Which among the following is considered to be the official law book of the Guptas?

AManusmriti

BParashara Smriti

CYajnavalkya Smriti ✓ Correct

DVyasa Smriti

Correct answer: (C) Yajnavalkya Smriti

Explanation

The Yajnavalkya Smriti is regarded as the official law book of the Gupta period.

The Manusmriti is the older and more general Dharmashastra but not the Guptas' official code.

The Parashara Smriti was considered suited to the Kali age but was not the Gupta state code.

The Vyasa Smriti is a minor Dharmashastra without this official status.

The Yajnavalkya Smriti is noted for its concise and systematic treatment of law.

The famous legal commentary Mitakshara is based on the Yajnavalkya Smriti.

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