Multiple choice

Politically, the Guptas

  1. achieved the same level of centralized power as the Mauryans

  2. left local gov. & admin. in the hands of their allies

  3. created much larger & more powerful state than the Mauryans

  4. brought unprecedented civil strife to India

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unlike the highly centralized Mauryan administration, the Guptas generally allowed local rulers and regional administrators to maintain significant control, which helped them manage their diverse empire.