Mahabaladhikrita translates to 'great commander of forces' or Commander-in-Chief. Mahashvapati is the commander of the cavalry ('ashva' means horse). Mahapilupati is the commander of the elephant force ('pilu' or 'hasti' means elephant). Mahadandanayaka typically refers to a chief judicial officer or a high-ranking military or judicial official.
Match the following : (a) Mahabaladhi 1. Commander of the Cav‐ Krita alry (b) Mahashvapati 2. Commander in Chief (c) Mahapilupati 3. Chief Justice (d) Mahadanda 4. Commander of the ele‐ Nayak phant force
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Gupta Administration: Central, Provincial, and Local Systems)
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