Which one of the following statement is not correct about Gupta administration?

Key Points

• The Gupta administration was known for being more decentralized compared to earlier empires such as the Mauryas.
• Officers like 'Ayuktaka' and 'Vishayapati' were in charge of administrative duties at the district level under Gupta rule.
• Gupta provinces were called Bhuktis, and districts were known as Vishayas.
• The village formed the last administrative unit in the Gupta administrative hierarchy, with various types such as grama, palli, gulma, and khetaka.

Additional Information

• Gupta Decentralization
  • The Gupta administration was less centralized compared to Mauryas, granting significant autonomy to local administrators and regional units.
  • The decentralization allowed villages and districts to manage their affairs, fostering local governance and development.
• Key Administrative Units
  • Bhuktis: Provinces under the Gupta empire.
  • Vishayas: Districts within Bhuktis, managed by officers called Vishayapatis.
  • Villages: The smallest administrative units, with diverse categories such as grama (main village), palli (hamlet), gulma (military settlement), and khetaka (agricultural village).
• Ayuktaka and Vishayapati:
  • Ayuktaka: Officers responsible for administrative tasks at higher levels, such as provinces.
  • Vishayapati: District-level officers who oversaw governance, revenue collection, and law enforcement within Vishayas.