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GK QUESTION#2227

In Gupta-period administration, the sandhivigrahika was principally associated with which function?

  1. AHead of judicial affairs dealing with land and property disputes
  2. BOfficer in charge of irrigation systems and revenue management
  3. CMinisterial affairs relating to peace and warCorrect answer
  4. DAdministrator responsible for temple grants and religious activities
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C. Ministerial affairs relating to peace and war

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Matters of peace and war. The title concerns diplomatic and conflict-related affairs. It should not be treated as an exact equivalent of a modern foreign ministry; officers could hold more than one appointment.

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