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History GK · Q133

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 133

Q133

Who is known as the Napoleon of India?

A.
Srigupta
B.
Chandragupta
C.
Samudragupta
Answer
D.
Devicharangupta

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
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.