The terms Bhukti, Bhoga, Visaya, Vithi, and Mandal represent specific types of administrative divisions used during the Gupta period in ancient India.
Gupta Administrative Divisions Explained
These terms denote various levels of territorial organisation within the Gupta empire, primarily for governance and revenue collection:
- Bhukti: A large province or major administrative territory.
- Visaya: A district, often a subdivision within a Bhukti.
- Vithi: A smaller administrative unit, typically a group of villages.
- Bhoga: Sometimes referred to land grants or specific administrative areas, potentially similar to a Visaya.
- Mandal: Could denote a region or a specific administrative circle.
These were functional units for administration and were not related to religious figures (saints), religious ceremonies (rituals), or court officials (ministers).
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