Multiple choice

During the Gupta era, the officer responsible for land records was called

  1. Dhruvadhikarana

  2. Saulika

  3. Karanika

  4. Jihatra

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C Correct answer
Explanation

During the Gupta period, Karanika was the officer responsible for maintaining land records and revenue matters. The Gupta administration had a well-organized bureaucracy with specific officials for different functions. Land revenue was a major source of income, making accurate record-keeping essential.