With reference to the Harsha Empire, consider the following statements. 1. Harsha's administration had become more feudal and decentralised than the Gupta Empire. 2. Harsha is credited with paying of…

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With reference to the Harsha Empire, consider the following statements. 1. Harsha's administration had become more feudal and decentralised than the Gupta Empire. 2. Harsha is credited with paying off cash to his officers, differing from his ancient predecessors. Choose the correct answer:

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1 only

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Explanation: Statement 1 is correct — Harsha's administration was more feudal and decentralised than the Guptas'. Statement 2 is wrong: Harsha paid his officers in land grants, not cash (Hiuen Tsang notes land revenue was divided into portions for officials).

With reference to the Harsha Empire, consider the following statements. 1. Harsha's administration had become more feudal and decentralised than the Gupta Empire. 2. Harsha is credited with paying off cash to his officers, differing from his ancient predecessors. Choose the correct answer:

Answer: A. 1 only

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With reference to the Harsha Empire, consider the following statements. 1. Harsha's administration had become more feudal and decentralised than the Gupta Empire. 2. Harsha is credited with paying off cash to his officers, differing from his ancient predecessors. Choose the correct answer:

Answer: A. 1 only

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