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    Question

    Consider the following statements about

    Rashtrakutas: 1. The posts of the village headmen and village accountant were generally hereditary. 2. There was complete abolition of feudal administration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Rashtrakuta Empire was divided into several provinces called rashtras under the control of rashtrapatis. They were further divided into vishayas or districts governed by vishayapatis. The next subdivision was bhukti consisting of 50 to 70 villages under the control of bhogapatis. These officers were directly appointed by the central government. • Statement 1 is correct: The village administration was carried on by the village headmen and village accountants whose posts were generally hereditary.

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