With reference to the administrative system of the Guptas, answer the following questions:

(a) Explain the position and powers of the king during the Gupta Age.

(b) Describe briefly the administration of villages during the Gupta period.

(c) According to the Allahabad Pillar, how many types of rulers existed during Samudragupta's reign? How did Samudragupta deal with them?

With reference to the picture given alongside, answer the following:

(a) Identify the temple given in the picture. Where is it located? To whom is this temple dedicated?

(b) Mention the architectural features of this temple.

(c) Briefly describe the famous educational institution set up during this period.

Imagine a meeting between Fa-hein and Harisena. Write down the discussion between them about religion in Gupta period. How would they had conversed with each other due to the barrier of language the two had?

What role did the Gupta Kings play in promoting religion? Do you think that the religion followed by the rulers gained prominence? Give reasons to support your answer.