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Who were the samantas in the Gupta Empire?
AMen living off local resources and land
BCourt poets who praised kings
CMerchants leading trade caravans
DOfficials who reported to the king
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Men living off local resources and land
Samantas lived off local resources including control over land, offering homage and military support to rulers.
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