Who is the Indian known as "Napoleon of India"?

A)
Shajahan
B)
Jahangir
C)
Akbar
D)
Samudragupta

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Samudragupta



Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. Historian A V Smith called him so because of his great military conquests known from the 'Prayag Prashati' written by his courtier and poet Harisena, who also describes him as the hero of a hundred battles.

Published On : May 29, 2021
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