Question

Who among the following was responsible for overseeing a group of ten villages as per the Mahabharata?

• A. Gramik
• B. Dashap
• C. Vinshya Adhipati
• D. Shat Gram Adhyaksha

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Dashap

• In the Mahabharata’s administrative structure, Dashap was the official in charge of ten villages.

• This hierarchical setup ensured that local governance was organized and structured, with higher officials responsible for larger groups of villages.