Q. With reference to the polity and administration introduced by the Central Asian rulers, consider the following pairs:
System/PracticeAssociated Group
1. ‘King of Kings’ TitleKushans
2. Satrap SystemIndo-Greeks
3. Military Governorship (Strategos)Sakas
4. Hereditary Dual Rule (Father and Son ruling jointly)Kushans
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] Only three pairs

[D] All four pairs

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Pair 1: Correct. The Kushans adopted the pompous title of king of kings.
  • Pair 2: Incorrect. The satrap system of government was introduced by the Kushans and Sakas (the empire was divided into numerous satrapies under a satrap).
  • Pair 3: Incorrect. The practice of military governorship (governors called strategos) was introduced by the Greeks.
  • Pair 4: Correct. Curious practices such as hereditary dual rule (two kings ruling simultaneously, like father and son) were introduced by these foreign rulers, suggesting less centralization.
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