Fahien’s account on the Gupta administration provides useful information about the empire. As per his accounts

1. Imposing a fine was a common punishment.

2. There was no spy system.

3. Roads were not safe for travellers due to frequent thefts.

4. People were not free to move and their movements were heavily controlled by the state.

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Pancha Siddhantika, a work of Varahamihira, deals with

The institution of Samanta finds mention for the first time in epigraphs of northern India dating to the 6th century. It is most closely associated with the origin and growth of which of these systems in India?

Consider the following with reference to the Fa Hien’s account of India.

1. During his visit, stupa veneration was not practiced in India.

2. He frequently mentions the name of Chandragupta II in his works.

3. As per him, Buddhism was established mainly in the Gangetic valley.

4. He was looking for better copies of Buddhist books than were available in China at that time.

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In Ancient India, shrenis served which of these purposes?

1. Provided training to crafts persons

2. Procured raw material for merchants

3. Served as financial institutions for money deposits

4. Supported religious institutions by donations

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