Question

Explain the following statement with reasons.

During the Gupta period the power was concentrated in the hands of local landlords.

Answer 1

1. During the Gupta period, lands were granted to civil and military officers instead of salaries.
2. The roots of the feudal system can be found in this period.
3. It is believed that the feudal economy brought about the decline of urban centres.
4. Because of revenue tax exemption on the donated land, the revenue too decreased and the royal treasury depleted.
5. It was concentrated in the hands of locals' landlords. Because of this the king no longer remained in the centre of power.