🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 1996Gupta Period

In the context of Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of other three?

aKula
bVamsa
cKosa
dGotra
✓ Correct answer: c) Kosa
ExplanationKula, Vamsa, and Gotra were terms associated with the social and family structure of ancient Indian society, particularly in relation to lineage and ancestry.In contrast, Kosa referred to the treasury and was a key element in state administration.Mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Kosa was one of the seven components of Kautilya's Saptanga policy, which included Swamin (Ruler), Amatya (Ministers), Janapada (Territory), Durg (Forts), Kosa (Treasury), Bala (Army), and Mitra (Friend or Ally).2. HARAPPAN CIVILIZATION (INDUS VALLEY) 11

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