MCQ
Assertion (A): The Gupta Empire had a decentralized administration.
Reason (R): Local feudatories enjoyed considerable autonomy under the Gupta rule.
  • Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B
    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true, but R is false.
  • D
    A is false, but R is true.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
A

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