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Officers under the Gupta Empire (319 to 467 AD)
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 543 CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is considered as the Golden Age of India by the historians.
| Officer | Function |
|---|---|
| Mahabaladhikrita | Commander-in-Chief |
| Mahadandanayak | Chief Justice |
| Mahapratihar | Maintenance of Royal Palace |
| Mahasandhivigrahak | Post-war conciliation |
| Dandapashika | Police department head |
| Bhandagaradhikreta | Head of Royal treasury |
| Mahapaksha-patalik | Head of account department |
| Vinayasthitisansathapak | Head of education department |
| Sarvadhyaksha | Inspector for all central department |
| Mahashwapati | Controller of cavalry |
| Mahamahipilapati | Controller & executor of elephantry |
| Vinayapura | Official to present different guests at the King?s court |
| Yuktapurusha | Office to keep account of war booty |
| Khadyatpakika | Inspector of Royal Kitchen |
| Ranabhandagarika | Officer in charge of Army Stores |
| Mahanarpati | Head of infantry |