who described the Gupta administration?

Ans. Fa-Hien.

Que. How did Fa-Hien describe the Gupta administration?

Ans. Mild and benevolent.

Que. How did the Gupta administration compare to the Mauryan administration?

Ans. More liberal.

Que. What official was likely responsible for foreign affairs?

Ans. Sandivigraha.

Que. What officials helped the king maintain close contact with provincial administration?

Ans. Kumaramatyas and Ayuktas.

Que. Who was in charge of the villages?

Ans. Gramikas.

Gupta Social Life

Que. Which caste held the highest position in the Gupta era?

Ans. Brahmins.

Que. What practice began to take root during the Gupta period?

Ans. Untouchability.

Que. What was the general position of women during the Gupta period?

Ans. Subordinate to men.

Que. Which religions gained popularity during the Gupta period?

Ans. Vaishnavism and Saivism.

Que. Which religious texts were composed during the Gupta period?

Ans. Puranas.

Que. What happened to Buddhism and Jainism during this period?

Ans. They declined.

Que. What happened to the practice of Swyamvara?

Ans. Declined.

Que. What was a main restriction placed on women's education?

Ans. Prohibition from studying religious texts.

Que. What was emphasized regarding the treatment of women?

Ans. Protection and generosity.

Que. What happened to the Caste system during this time?

Ans. Became more rigid.

Gupta Art and Architecture

Que. What are the Ajanta and Ellora caves famous for?

Ans. Sculpture and painting.

Que. Who is considered the greatest poet of ancient India?

Ans. Kalidasa.

Que. What style of architecture is the Deogarh temple an example of?

Ans. Nagara.

Que. Which pillar is a testament to Gupta metalworking?

Ans. Bhitari Pillar.

Que. Where are the murals depicting the life of Buddha found?

Ans. Ajanta Caves.

Que. Which pillar remains rust-free despite centuries of exposure?

Ans. Delhi Iron Pillar.

Que. What is the Gupta period known for in coinage?

Ans. Exquisite coinage.

Que. Which style of painting influenced the Sigiriya paintings?

Ans. Ajanta.

Que. What kind of metal statue was found at Sultanganj?

Ans. Colossal copper statue of Buddha.

Que. What kind of influence is seen in the Mathura standing Buddha statue?

Ans. Western.

Gupta Literature

Que. Which script became dominant for Sanskrit during the Gupta period?

Ans. Nagari.

Que. Who authored "Shakuntala"?

Ans. Kalidasa.

Que. Who wrote "Mudrarakshasa"?

Ans. Visakadatta.

Que. Who wrote "Mrichchakatika"?

Ans. Sudraka.

Que. Who authored "Kiratarjuniya"?

Ans. Bharavi.

Que. Who compiled the "Amarakosa"?

Ans. Amarasimha.

Que. What form were the Mahabharata and Ramayana given during this period?

Ans. Final form.

Que. What is the "Panchatantra"?

Ans. Collection of animal fables.

Que. Who wrote “Kavyadarsha”?

Ans. Dandin.

Que. Who authored "Vasavadatta"?

Ans. Subhandhu.

Gupta Science

Que. Who authored "Aryabhatiya"?

Ans. Aryabhatta.

Que. What did Aryabhatta propose about the Earth?

Ans. Sphericity and rotation.

Que. Who authored "Pancha Siddhantika"?

Ans. Varahamihira.

Que. What did Varahamihira write about in "Brihadsamhita"?

Ans. Astronomy, geography, and social customs.

Que. Who authored "Ashtangasamgraha"?

Ans. Vagbhata.

Que. What fields did the Gupta era advance in science?

Ans. Mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

Que. What was Varahamihira well known as besides an astronomer?

Ans. Astrologer.

Que. What was the focus of Vagbhata's writings?

Ans. Medicine.

Que. What was Aryabhatta's explanation for solar and lunar eclipses?

Ans. Groundbreaking.

Que. What impact did the gupta's scientific advancements have?

Ans. Foundation for further exploration.