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Q: Who among the following rulers is called the ‘Napolean of India’?
  • A. Bindusara
  • B. Chandragupta I
  • C. Ashoka
  • D. Samudragupta
Correct Answer: Option D - "Samudragupta" is called as the 'Napolean of India' because of his great conquests. Historian VA Smith called him so. He has also been described as the hero of hundred battles in 'Prayag Prashasti' inscription. Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the second ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was also a good poet and musician.
D. "Samudragupta" is called as the 'Napolean of India' because of his great conquests. Historian VA Smith called him so. He has also been described as the hero of hundred battles in 'Prayag Prashasti' inscription. Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the second ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was also a good poet and musician.

Explanations:

"Samudragupta" is called as the 'Napolean of India' because of his great conquests. Historian VA Smith called him so. He has also been described as the hero of hundred battles in 'Prayag Prashasti' inscription. Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the second ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was also a good poet and musician.