The term 'Bhukti' in post-Gupta polity referred to:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is:(d) province

Explanation:

• In the post-Gupta period, the term 'Bhukti' referred to a province or an administrative division.

• The Gupta Empire used a well-structured administrative system, and after the fall of the Gupta dynasty, the term 'Bhukti' continued to be used in various regional kingdoms to denote an administrative region or a subdivision of the empire.

• The head of a Bhukti was usually an officer known as a 'Bhuktin', who was responsible for managing the administrative functions in that region.

Information Booster:

• Gupta Administration: The Gupta Empire had a well-established system of provinces or regions under the control of governors. The term 'Bhukti' was used for these provinces, and it was a key feature of their territorial organization.

• The head of each Bhukti was tasked with overseeing revenue collection, law and order, and local administration.

Additional Information 

• The Gupta Empire was initially founded by Sri Gupta, but it was Chandragupta I who is recognized as the first significant ruler and the one who established the Gupta Era.
• The capital of the empire was Pataliputra.