Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period is NOT co

Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period is NOT correct ?

Forced labour (Vishti) became more common than before in this period

A passage in the Vishnu Purana refers to the Guptas enjoying all the territories along the Ganga up to Prayaga

The Mehrauli inscription suggests that Chandragupta fought against a confederacy of enemies in Bengal and also led a campaign into the Punjab

Saurashtra was not a part of the Gupta Empire

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Saurashtra, the region comprising the Kathiawar peninsula, was a crucial part of the Gupta Empire. Chandragupta II conquered the Western Kshatrapas in this region, adding it to the empire. This conquest provided the Guptas control over important ports like Bharuch and facilitated lucrative maritime trade with the West. Therefore, the statement that Saurashtra was *not* a part of the Gupta Empire is incorrect.

The Gupta Empire reached its territorial peak under Chandragupta II, expanding its influence significantly, including the conquest of western India.

Statement A is generally considered true; forced labor (vishti) became more prevalent, especially in specific regions, due to various demands of the state and landholders. Statement B aligns with descriptions in Puranas regarding the core Gupta territories. Statement C accurately reflects the content of the Mehrauli Iron Pillar inscription (attributable to Chandragupta II), which mentions his victories in Bengal and a campaign in the Punjab region.

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